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A member asked:

I've been on lexapro (escitalopram) for seven years at 10 mg recently increased to 15 how long will it take to work?

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Hard to say: Could take up to 3 weeks. Remember though that the changes will be subtle at best. Keep in regular contact with your prescribing doctor and discuss your symptoms.

Answered 1/13/2013

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