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A member 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 Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/12/2016

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