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How long does it take for laxapro to completely leave the body?

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

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Depends: The elimination half life of Lexapro (escitalopram) is 30 hours, so it takes 30 hours for half of a 10mg dose to leave your body. Depending on what dose you're on and how much is in your system, it could take quite a few days or weeks for it to completely leave your system.

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