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I took lexapro (escitalopram) for 6 years and then went to celexa for two weeks. i am now back on lexapro (escitalopram). can i be having side effects while restarting lexapro (escitalopram)?
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Lexapro (escitalopram): no, I would not think you would have side effects although anything is possible
Answered 1/5/2016
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