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I have been on lexapro 5mg for five weeks and will be increasing my dose to 7.5 because my anxiety is still sticking around. should i feel the same on-boarding side effects i did when i started the 5mg? or has my body adjusted to this foreign chemica?

Q: i have been on lexapro 5mg for five weeks and will be increasing my dose to 7.5 because my anxiety is still sticking around. should i feel the same on-boarding side effects i did when i started the 5mg? or has my body adjusted to this foreign chemica?

: In general, effect as well as side effect are stronger with a higher dose.

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In general, effect as well as side effect are stronger with a higher dose.

Answered 1/15/2023

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A member asked:

I have been on lexapro 5mg for five weeks and will be increasing my dose to 7.5 because my anxiety is still sticking around. should i feel the same on-boarding side effects i did when i started the 5mg? or has my body adjusted to this foreign chemica?

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