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Dose of escitalopram raised from 10 to 20 mg. 3 weeks ago. is it normal to be nauseous every time i wake up from being asleep?
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No.: Commonly SSRI induced nausea lasts less than 2 weeks. Talk to your doctor about a temporary reduction in dosage or, in rare cases, testing to see if you can tolerate that amount,, a genetic test called Cytochrome P450 2C19 genotype. If you are taking other medications. As well, the combination could be a possible cause of your persistent nausea. Again, check with your doctor first .
Answered 4/30/2016
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