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A member asked:
On 5mg lexapro (escitalopram) for 17 days, had horrible side effects. now taking 1 pill every other day to wean off. can i just stop now. feel so sick taking even 1?
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IF MAKING SICK STOP: 5 mgm is a small dose and you took it for only 17 days and apparently can not tolerate it even if taking every other day now I will advice discuss with your doctor if you can stop it In my opinion it can be stopped.It only needs to be tapered if you have been taking for weeks and months Discuss with your doctor if you can stop as it is making you sick
Answered 2/24/2018
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