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Have been off and in lexapro (escitalopram) this year. we are now trying prozac. 6th day and i feel very panicky wondering when it should start 2help with the panic ?
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Prozac/ Lexapro (escitalopram): It isn't uncommon to have increased anxiety when you first start a particular selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. In most cases, these symptoms decrease and these medications help to treat various anxiety disorders. Take care.
Answered 10/24/2014
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