Mental health · FAQ
What dose is prescribed for Anxiety & depression?
Short answer
This Anxiety & depression option lists sertraline 50 mg or escitalopram 10 mg, usually taken as one tablet daily. These are separate medication choices, not instructions to take both. Follow your prescribing physician’s directions and your pharmacy label. Your physician decides which medication and dose fit your needs.
This Anxiety & depression option lists sertraline 50 mg or escitalopram 10 mg. The typical directions are to take one tablet daily. These are two separate medication choices. Do not take both unless your prescribing physician has specifically told you to do so.
A licensed physician in your state reviews your health history and decides if treatment is appropriate. The physician may choose a different starting dose or adjust your dose over time. Follow your prescription label and your physician’s instructions, rather than treating the strengths on this page as a personal dosing plan.
Do not raise your dose, take extra tablets, or change your schedule on your own. A higher dose can raise the risk of side effects and may not help you feel better sooner. Results vary. If the label differs from what you expected, ask the pharmacy or prescribing physician before taking the medication. Share any liver problems, past episodes of mania, pregnancy, and other medicines during your visit.
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