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A member asked:
Lexapro, (escitalopram) causing itching,welts, nausea and cold sweat. quit taking it 3 days ago but still itchy and nauseas. what should i do?
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Ramp down?: I would have suggested tapering the dose as suddenly quitting those meds can cause your exact symptoms. Also depends on what dose you were imin. If already at lowest dose can cut down yo every other day for a week and even down to every three days after that for another 5-7 days. Your body needs to adjust to the lack of serotonin.
Answered 10/27/2016
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