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A member asked:
Was on lexapro (escitalopram) for almost 10 years. slowly tapered off and was taking 5 mg every other day for months. off completely for 1 month. now withdrawl symp?
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Need more info: It is highly unusual to get withdrawal effects with such a good way of tapering down on your antidepressant. Perhaps something else is going on. Without knowing what symptoms you are experiencing it is hard to tell.
Answered 1/19/2017
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