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I have been taking 20 mg of lexapro (escitalopram) and after i take it i feel very anxious but my dr says it is suppossed to help with anxiety. i also take 1 mg of k?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Have you just: started the Lexapro (escitalopram)? It can cause increased anxiety initially in some people - until you get used to it. There are some people who just don't adjust to it. What do you mean by K?

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/4/2014

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