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Increasing dosage from 5mg to 10mg of lexapro. What to expect?

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audrey30102
audrey30102

[Hi! I've been onlexapro for severe anxiety and panic attack for about 3 months now I started with 2.5 mg bc inwas terrified to take the meds. I dis that for about 3 weeks then upled to 5mg. for the last 5 days I've increased to 7.5mg bc my doctor really wants me to up it to 20 mg eventually but I'm super sensitive to meds so i have to go slow. ]i also have insomnia and have for years. i feel like i creasing the dose is making it worse. has anyone else had this problem and how long did it last? it's the only side effect I've had except my anxiety was a lil worse for a few days. I would appreciate any feedback of side effects. (https://)

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  • Bookinweasel
    Bookinweasel audrey30102

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    Hi Audrey,

    I was extremely resistant to taking any meds, but I trusted my counselor and tried Lexapro. I started out on 10mg- didn't notice any reduction of my anxiety- then stayed on 20mg for 5-6 months. I saw a gradual reduction of my anxiety. The only side effect that I noticed was an increase in my appetite. Everyone is different and has different reactions. Lexapro TENDS to have fewer side effects than others, so I slowly gave in to the idea. I was very cautious before I took any meds for my anxiety. My experience was basically neutral with Lexapro. Not great, but definitely not bad. Hope this helps.

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