Tapering off Lexapro by alternating 10 and 15 mg?

Posted by jmmq @jmmq, Apr 7 10:31am

Hi - I know there was a discussion about tapering off lexapro in this group but I didn't see anything about whether or not alternating between two doses for awhile was a good idea as a starting step. I'm trying to taper from 15 mg to 10 mg and so am wondering if taking 15mg one day, 10mg the next, 15mg the next, 10mg the next and so on for about a month is a safe way to start to reduce. Or is it better just to go directly to 10 and see how that goes. I've been taking lexapro at 15mg for about 11 years. Thanks for any help or suggestions.

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jgshoes | @jgshoes | Apr 7 12:25pm

Why are you tapering/stopping Lexapro. I’ve been taking 10mg for 2 months and my ears are constantly ringing. Is it too soon to feel any lift from depression?

jmmq | @jmmq | 3 days ago

I'm tapering Lexapro because my doctor added another antidepressant to the mix last year and I wanted to see if I could just reduce the does of Lexapro.
I felt a lift from depression after 2 months when I first started Lexapro. Sorry about your ringing ears and a lack of lift.