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Switching from zoloft to lexapro (escitalopram). worried lexapro (escitalopram) will make me dizzy? how common is dizziness so worried.

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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Not any more common: Dizziness is not any more common an effect than it is for zoloft. If you didn't have the effectin zoloft it is likely that it will not occur on lexapro (escitalopram).

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/14/2016

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