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Lexapro (escitalopram) 10mg 4 wks. still waking up feeling slight shaky. wears off by midmorning. dr. said it should eventually wear off. opinions? i am concern.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lexapro (escitalopram): Changing the timing of taking Lexapro (escitalopram) might help. Talk to your doctor first.

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 4/19/2015

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