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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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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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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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