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I was on 20mg lexapro (escitalopram) for the last 3 months. i reduced last week to 15mg.i felt really well.today i took my blood pressure and it is high,cud lex caus?

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Unlikely: Lexapro (escitalopram) is not considered a cause of high blood pressure. Perhaps lowering the dose may have caused increased depression/anxiety leading to higher blood pressure, but I doubt it. You should monitor your blood pressure with your PCP if it remains high.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/19/2015

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