Major depressive disorder and anxiety

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Is it safe to take escitalopram more than 20 mg for a young adult? The patient is suffering from major depression and anxiety.

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Dr. Nehal Shah Psychiatrist 18 yrs exp Ahmedabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nehal Shah

Psychiatrist 18 yrs exp Ahmedabad

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Per say , Escitalopram is very safe , very well researched and approved antidepressant agent. Provided , You are taking with proper advice by psychiatrist, it should not harm you much.

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Meanwhile, you cal also do yoga, meditation, counselling so as to have more improvement and dose of Escitalopram might be reduced after consultation with psychiatrist.

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