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A 39-year-old male asked:

Can withdrawal feel the same as acclimating to lexapro (escitalopram)? experiencing dizziness same as when i started the drug. off for two weeks.

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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 27 years experience

Yes: You may be experiencing an ssri discontinuation sydrome which may cause you to feel like you have the flu with sxs like GI upset, headache, feeling faint or dizzy etc.

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