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Do Higher Doses Of Lexapro Keep The Neurons Healthier?

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Posted on Wed, 4 Jun 2014
Question: My wife, XXXX takes 10 mgs of lexapro every morning. She has the first stages of memory loss (same question within five minutes). She is 91. What do you think of the news that much higher doses of lexapro may help keep the neurons healthier?XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Guru (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
no clinically proven research evidence

Detailed Answer:

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There is no clinically proven research evidence proving this kind of use, that much higher doses of lexapro may help keep the neurons healthier) with this drug. Please, do not go by various public media news, but only go by your treating doctor's suggestion.

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Do Higher Doses Of Lexapro Keep The Neurons Healthier?

Brief Answer: no clinically proven research evidence Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic! There is no clinically proven research evidence proving this kind of use, that much higher doses of lexapro may help keep the neurons healthier) with this drug. Please, do not go by various public media news, but only go by your treating doctor's suggestion. Hope I have answered your query. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention: Dr Vasanth. Url link is as follows: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vasanth/66057 Wish you good health!