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Is Lexapro A CNS Depressant?

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Posted on Tue, 20 Oct 2015
Question: Is Lexapro a CNS depressant?
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No it is anti depressant

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to Health Care Magic.

Thanks for writing.

I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.

Lexapro contains Escitalopram which is CNS ...ANTI-Depressanr drug not depressant it is prescribed to treat low mood and depression symptoms it causes high mood and relieves depression.

So anwer to your question in short is: NO it is NOT a depressant it is anyi..depressant.




I hope this answered your question, a
if you have more please feel free to ask.

Regrads.



Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.

M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)

Resident M.D.
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Is Lexapro A CNS Depressant?

Brief Answer: No it is anti depressant Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic. Thanks for writing. I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible. Lexapro contains Escitalopram which is CNS ...ANTI-Depressanr drug not depressant it is prescribed to treat low mood and depression symptoms it causes high mood and relieves depression. So anwer to your question in short is: NO it is NOT a depressant it is anyi..depressant. I hope this answered your question, a if you have more please feel free to ask. Regrads. Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician) Resident M.D.