Big Problem. Dose be adjusted further?

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.