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I was prescribed lexapro (escitalopram) for anxiety after a week had weird side effects could the motrin i've been taking daily been the cause. ?
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Not necessarily: Side effects often occur in the 1-2 week timeframe.
Answered 3/23/2016
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Lexapro (escitalopram): That depends on the type of side effects and whether they worsened after morton is started, however, headaches are common during first week or two after starting lexapro, (escitalopram) and ease up with time.
Answered 3/26/2013
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