Lexapro question

Mental health
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Hi all,

I started 5mg Lexapro 12 days ago for anxiety.  I had a severe increase in anxiety and depression for the first several days after starting the Lexapro.  My doctor is now recommending I increase my doseage to 10mg but I am very worried about another increase in anxiety as I have to return to work tomorrow.  Would i have less risk of more side effects if I increase to 7.5mg for a few days before going all the way up to 10?  Or will any increase bring them on?  When I was on it in the past, I don’t remember side effects when I increased but I also don’t remember the start up side effects being so severe either!  Thanks!

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Follow what your doctor tells you to do. These medications can take about 12 weeks to work. Best wishes to you!

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Hi Robin. I imagine you could increase it up gradually ,if it felt better for you..but I do think you need the 10mg for Anxiety..give it  more time to work..too as 12 days might not be long enough..I personally cant take SSRIs as they leave me super anxious...but we are all different..xxx