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Is It Safe To Take Escitalopram For Depression?
I was prescribed 5mg Escitalopram for my depression and I am scared to take it because of the horror stories I have heard and I am scared I am going to have an allergic reaction. I am also a hypochondriac, & have never took any antidepressants before. Should I be scared?
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
Hello,
Millions of people take Escitalopram to ease their depression. If you are depressed it is one of the safest medications you can take and that is a very low starting dose. I doubt you would have any side effects at all taking that dose.
Regards
Millions of people take Escitalopram to ease their depression. If you are depressed it is one of the safest medications you can take and that is a very low starting dose. I doubt you would have any side effects at all taking that dose.
Regards
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