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A member asked:

On 10mg lexapro (escitalopram) daily for gad. my neurologist said i could take two pills (10mg each) on days sure to be stressful. does that make sense?

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No: Antidepressants do not work on an as needed basis. You should discuss the option of a 20 mg daily dose with your neurologist..

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/10/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lexapro (escitalopram): I agree since it is a low dose, as long as u can tolerate the increase.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/5/2013

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