It is important to continue taking your medication as directed by
For anxiety, an initial reduction in anxiety symptoms can usually be seen in the first two to four weeks
Doctors usually start at the lower dosage and may increase it in
It works by balancing serotonin levels in
Adults In adults, common side effects of Lexapro include: nausea diarrhea trouble sleeping ( insomnia) sleepiness Two Weeks Into Escitalopram Hello! Today marks two weeks of taking Escitalopram
However, it may take at least 2 to 4 weeks before Lexapro starts improving your mood or easing anxiety symptoms
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After at least one week, your dose may be increased to 20 mg once daily
In one trial, 9% reported insomnia on Lexapro, compared to 4% on placebo
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I feel I can get up and do things
Zoloft is approved to treat OCD in people 6 years and Others may notice the medication kicking in within 1 to 3 weeks of treatment initiation
≥12 years: 10 mg PO qDay; may increase dose after at least 3 weeks; not to exceed 20 mg/day
Escitalopram is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder
Even though it takes Lexapro only a few hours to increase serotonin levels within the brain, it may take several weeks to start working
The efficacy of Lexapro in the treatment of GAD beyond 8 weeks has not been systematically studied
Lexapro can also potentially cause Some doctors think it’s OK to drink moderately if you take an SSRI like Lexapro
Initially 10mg once daily; may increase to max 20mg once daily at an interval of no less than 2 weeks
Generic escitalopram is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower
Anxiety is almost non-existent
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