Do Higher Doses Of Lexapro Keep The Neurons Healthier?

Posted on Sat, 17 May 2014

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Question : My wife, XXXX takes 10 mgs of lexapro every morning. She has the first stages of memory loss (same question within five minutes). She is 91. What do you think of the news that much higher doses of lexapro may help keep the neurons healthier?XXXX

Answered by Dr. Guru (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
no clinically proven research evidence

Detailed Answer:

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There is no clinically proven research evidence proving this kind of use, that much higher doses of lexapro may help keep the neurons healthier) with this drug. Please, do not go by various public media news, but only go by your treating doctor's suggestion.

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