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If escitalopram at low dose of just 5 mg causes me headaches from time to time. then will all drugs in ssri class cause me headaches? or it may be wise to switch to fluoxetine. i am also not able to get any erection while taking escitalopram?

Q: if escitalopram at low dose of just 5 mg causes me headaches from time to time. then will all drugs in ssri class cause me headaches? or it may be wise to switch to fluoxetine. i am also not able to get any erection while taking escitalopram?

: Yes, you can change to a different SSRI as a trial, not all SSRIs have the same adverse effects.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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Yes, you can change to a different SSRI as a trial, not all SSRIs have the same adverse effects.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 4/15/2021

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A member asked:

If escitalopram at low dose of just 5 mg causes me headaches from time to time. then will all drugs in ssri class cause me headaches? or it may be wise to switch to fluoxetine. i am also not able to get any erection while taking escitalopram?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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