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Today is day 14 on escitalopram 10 mg. i had a lot of side effects the first week but now i haven't had any anxiety. can it already be working?

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Dr. Patricia Foster answered

Yes: It's working. Be sure to keep all follow-up appointments with treating doctor and therapist if you have one. Pretty amazing when it works, right?

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Answered 5/1/2016

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A member asked:

Today is day 14 on escitalopram 10 mg. i had a lot of side effects the first week but now i haven't had any anxiety. can it already be working?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patricia Foster answered

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

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