The typical dosage of Lexapro for this use is 10 mg to 20 mg once per day. Older adult dosage (ages 65 years and older) If you’re an older adult, your liver may not work as well as it used to.

Background Escitalopram is licensed for use at doses up to 20 mg but is used clinically at higher doses. There is limited published data at higher doses and none in the treatment of Major ...