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Will taking lexapro lower dopamine levels a lot? i am already on geodon (ziprasidone) and worried about parkinsonism symptoms when reducing dopamine even more.

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Dr. Felix Brizuela answered

Specializes in Neurology

No: Lexapro (escitalopram) does not lower dopamine levels in the brain. In fact, it may enhance it a little bit, although not enough to where you notice any significant dopamine effects.

Answered 6/22/2016

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