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On .25mg 4x/day of xanax (alprazolam) & 20mg 1x/day of lexapro. now have erectile dysfunction. was advised to stop lexapro. took it 3x total.how long till normal?

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Dr. David Sneid answered

It depends: Upon whether Lexapro (escitalopram) was the problem or just anxiety or other medication, medical or psychological abnormalities. At your age, it shouldn't take long to return to normal. Just relax, be patient and don't obsess. That will only make things worse.

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Answered 2/23/2023

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A member asked:

On .25mg 4x/day of xanax (alprazolam) & 20mg 1x/day of lexapro. now have erectile dysfunction. was advised to stop lexapro. took it 3x total.how long till normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Sneid answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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