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Im taking lexapro (escitalopram) 20mg for depression, i've noticed it makes me very tierd & mellow any suggestions on other meds i can take with out that side affect?
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Lexapro (escitalopram) dose: Your response may depend on the dose being used. If your depression symptoms are well-controlled, you might talk with your doctor about decreasing the Lexapro (escitalopram) dose a bit. This way, you might maintain the good effects of Lexapro (escitalopram) for you, but lose the "tired" aspect. Please remember that drinking alcohol with Lexapro (escitalopram) will increase likelihood of "tired ; mellow" (or sedating, drowsy) responses.
Answered 6/27/2014
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