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I have a fear of vomiting. i am in therapy. i have just started lexapro 5mg. i have taken 3 doses so its been 3 days with the new medicine. would vomiting have occurred by now? i need to go to work but worried as vomit is potential side effect
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Probably: This could occur in 1 to 10%. Please try to stop focusing on this so intensely and instead focusing on getting to a therapeutic dose of medication and getting healthier.
Answered 6/1/2020
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