5 weeks on lexapro 10mg and I still don't feel good should I uo my dose or wait a bit longer?

Everyone is different I guess . I'm just hitting 5 weeks on 10mg and feel good . The first week was dodgy so I took 5mg diazepam a day with it .
Stopped the diazepam and wasn't to bad , headaches until about 4 weeks in . Very careful with my diet , no caffeine , alcohol etc . Lots of peppermint and camomile tea and heaps of water !! Have been seeing a therapist weekly and feel like smiling again !!

I am positive that after 5 weeks of treatment you should at least be starting to feel a little bit better. At this point, I would consult your physician regarding the lowest possible increase. It is also, unfortunately, possible that Lexapro is not the anti-depressant for you. You may need a dosage increase or it could so happen that you need another medication added to this one or an entirely different medication altogether. Sometimes it takes a little longer than we would like or even a couple of tries to find what works best for each individual. (I've been battling the depression/anxiety/bipolar business for over 20 years... and I am only 33.) Do not give up! You WILL feel better and there ARE brighter days ahead! I wish you the best!

But that isn't the lowest possible dose if you want help. You will need to increase it to have it work.

After 5 weeks you have a good handle on this dosage, if he authorized it then go ahead, be advised the increase may give the impression it's making this worse, this is normal, sick with it and it will smooth out. Keep in touch if you like.