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My doctor prescribed me 10mg of the generic of lexapro. what can i expect from the side effects of this medication. i don't like to take medications but i have alot of anxiety. tried to get over it myself, but seems to not work. thank you?

Q: my doctor prescribed me 10mg of the generic of lexapro. what can i expect from the side effects of this medication. i don't like to take medications but i have alot of anxiety. tried to get over it myself, but seems to not work. thank you?

: Everyone is different. I would go to Drugs.com and read about and all other meds you take,

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Everyone is different. I would go to Drugs.com and read about and all other meds you take,

Answered 3/8/2023

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A member asked:

My doctor prescribed me 10mg of the generic of lexapro. what can i expect from the side effects of this medication. i don't like to take medications but i have alot of anxiety. tried to get over it myself, but seems to not work. thank you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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