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Hi, I m on lexapro 5mg. I ve tapered down from 20 and have not decreased the dose for 12 months. I would like advice on how to get off the last 5 and swap to Wellbutrin. The side effects from lexapro have been awful! Panic attacks weight gain no libido anxiety. Yuck!!!! I wish I was never prescribed it. Sharon
As you have already tapered the dose of Lexapro from 20 - 5 mg, now you need to take 5 mg Lexapro on alternate days for 2 weeks before stopping the medicine. Please consult your doctor before starting Wellbutrin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
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Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
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How To Switch From Lexapro To Wellbutrin?
Hello, As you have already tapered the dose of Lexapro from 20 - 5 mg, now you need to take 5 mg Lexapro on alternate days for 2 weeks before stopping the medicine. Please consult your doctor before starting Wellbutrin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician