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Is adderall or lexapro (escitalopram) more likely to give you shortness of breath?
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Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine): Lexapro (escitalopram) no, Adderall as a stimulant can exacerbate anxiety and increase restlessness or shortness of breath from a panic attack.
Answered 5/8/2016
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Thanks for asking!: Shortness of breath generally is not side effect of addedral or lexapro anxiety disorder can cause shortness of breath.
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