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Can lexapro make you feel kind of lightheaded and brain foggy when you first start?
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Absolutely: These medications alter chemicals found in the brain and used in transportation of information about the brain. With new levels of the neurotransmitters, the symptoms you describe can certainly take place. Just be careful not to be driving or using dangerous machinery if you are "feeling foggy"....
Answered 12/1/2020
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Yes: These symptoms are fairly common, but should diminish and/or disappear entirely after a length of time taking the medication (days to weeks).
Answered 12/1/2020
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