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Is Lexapro safe in the treatment of depression and anxiety?
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I take Lexapro -10mil. and I am also 65 years old .Is this Drug harmful to my Health ? And I have been totally off any of this type of Meds sence Oct of last year ! I was on 20 mil.of Lexapro Esxesfevor -Xr75- and Abilify for 10 years and I found I m doing better without them ! But my Wife told my Doctor I was a Little Hateful ! So he said I should take Lexapro ! What do you Think ?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Lexapro is one of the safest antidepressant available. 10mg is a lower dose and it can be given up to 20mg. If 10 mg is effective for you its advisable to take it. Your mental health is more important and even if few side effects come they can be managed easily. Maximum side effects usually occur in the beginning of treatment and as treatment continues the propensity of side effects decreases. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.