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I decided i wanted to stop taking cipralex after a year and a half, what are the withdrawal symptoms and how can i avoid them?

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Dr. G. Wen answered

Taper:: Taper: decrease the dose by 5mg over a period of no less than 1 week, this will prevent the withdrawal symptom of escitalopram.

Answered 1/21/2014

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My dr has just switched me from 15 mg of cipralex (lexapro) to 10 mg of celexa. He told me they are interchangeable, but i'm worried about withdrawl symptoms. I've tapered off Lexapro previously too quicky and know the w.D.'s involved. What should I do,

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Ive switched from cipralex to lustral a month ago but i still practice some of thr side effects of withdrawal,is that normal?

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Im experiencing withdrawals from running out of my escitalopram 20mg from a few days ago. Been using it every day for over a year. I just got my refill for it and took a pill now. How long will it take for the withdrawals to stop? Thank you so much?

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How long do withdrawal symptoms last from lexapro (escitalopram)? I have taken 5 mg/day for 1.5 years and have been off for 2 wks. Withdrawal has been difficult.

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