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How To Withdraw From Lexapro Without Any Side Effects?
Question: I am trying to get off Lexapro for the second time. Please help.
Brief Answer:
Try to taper it off by 5 mg after every fortnight
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query.
Lexapro contains escitalopram and you can taper off it gradually. If you are taking 10mg of lexapro, first decrease it up to 5 mg for two weeks and then take 2.5 mg for next two week and then try to stop it. Try to decrease it 5mg after every fortnight. This way, you would not get any withdrawal symptoms. You can also try some relaxation exercise that would help to control anxiety symptoms.
In case, you need further help, you can ask.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist
Try to taper it off by 5 mg after every fortnight
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query.
Lexapro contains escitalopram and you can taper off it gradually. If you are taking 10mg of lexapro, first decrease it up to 5 mg for two weeks and then take 2.5 mg for next two week and then try to stop it. Try to decrease it 5mg after every fortnight. This way, you would not get any withdrawal symptoms. You can also try some relaxation exercise that would help to control anxiety symptoms.
In case, you need further help, you can ask.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist
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