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I am only on 0.25 mg of lexapro, (escitalopram) i am no longer depressed at all. i intend to discontinue this med when the botttle is completed. ?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Talk to doctor: You do not want to abruptly stop lexapro (escitalopram). Also, you may be completely asymptomatic BECAUSE you are on lexapro (escitalopram). Stopping it may cause depression symptoms to return.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Am not familiar: with dosages that low of lexapro (escitalopram). Please let the prescribing provider know before discontinuing. Take care.

Dr Munshower agreed

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Dr. Sarkis Barupian answered

Antidepressants: You are taking a very small dose of lexapro (escitalopram) which I am not sure it even exists. You need to clarify your dose and discuss your prescriber the best way and even when to stop the medication.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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A member asked:

I am only on 0.25 mg of lexapro, (escitalopram) i am no longer depressed at all. i intend to discontinue this med when the botttle is completed. ?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Munshower agreed

Dr. Sarkis Barupian answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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