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I am on lexapro (escitalopram) for the last 18 months for anxiety.i changes doctors 2 weeks ago and he put me on remeron.should i have weaned off lexapro (escitalopram) first.thank?
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How do you feel?: The main reason to wean off of a drug is to avoid unpleasant reactions related to,withdrawal. If you are not experiencing problems, than I wouldn't worry. However, Imwould certainly ask your new doc why he made this switch.
Answered 11/27/2017
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