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Just took my first dose of lexapro (escitalopram) switching from 150 mg of zoloft to 20 mg of lexapro (escitalopram). so worried it will make me dizzy? will it

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Dr. Syed H. Sajid answered

Specializes in General Adult Psychiatry; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ( 1 yr. Fellowship), sees all types of patients for Medication Management from ages 6-99yo

Possible: Dizziness is one of the common side effects of lexapro (escitalopram). Dizziness is mentioned as a common side effect of a lot of psychiatric and non- psychiatric medications. Fatigue and somnolence is experienced by a lot of patients, who are on lexapro (escitalopram). Thanks.

Answered 10/31/2013

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