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Upping escitalopram from 15mg to 20mg

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jordan81586
jordan81586

Hi everyone! Ive got breakthrough anxiety and its causing me to suffer- its worse in the morning and its so bad im losing weight because Im struggling to eat. My doc upped my dosage from 15mg to 20mg a week ago but no change. im having to take 2.5mg of diazepam once or twice a day to just be able to function. I've been on escitalopram for 9 years- has the meds just stopped working perhaps? thanks for any advice

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 jordan81586

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    Yes, those medications can stop being effective especially if they’re taken for a long time. keep in contact with your doctor so that he or she can make any adjustments that are needed. Sorry you are going through this I know how it feels!

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