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Tapering off Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Dec 25, 2025 | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
@tommy901 Hi Tommy, I really appreciate all of that wonderful information. I switched from 10 to 5 with (thank goodness) little to no withdrawal, just have a headache, but not too bad. Unfortunately however, my pcp won't prescribe me more pills and the pharmasist strongly suggested not cutting the 5mg in half. SO with that being said I am just hoping and praying I will be okay.
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@anonuser19 I was in a very high dose of cymbalta, a similar drug. It was causing dental problems and I stopped cold turkey. I had an “out of body p” sensation for about a week and then I was fine.
If you desire a slow taper and your doc resists keep a diary of symptoms. At the first sign of symptoms, call your doc. If he’s worth his salt, he/she will give you enough pills to perform a slow taper