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@mnmimi

I remain interested in anyone experiencing long term effects upon quitting. I was never on more than 10 mg: the first time for three years, off for one year, then back for another 12 months. Both episodes of use were for anxiety and revolved around terminal illness/caring for/death of a loved one. Both times I tapered off very slowly, even much slower than the doctors recommended schedule. Since that time, I am managing emotionally but continuously feeling floaty/foggy/dizzy/disoriented. I have only recently begin to consider that what I am experiencing may be post Lexapro withdrawal. Although I have complained about this to my primary physician as well as my rheumatologist in my ophthalmologist. None of them have connected Lexapro to my symptoms. Help?

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I should add that I have now been off for 12 months.
Also, my initial adjustment each time was very difficult. No physical symptoms other than extreme lethargy. Once I got to the therapeutic level, it was a great relief for the anxiety I was experiencing.