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I was on 10mg lexapro&came off 3 weeks ago cold turkey.i'm having extremely bad moods&irritability!is there anything that can help me i'm desperate! ?
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Lexapro (escitalopram): Withdrawal symptoms severity depend on how long u have been on lexapro, (escitalopram) what it was given for (depression or anxiety), what other medications u r taking, and if u discontinued Lexapro (escitalopram) abruptly. More gradual tapering is advised, instead of coming off cold-turkey, such as tapering by 5 mg. Dose every 4-7 days. Consult your prescribing doctor to work out a plan to come off of Lexapro (escitalopram) more gradually.
Answered 6/27/2014
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