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A member asked:

Starting suboxone has brought back a steady stream of anxiety, i'm worried alot. should upping lexapro (escitalopram) dose help? and will my sex drive get better?

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See your doctor: Any side effects from medications should be addressed by the doctor that is prescribing them.

Answered 6/22/2014

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