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A member asked:
How long do the side effects last after stopping lexapro (escitalopram)?
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A week: Lexapro (escitalopram) has a short half life of around 24 hours. If you were having true side effects from it they would be gone within a week.
Answered 4/12/2018
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Lexapro (escitalopram) DC: Depending on the dosage & how long you have been on it, usually less than 2 weeks.
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