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What is a similiar but slightly stronger med than lexapro (escitalopram)?

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No answer: Comparing meds is not easy, it depends from many factors including dose, individual respponse , age, etc.

Dr Refai agreed

Answered 3/18/2017

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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Lexapro (escitalopram): It's cousin, the SSRI Celexa (citalopram).

Answered 3/31/2015

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