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I'm taking lexapro (escitalopram) 10mg and trazadone 50mg and i notice that my appetite has decreased..is there something else i can take that will not effect my eat?
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Maybe: All SSRIs (Lexapro) can affect your appetite most increase the appetite and cause weight gain some have the opposite effect. Each person reacts differently to the meds. The only way to know for sure is to have your doctor wean one medication and start another and see how you do.
Answered 8/20/2017
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