Reasons included poor response and side effects from other SSRIs. Specifically, escitalopram was considered ... and a low onset of anxiety if using a 5-mg starting dose. Although studies in ...

As a result, she was started at 5 mg of escitalopram in addition to her sertraline 200 mg with full remission. She was weaned to 25 mg of escitalopram and terminated sertraline over 2 months.

Lexapro is prescribed in three dosages: 5, 10 and 20 mg. All dosages ... including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress ...