A member asked:

Have taken prozac for 3 mnths & now doctor sitched over to lexapro (escitalopram) 10mg.how fast will i feel difference on lexapro (escitalopram) since i have beenon ssri for3 mth?

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hard to say: Prozac will be in your body for at least 3 months, that's how long it takes to leave once you stop it. You may begin to notice the effects of Lexapro (escitalopram) within 1-2 weeks.

Answered 4/6/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I hope that your: transition is seamless. It can take 2 to 6 weeks to get a full response.

Answered 11/28/2017

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