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Start: 10 mg PO qd, may incr
Maximum dose: 450 mg per day: MDD: Starting dose of 10 mg once daily
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(With addiction, a drug is taken even if it’s causing Lexapro is a brand-name version of the generic drug escitalopram
Some people report improvement as early as two weeks or so but in general it takes more like three to four weeks and six to eight weeks to achieve the full benefits
Zoloft is also FDA approved to treat OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), panic disorder, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), social phobia, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PDD)
The recommended dose of Lexapro is 10 mg once daily
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
Lexapro dosage typically starts at 10 milligrams per day and can be increased up to 20 milligrams per day, says Peter Zafirides, M
Serotonin is involved in feeling happier, calmer, and more focused
Avoid or Use Alternate Drug
Escitalopram (marketed as Lexapro) is included in the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Drowsiness
Missing or skipping a dose or two of your antidepressant: It's estimated that up to 70% of people who take antidepressants skip doses here and there