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Can lexapro (escitalopram) 10mg after 10 weeks leave you feeling aggressive and irritable.this has happened in the last 10 days.thanks?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Not really.: If the you had taken the same dose of Lexapro (escitalopram) for the last 10 weeks , it is highly unlikely to experience this side-effects. Chances are that the dose is inadequate to control your depression and anxiety. Discuss this with your psychiatrist.

Answered 11/2/2015

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