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Has their been problems with generic lexapro (escitalopram)?

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?what problems: Do you mean with supply, side effects, effectiveness or anything else? Not aware of any unusual problems with escitalopram (Lexapro generic). It's a good medication, widely used mostly for depression and anxiety. Please be more specific and resubmit so we can better respond.

Dr Altman and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 4/23/2016

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Would the new generic Lexapro (escitalopram) have the same results as the name brand if I have not taken Lexapro (escitalopram) in like 5 years?

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Lexapro vs generic (escitalopram)... Ive read online many people having bad reactions to the generic but not to name brand Lexapro? Is this common?

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Ok so is there any difference in the generic version of Lexapro (escitalopram) form different suppliers? Milan or teva?

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Has there been a lot of negative reports from patients switching from brand name Lexapro (escitalopram) to the new generic form?

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