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How long does lexapro (escitalopram) withdrawls last.i was on them 4 years.i am now down to 5mg. thanks?
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Rule of thumb: The time it takes to start a medication and reach therapeutic levels is often the time it takes to wean off the medicine. So 4 to 6 weeks in general.
Answered 11/27/2017
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