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I'm extremely nervous to start taking lexapro (escitalopram).. everyone keeps yelling at me to take it because i'm going insane. everything little thing scares me.
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Lexapro (escitalopram): Also called escitalopram, it is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, used for treatment of depression, anxiety disorders. It is the isomer of citalopram (celexa), originally introduced as a refined form of Celexa with fewer adverse effects. Daily doses range from 10 mg. To 40 mg. , average 20mg. Main side-effects involve headaches & upset stomach temporarily. Start with lowest dose 5mg.
Answered 4/13/2015
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