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Dr. wants me to take lexapro (escitalopram) for my anxiety. is this common?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lexapro (escitalopram): Very common to use ssri's such as Lexapro (escitalopram) to treat anxiety.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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