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Generic Drug

Escitalopram

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Constipation
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Decreased appetite
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Sleepiness
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Heartburn
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How long before Lexapro is out of system.? Took 5.2 of 10 mg for 8 days.

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My dr increased my lexapro from 10 to 20 mg. Now feeling shaky . Is normal from the increase?

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How long after starting Lexapro should I wait to begin working out so that I am adjusted to the medication?

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I am out of Lexapro refills and experiencing symptoms from it. Are you able to refill them for me with a consultation?

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I have been out of my medication lexapro for some days and I normally take it at around 8pm. I have it now, can I take it now or wait? Thank you?

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Can I stop taking lexapro after 1 day of taking 10 mg? I started yesterday but I don't want to continue should I slowly stop or can I completely stop?

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I DECREASED MY LEXAPRO DOSE FROM 10MG TO 5MG ON 3/19 ... THE 10MG WAS JUST TOO MUCH FOR ME. I'M WONDERING IF I NEED TO GIVE THE NEW 5MG DOSAGE 6-8 WEEKS TO FULLY WORK JUST LIKE YOU HAVE TO DO WITH AN INCREASE?

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Will Lexapro (escitalopram) help me?

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Is 30mg of Lexapro (escitalopram) too much?

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Is 30 mg of Lexapro (escitalopram) a very large dose?

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Are there other option for escitalopram than Lexapro ?

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Is it okay to take Lexapro (escitalopram) twice a day?

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Please describe the medication: lexapro (escitalopram)?

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What is an alternative to Lexapro (escitalopram) 50 mg?

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