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Second day of lexapro (escitalopram) 5mg, i feel like i'm going crazy, scared of everything, can't sleep, weird thoughts when i try. is this normal? i'm terrified.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lexapro (escitalopram): That is a low dose. You need to contact your prescribing doctor to reassess.

Dr Fried agreed

Answered 4/14/2015

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