@rbarrett welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. In regards to this discussion about Lexapro, all medications have side effects. Psychotropics in particular can have very unpleasant neurological side effects. That being said, it is unwise to “wear” (wean ?) yourself off prescribed medications without supervision from the medical provider that prescribed the med. Could you discuss your concerns with your doctor to find out if another medication could be considered? Perhaps your doctor can help you wean off the medication and switch to something that will be more beneficial.