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Tapering off Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Hi All,
I am finally ready and am getting off of lexapro after being on it for 5 years. The doctor that prescribes it to me is my PCP not a psychiatrist. I was on 10mg for the past 2.5 years. I recently developed some heart palpitations and my cardiologist suggested I get off lexapro. When I told my PCP he said to just take 5mg for 7 days and then straight to nothing. Is this a safe and well known way of tapering off? I have heard horror stories and just want to reach out. Thanks so much in advance! 🙂
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I wish I knew. I’ve been on it since 2021 prescribed by my psychiatrist. Perhaps I can message him and find out for you.
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1 Reaction@flyjet164 Aw, that is so sweet of you. You definitely do not have to go out of your way to do that but I so appreciate it < 3
I am tapering Effexor and have educated myself about tapering and withdrawal. I worry that your doctor may be setting you up for trouble. The recommended reduction is 10% per month, on average. Read up on survivingantidepressants.org, or do a Google search for Mark Horowitz or Anders Sorensen. They are some of the leaders in deprescribing. I know everyone is different, but I'm trying to help you avoid a bad situation. Good luck!
@mmsm Oh goodness! Thank you for this. Is it dangerous? Or just bad withdrawl effects?