The usual starting dose of Lexapro (generic Escitalopram) is 10 mg once daily in the morning or the evening. The dose may be increased 20 mg once daily after 1 week. Performance can not be seen until the processing has been given for a maximum of four weeks. A daily dose of 20 mg may be more effective than 10 mg per day for the processing of the depression. The escitalopram may be taken with or without food.
It is important to continue to take this medicine even if you feel comfortable. Do not stop to take this medicine without consulting your doctor. Certain conditions may become worse if drug is stopped suddenly. Your dose may be reduced gradually.
This medicine may provoke withdrawal reactions, especially when it has been used regularly for a long time or in large doses. occur in such cases, the withdrawal symptoms, (such as nervousness, the evils of the head, stunning, swarm, complaints of sleep, confusion), if you suddenly stop taking this medicine. To avoid the reactions of the withdrawal, your doctor may reduce the dose gradually. Consult your doctor or pharmacist to point for more details and to all the immediate withdrawal reaction.
