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Is it possible to die from taking 10mg of lexapro (escitalopram) everyday? scared to start taking it.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Safe: No. That is not going to happen by taking this extremely safe anti-depressant.

Answered 6/10/2014

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