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Was it okay to stop lexapro (escitalopram) after only taking 2 low doses of 5mg? feeling dizzy and anxious. headaches gone though. is this permanent?

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Lexapro (escitalopram): no it will go away soon . common side effects from stopping this medicine.

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Answered 4/16/2015

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A member asked:

Was it okay to stop lexapro (escitalopram) after only taking 2 low doses of 5mg? feeling dizzy and anxious. headaches gone though. is this permanent?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

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