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Started taking escitalopram, and noticing bruises on upper thighs. not sure if it started before? from meds? or something else?

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Possibly from meds.: Bruising can be a side effect of escitalopram but it is fairly rare.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/17/2013

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