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I was feeliwng good on escitalopram for awhile i take 10mg. been 5 weeks. now feels like anxiety is coming back like before the meds.why is that?
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Many possibilities: Usually five weeks would be the time that this medication would beginning to take effect. All factors need to be taken into account. Talk to your doctor. Medication adjustment and/or therapy may be indicated at this point.
Answered 7/20/2015
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