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My doctor has changed mt meds from 15mg mirtazapine to lexapro (escitalopram) 20mg .i also taking seroquel xr 400mg, what difference will the new meds make for me?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lexapro (escitalopram): Your doctor changed your antidepressant, probably to control your depression better & to see less sedation. Hope u r doing well.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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