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I am on 15mg lexapro (escitalopram) for g a d.i reduced it last sunday to 10mg.today i am very irritable and aggressive.is this common reducing lexapro (escitalopram). thanks?
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Possibly: It could also be rebound anxiety. Why taper? If you are having side effects or not helping discuss with prescribing doc. If not stick with 20 mg
Answered 3/24/2016
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