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Been off lexapro (escitalopram) since late july and ever since have felt full/bloated all of the time. if the withdrawal is causing this would going back on help?
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Unlikely: Since you discontinued the medication in July it is unlikely to be the cause of your symptoms. Keep a diary of your symptoms including foods or drinks consumed, this will help your doctor find a cause
Answered 11/18/2014
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Not likely: withdrawlal symptoms are ususally fone within a week . See your doctor for an evaluation.
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