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A member asked:
I am 62 been on 20mg of prozac for 8 mos. makes me nausea most of the day.tried celexea. that was worse how about lexapro (escitalopram)?
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Thoughts.: Lexapro (escitalopram) is about the gentlest of all of the ssri's (although there is no guarantee). I think it is probably worth a try. If you still have nausea - you can take with food. If you still have nausea, would suggest regular use of probiotics (i have yet to have a patient that it didn't work for). Good luck.
Answered 5/12/2016
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