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Is Lexapro Effective In Managing Depression?

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Posted on Mon, 9 Jan 2017
Question: My wife died. I have depression. I am taking Lexapro. will that help my depression or should I try and stop taking that?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It will help

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us. I am sorry for your wife.

I can understand your feelings.

If you are diagnosed with depression, lexapro is very good medicine for it. It is also safer in comparison to other anti depressant medicines.

You can continue the same under your doctor's guidance. It will help.

Wish you early recovery.

Regards,

Dr Chintan Solanki.
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Is Lexapro Effective In Managing Depression?

Brief Answer: It will help Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. I am sorry for your wife. I can understand your feelings. If you are diagnosed with depression, lexapro is very good medicine for it. It is also safer in comparison to other anti depressant medicines. You can continue the same under your doctor's guidance. It will help. Wish you early recovery. Regards, Dr Chintan Solanki.