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I have stopped taking lexapro (escitalopram) 10 mg 20 days ago to get pregnant but now i'm feeling depressed, anxious, v. nervous and got red spots on my legs, w to d?
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Talk to doc: Consult your doctor and OB to decide if staying on Lexapro (escitalopram) outweighs the risks of using it for you and your pregnancy.
Answered 6/27/2014
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Lexapro/Pregnant: Your ob/gyn. Can coordinate your tx with your psychiatrist or pcp to monitor your meds. Throughout your pregnancy.
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