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A member asked:

After 3 weeks i cut 10mg lexapro (escitalopram) in half and orgasms returned. okay to alternate btw 5 & 10mg daily now to keep them & balance with mood?

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Dr. Madan Uprety answered

Sure.: Many of my patients are using this strategy successfully.

Answered 11/3/2015

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