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Monday, September, 08, 2008

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delynn
07/26/08
delynn
Category:Anxiety Drugs

i take lexapro 20 mg and i need to convert to effexor, how do i convert?

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Jason
Sunday, July 27, 2008

This is Jason. Please excuse me if you do not know me.  If you do please call me 7708424822.  I have not heard from you since February of last year and I care very much about you.  Much Love.

Richard G. Wirtz, Psy.D.
Monday, July 28, 2008

Delynn - I am not a physician but work with lots of folks who take antidepressant medications for anxiety. I am curious about the switch to Effexor and how that decision was made. If your M.D. is overseeing the change simply follow his or her instructions. Deciding how to accomplish the switch really depends on how long you have taken Lexapro 20 mg., whether you took it consistently, any sensitivities you have to medications, and your general health. That's why having your primary supervise this is important.

 

Rick Wirtz

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