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Last year i started on lexapro 10mg for anxiety but got off within 7-8 months. i recently got anxiety again so went back on, will it still work?

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

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Yes: Should work but let your prescriber know you restarted it so they can check your kidney function (up to date labs) to see that you are safe to take it.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 2/3/2018

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A member asked:

Last year i started on lexapro 10mg for anxiety but got off within 7-8 months. i recently got anxiety again so went back on, will it still work?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Lange answered

Dr Zimon agreed

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