Is it normal after lowering your dose of lexapro (escitalopram) from 10 to 5 mg to have more anxiety while your body adjusts to the new dose? having waves of anxiety

Lowering dose: of Lexapro (escitalopram), (escitalopram) which is an antidepressant that also is used to treat anxiety, could cause your anxiety to worsen since you're treating your anxiety less now. Did you lower the Lexapro (escitalopram) because of side effects? If so, maybe you need another medicine. Do you have a psychologist. if not, there are psychologists on HealthTap who would be happy to talk to you. Be well.