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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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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.
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