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Anxiety and hot flashes in waves, dizziness and faiuge when i stand up, headache, blurry vision, haven't slept much, started lexapro (escitalopram) 2 days ago.

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GIVE IT TIME: If your symptoms are all due to anxiety then Lexapro (escitalopram) is a good medication but it often takes 1-3 weeks before it kicks in.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 4/16/2015

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