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Does lexapro (escitalopram) increase compulsivity? i know all ssris can but isn't lexapro (escitalopram) the mildest in this sense?
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No: Lexapro (escitalopram) and its other ssri cousins decrease (not increase) compulsive thoughts and ocd. Technically they are "antidepressants" but they also have specific anti-anxiety effects that are very useful for people.
Answered 9/28/2016
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