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Can Increased Dosage Of Escitalopram Help In Reducing Anxiety?

Hi Dr I have been on 12.5 mg of escitolapram was feeling great. Than I had a bunch of stress and responsibility at work which made me feel stress. I decided to increase my dose to 15 mg is that ok and will I feel symptoms from upping the dose. my anxiety seems to be stuck with me, can t relax thank you !
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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Escitalopram tab is an antianxiety and antidepressant drug. It is quite effective drug. Mximum dose prescribed is 20mg a day we advise 10mg twice a day. If i have to treat such a patient i will advise him depend upon natural ways to relaxation..Morning walk some game. I will advise we are born to work , wor with a smile, we are blessed with some work to serve.Say i am a doctor imust serve Escitalopram is a safe drug,.
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Can Increased Dosage Of Escitalopram Help In Reducing Anxiety?

Escitalopram tab is an antianxiety and antidepressant drug. It is quite effective drug. Mximum dose prescribed is 20mg a day we advise 10mg twice a day. If i have to treat such a patient i will advise him depend upon natural ways to relaxation..Morning walk some game. I will advise we are born to work , wor with a smile, we are blessed with some work to serve.Say i am a doctor imust serve Escitalopram is a safe drug,.