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Is 10mg of lexapro (escitalopram) the best lowest start dose or is it better to start with 5mg to experience less side effects?
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SIDE EFFECTS: You could start with 5 mg but 10 is recommended. Don't look up all the side effects - you most probably wont get the most terrible ones, and the mild ones aren't much. If you do find a new development ask your dr about it. You may have to increase dosage until you feel better. Be a bit more trusting.
Answered 4/16/2016
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