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Does Lexapro Interact with Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty?

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TavaruJul 2, 2009

I am scheduled for a Rhinoplasty appointment. My surgeon said Lexapro does not interact with anesthesia. Is this true? Does he need to make adjustments to the anesthesia because of the Lexapro in my system?

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