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Im lexapro (escitalopram) 10mg qd. i would like to know what is the best way to wean off of it to get the least or no side effects/ withdrawals?
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Lexapro (escitalopram): most people who are on Lexapro (escitalopram) 10mg can either go to 1/2 tablet a day for a week or two and stop or just stop. 10mg is average starting dose.
Answered 6/12/2018
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