Dosing

The recommended dosage of Lexapro is 10-40 mg a day, averaging between 10 and 20. Dosage never exceeds 40, and is never less than 10*. Exceptions include the elderly, who should only take up to 10 mg a day, and pregnant women in their third trimester should not use Lexapro at all.^[12] As both Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Depression are both considered chronic conditions, treatment is recommended for several months. However, the efficacy of Lexapro over long periods of time has not been studied, therefore consistent re-evaluation of the treatment is recommended for longer periods of treatment