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Suffering from severe depression, hopeless, lonely, confined, unable to work or get out of bed. if i start generic lexapro (escitalopram) how long before improvement?
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3-4 weeks: Some people see some response sooner, but generally 3-4 weeks some response should be seen. Combining it with psychotherapy and exercise will give a head start and is likely to be more effective than doing meds or therapy alone.
Answered 11/2/2015
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If it is right drug: 2-3weeks to start to work if its the right drug & dose.
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