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How long before lexapro is out of system.? took 5.2 of 10 mg for 8 days.
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Lexapro: The half life of lexapro is approximately 30 hours so that 2.6 mgs are in your system then, and 1.3 mgs in your system after another 30 hours,etc. Traces will be in your system for a few more days. Your pharmacist can answer this question better.
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