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Do Serax And Escitalopram Cause Drowsiness?
Just received prescription from FP on Serax & Escitalopram ( both on titrating dosin over 2weeks & 3 week s respectively Sera 10 mg once a day x1wk; bid x1week; 3x/ day Escitalopram (10mg) 1/2 tab daily x2weeks then one tab daily Are these sedating; no driving; do I need to take time off from work Can my family practice md Prescribe this or do I need to see psych md?
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Both these medications cause sedation. If you are feeling too tired, avoid driving and take time off until your body gets used to the medications. Your primary care provider can prescribe them.
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Dr. Lekshmi
Both these medications cause sedation. If you are feeling too tired, avoid driving and take time off until your body gets used to the medications. Your primary care provider can prescribe them.
Regards
Dr. Lekshmi
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