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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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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?
Answered 5/1/2016
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