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A member asked:
After i stop taking lexapro, (escitalopram) how long will it take before the sexual side effects go away?
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3-4 weeks: It usually takes a few weeks for the side effect to completely disappear.
Answered 3/23/2017
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Almost immedicately: The side effect is dose related and improves as soon as the blood levels drop which could be the next day. Of course over time if the depession returns your libido could plummit.
Answered 5/8/2016
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Sexual side effect?: U. Don't need to stop Lexapro (escitalopram) to reduce sexual side effect. ?f u know when u will have sex u can stop the medication one day before that.
Answered 5/7/2016
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