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I am on lexapro (escitalopram) for the last 10 weeks.i feel very depressed and irritable.could lexapro (escitalopram) be the cause.i am always tired.thanks?
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See below: If you have been on Lexapro (escitalopram) for 10 weeks, and you are feeling this bad, then it is not the right medication for you. It is possible that it could also be making you feel worse (can sometimes happen to some people). Ask your doctor to change your antidepressant - there are lots of other options. Also, since you are 57, make sure you don't have any medical problems causing these symptoms.
Answered 5/1/2016
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