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If lexapro (escitalopram) stopped working at 10 mil will increasing dosage be effective?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possibly: yes BUT DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES INCREASE THE DOSE ON YOUR OWN...Ask the prescribing HEALTH PROFESSIONAL if a raise in dosage OR/AND another medication is the next "step"! Hope this helps Dr Z

Dr Kratzberg and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/21/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It may: Please let your doctor know so that you can develop a plan to increase dosage.

Dr Kratzberg agreed

Answered 5/21/2020

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A member asked:

If lexapro (escitalopram) stopped working at 10 mil will increasing dosage be effective?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Kratzberg and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Kratzberg agreed

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