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My daughter (just 18) is on 40mg escitalopram & seroquel (quetiapine) 50mg for ed and depression. she was discharged from hospital 2.5 weeks ago and is not eating.

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Dr. Gloria Lopez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Side effect: Unfortunately, decreased appetite is a side effect of most antidepresants.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 7/2/2014

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