Escitalopram 5 mg for 2 months would generally not be considered a complete “gap” in treatment, though for OCD it may be a lower-than-optimal dose for full symptom control. It is unlikely to significantly affect long-term outcome if symptoms remained reasonably controlled. Escitalopram 10 mg is often a starting therapeutic dose, but OCD sometimes requires higher doses depending on response and tolerability. Dose adjustment should be done only after review with your psychiatrist based on symptom improvement and side effects.

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Taking Escitalopram 5 mg for 2 months is not considered a complete “gap” in treatment, especially since you were still on an SSRI medication during that period. However, for OCD, 5 mg is generally considered a low dose and may be inadequate for full symptom control in many patients. This usually does not negatively affect long-term outcome if symptoms are addressed properly now. Many patients require dose adjustments over time, and increasing to Escitalopram 10 mg is a reasonable next step. OCD often needs higher doses and longer duration compared to anxiety or depression, and improvement may take several weeks after dose escalation. Whether 10 mg is sufficient depends on your current symptom control, side effects, and overall response over the next few weeks. If symptoms remain significant, further dose adjustment under psychiatric supervision may be required. For consultation, u can directly msg on nine nine three one zero four five zero zero eight.

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