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I just started taking lexapro (escitalopram) 5mg tonight. already nervous about it. is it okay to take ativan with lexapro (escitalopram)? feet are sweating and more dizzy &anxious

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Dr. Que Chu answered

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Anxiety & lexapro (escitalopram): You already have sweating and dizziness. Probably it is not good idea to take another drug. On top of that you feel anxious. Maybe a consultation with a psychiatrist asap is a good idea.

Dr Veres and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 4/29/2020

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