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Could too high a dose of lexapro (escitalopram) for g a d cause headaches.thanks?
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Side effect lexapro (escitalopram): One of the side effects of SSRI like Lexapro (escitalopram) is headache, however w/ GAD migraines are also common. Talk to ur MD about evaluation headache or trying another medication
Answered 7/7/2015
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