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A member asked:

Lexapro (escitalopram) makes me have continued hot flash all day long. it feels like i'm hot all the time what can i do? it is making me miserable

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Lower the dosage: It happens when you either start from higher dosage or increase it too fast. Some people though cannot tolerate even lowest dosage of Lexapro (escitalopram). If lowering dosage for 2 weeks does not help, you can ask your Dr. To switch you to another medication.

Answered 10/6/2014

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