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A member asked:

Dr increased my lexapro from 10 to 20mg, is it possible to experience side effects again until my body adjusts to higher dose?

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Dr. Marie Beasley answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Yes: Any time the Lexapro is increased your body has to get used to the new dosage again. Biggest side effects from a dose change are stomach upset (nausea, diarrhea typically), dizziness, headaches. It should improve in 3-5 days. If it doesn't, see your doctor because you just may not tolerate that dose.

Answered 10/12/2016

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