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Pcp tells me lexapro (escitalopram) is a very "clean drug". i think i understand what that means, but anyone care to elaborate?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Well tolerated: I suppose it means that it's well tolerated without major side effects. It is one of the antidepressants I use most often, perhaps for that reason.

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Answered 12/2/2022

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lexapro (escitalopram): In some, it is more tolerated and has fewer side effects, compared to other ssris.

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Answered 9/29/2016

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