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What side effects will i get if i suddenly stop taking escitalopram . i've been taking it for about a month.?

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Stopping medication.: Stopping your depression medication suddenly causes a drop in your brains serotonin level. This can then cause depression to get suddenly worse, which can then lead to serious consequences. Do not do this.

Answered 7/29/2012

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Escitolopram SE from: Sudden discontinuation may include both physical and emotional sxs and include some of these; dizziness, vertigo, nausea, tingling, emotional lability or irritability, crying spells , poor concentration, headache, vivid dreams, confusion and others.

Answered 6/23/2015

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Dr. Reid Blackwelder answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Dizziness: I agree with dr wimberly. In addition, however, that class of drugs has a withdrawal syndrome if you stop it suddenly. Most people can have severe dizziness at least, so if you and your physician decide to stop it, a taper is usually recommended.

Answered 10/3/2016

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