I typically start my patients at lexapro 5mg, then increase by 5mg as needed until anxiety symptoms are managed. The next dose from 10mg would
For example, starting treatment at 5mg a day instead of 10mg can lead to better tolerability. Taking Lexapro in the evening may reduce side
Sweating is a common side effect of Lexapro (escitalopram) at any dose, including 10mg. Reducing the dose to 5mg might lessen the sweating, but
For example, starting treatment at 5mg a day instead of 10mg can lead to better tolerability. Taking Lexapro in the evening may reduce side
For example, starting treatment at 5mg a day instead of 10mg can lead to better tolerability. Taking Lexapro in the evening may reduce side
Here's the taper plan I decided on, based on a research paper I found. Hope it helps someone googling for this in the future. Wednesday - 10mg Lexapro - 2.5mg Abilify Thursday - 10mg Lexapro - 2.5mg Abilify Friday - 10mg Lexapro - 2.5mg Abilify Saturday - 10mg Lexapro - 2.5mg Abilify Sunday - 5mg Lexapro - 0mg Abilify Monday - 5mg Lexapro - 0mg Abilify Tuesday - 5mg Lexapro - 0mg Abilify
For example, starting treatment at 5mg a day instead of 10mg can lead to better tolerability. Taking Lexapro in the evening may reduce side
For example, starting treatment at 5mg a day instead of 10mg can lead to better tolerability. Taking Lexapro in the evening may reduce side
For example, starting treatment at 5mg a day instead of 10mg can lead to better tolerability. Taking Lexapro in the evening may reduce side
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I grant that the effect is real, as many women on Lexapro have found, but its administration has to be subtle.