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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Lexapro During First Trimester Of Pregnancy?

Yes my wife has took lexapro during this pregnancy and do not know what to as far as continuing with pregnancy or not. We are only in first trimester and she has stopped taken the meds. But what are side effects and how serious is this taking lexapro in first trimester??
Fri, 12 Sep 2014
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Escitalopram is a category c drug. Its not a major concern if you have taken it in first trimester. U better stop it now.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Lexapro During First Trimester Of Pregnancy?

Escitalopram is a category c drug. Its not a major concern if you have taken it in first trimester. U better stop it now.