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Is lexapro (escitalopram) harmful to the stomach if i have a stomach ulcer?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Since lexapro (escitalopram) can: Lead to GI upset - would encourage you to take it with food. Please discuss this also with your prescribing physician.

Dr Cattano and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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