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Can Lexapro increase my chances of developing telogen effluvium?

July 9, 2023
Asked By:tenniskid16 in Irvine, California

Hi. I've been on lexapro SSRI now for 3 months and I also take finasteride. I'm on 10mg of lexapro if I go up to 15 or 20mg of lexapro will that increase my chances of developing a telogen effluvium hair shedding? Or since I’ve been on lexapro 10mg for 3 months now that the risk of upping my dose won’t trigger TE? Thank you.

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