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I started using of escitalopram since 5 days and now feel very excited, and i don't feel good in left half of my body, should i stop it?

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Dr. Marc Zimmermann answered

No: Call your prescriber. This may be a symptom of a different disorder. Do not start or stop medications without consulting the doctor who prescribed it for you.

Answered 3/5/2014

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A member asked:

I started using of escitalopram since 5 days and now feel very excited, and i don't feel good in left half of my body, should i stop it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marc Zimmermann answered

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