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My wife used to take lexipro and tapered off. now she is back to the way she was before using it. can she start on it again? she was told by someone, not a doctor, that she could not, so, she hasn't tried anything else. my wife is back to the way she w
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Yes, : Yes, having taken it before, does not preclude use of Lexapro (escitalopram) again. However, recommend that she be under a physicians' care.
Answered 10/3/2016
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She : She may start it again but recommend she start at 1/2 tab for 1-2 weeks and then increase to full tab so as to decrease risk of side effects. She should see her regular provider again and consider cognitive behavioral therapy (counseling).
Answered 3/2/2019
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