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My dr. is dropping me from 20 to 10 mg of lexapro (escitalopram) for a week before starting zoloft 50.........will i have bad withdrawals going from 20 to 10........

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Unlikely : You're unlikely to have significant side effects from tapering from 20 to 10 mg of Lexapro (escitalopram).

Answered 12/23/2015

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lexapro (escitalopram) effects: Both Lexapro (escitalopram) and Zoloft are SSRI Medications for treatment of Depression. Discuss with your Psychiatrist about symptoms needing anti-depressant medication: Sadness and crying spells Hopelessness Brooding Loss of appetite and weight Insomnia with early awakening Discuss reasons for change, gradual withdrawal from 20mg to 15mg to 10mg; other medications-Wellbutrin, Effexor; and Therapy for stress

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