Posted by blkvettes on September 30, 2003, at 10:28:11
In reply to Re: How to stop taking lexapro, posted by blkvettes on September 30, 2003, at 10:23:34
> > > > I have been on lexapro for 6 months now and feel I can stop taking it. I know i shouldnt just stop all together. How do I gradually stop with the least amount of side effects?
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> > > Hi, I will say this if you mean that your stopping lexapro because you feel better that is great news. But I would do a little research first if I were you. Some statistics show that a person who quits their meds within the 1st 3 years 2 out of 3 relapse. But I hope it works for you!!!!!!!!! Below is a withdrawal guide for paxil!!! The guide should work for any med if you use the same strategy!!!!!!! This could be quick and simple or it could be the worst hell you ever go through!!!!!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!
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> > If i am taking 10mg of Lexapro a day, according to that withdrawal guide, I guess I will cut down to 5mg a day and then maybe go every other day on 5mg to 2.5mg to 0mg. Does that sound correct?
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> Hi, that info is just basic help. If it were me I would go down to 7.5mg for a week. If you noticed no difference then another 2.5mg for a week. Keep going till you get to zero. But like the link said your body will tell you if your going to fast!!!!!! Lexapro can be cut into quarters or whatever you want to cut it down to. Take it slow, dont try to rush it!!!!!!! TAKE CARE!!!!!
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>Want to make sure Im clear here. Drop 2.5mg each time!!!!! Have you spokenwith your doctor on this not that they no anything about withdrawal symptoms. But please listen to your body!!!!
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