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Is it safer to father a child when i am on or off lexapro (escitalopram)?

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See below: Your being on Lexapro (escitalopram) will not affect the fetus. And, you should never stop the medication without checking with your provider.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/27/2014

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