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I have been on lexapro for 6 months for post partum anxiety. how long should i plan on staying on lexapro before asking my doctor to lower the dose?
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Ask him/her now: We, therapeutically as MD's, like to use the lowest dose of a medication for the shortest period of time to achieve the desired effect.
Answered 3/16/2017
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