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I am down to 5mg of lexapro (escitalopram). how should i quit from this dosage? i was on 20mg and have been cutting back for weeks.
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Hello. : Hello. It is safe to stop once tapered down to 5 mg of lexapro (escitalopram). However, the concern is that normally tapering a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor is done under a medical provider's supervision. I am wondering why you haven't asked your provider.
Answered 8/18/2017
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Every other day: Take 5 mg every other day, then 2.5 mg every other day (2 weeks each) and then quit.
Answered 6/26/2019
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