Lexapro 10mg

Forms and dosages

Lexapro is supplied as oval, film-coated tablets with score lines on the 10mg and 20mg strengths. The recommended adult starting dose is 10mg once daily, taken consistently in the morning or evening with or without food. After several weeks the dose may be increased to 20mg if response is inadequate. Older adults and those with hepatic impairment usually start at 5mg with a maximum of 10mg.

Indications

Lexapro is approved for major depressive disorder and generalised anxiety disorder in adults and adolescents 12 years and older (depression) and adults (generalised anxiety). Off-label uses include panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, OCD and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. According to clinical guidelines, escitalopram is considered first-line therapy for depression in adult primary care, particularly for patients without prior antidepressant exposure.