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I am on 15mg lexapro (escitalopram) and i have recently prescribed 50mg of amityripiline. i suffer from g a d. would it be o k to reduce the lexapro (escitalopram) thanks?
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Discuss with your Dr: Amitriptyline 50mg is typical headache/pain dosing, which is lower than typical depression/anxiety dosing. If Lexapro (escitalopram) is not working for you or if you're having side effects, discuss with your doctor.
Answered 4/26/2016
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