A member asked:

Half an hour ago i took 10 mg of lexapro (escitalopram) but i just threw up. should i take another? or is it already in my system?

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Lexapro (escitalopram) missed dose: Max recommended dose for Lexapro (escitalopram) is 20mg/day. Your prescribing professional probably told you it takes 4-6 weeks to get full effect for this medication. Assuming you have been taking this medicine for a period of time this was probably not an adverse reaction. So i would suggest that you can wait till tomorrow and just restart 10mg daily without a problem. If this makes u anxious take 10mg today.

Answered 4/3/2016

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No and why vomiting?: No i would not take another lexapro (escitalopram). The more important question is why are you vomiting? This needs more immediate attention . Please call your primary care physician and get an appointment for a further evaluation. If this is a more chronic problem then call your gastroenterologist. Good luck and well wishes.

Answered 5/16/2016

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Dr. Charles Davant answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Why did you vomit: If you are sure you're not pregnant, Lexapro (escitalopram) on an empty stomach can make you nauseated, or when you start taking it. Missing a dose won't hurt if you take it regularly, taking another lose once you feel better shouldn't hurt either.

Answered 11/29/2014

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