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How Long Does Lexapro Take To Be Effective?

i am changing from zoloft to lexpro. about how long will it take the lexpro to take affect ? was taking 400 mgs of zoloft , dr, reccomends 40 ms of lexpro. i am taking 30 mg of lexpro hope i am doing this right. i see most lexpro advised to take is 20mg as max ?
Fri, 2 Jun 2017
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, the pharmaceutical action of both molecules would be same, it is highly recommended that follow the order given or the dose suggested by doctor and you are not suppose to change it, hope this information helps.
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How Long Does Lexapro Take To Be Effective?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, the pharmaceutical action of both molecules would be same, it is highly recommended that follow the order given or the dose suggested by doctor and you are not suppose to change it, hope this information helps.