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How many milligrams of celexa would be equivalent to 10mg of lexapro (escitalopram)? i was told 20mg, though many people on online forums and chat-rooms say 10mg..

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

10 : 10 mg of Lexapro (escitalopram) is equivalent to 20 mg of celexa.

Answered 10/3/2016

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10mg : 10mg of Lexapro (escitalopram) is equivalent to 20mg of celexa.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/28/2018

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