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What Is Lexapro Dosage?

someone I know was prescribed Lexapro 20 mg. I been on it for several year s and I think it s great. Well my friend asked me if she took 6 20 mg of Lexapro will it help faster. I told her to take it as prescribed . I am asking you this so that I can copy and paste it in her messages. please help I am very worried . sorry I can not afford
Tue, 26 Aug 2014
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Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern.

Please don't take any meds without the prescription of a registered health practitioner. Lexapro is an anti depressant, starting dose can be 5 or 10 mg.


wishing you best of health

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What Is Lexapro Dosage?

Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern. Please don t take any meds without the prescription of a registered health practitioner. Lexapro is an anti depressant, starting dose can be 5 or 10 mg. wishing you best of health Thanks