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A member asked:

Should a month of 30 mg duolexotine for anxiety be enough to stop and taper off from 9 mths of 60 mg? my doc says yes but i'm not sure

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Dr. Paul Pyles answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Should be ok: A month is typical for weaning off this medication. If you experience recurrence of symptoms, talk to your doctor. You may have to go back on it for a while longer. Best wishes!

Answered 3/14/2015

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