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At what maximum rate can lexapro (escitalopram) cause mania/hypomania in bipolar i patients?

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Depends.... : In some, it can be just a few days. Being on a mood stabilizer may offer some "protection" from this risk.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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