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A 22-year-old female asked:

Is 10mg lexapro (escitalopram) enough to help with ocd but small enough dose so you don't gain weight?

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Dr. Marvin Miller
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Need more: Lexapro (escitalopram) is less likely to be associated with weight gain than other ssri meds. However usually higher doses of Lexapro (escitalopram) are needed for optimal ocd benefits.
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