A member asked:

Quit lexapro (escitalopram) cold turkey after 8 weeks 4 days ago bc i didn't feel it worked. no side effects, but wondering if i should take low doses & taper off.

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Where's the Dr?: It sounds like you may be lucky and are doing okay if you have no w/drawal symptoms, but you are right to think that tapering is usually a good idea. But, where's the Dr in all this? You really are best off telling them about your plan. It's a fine thing to be ultimately in charge of things, but you have a team to work with and it's best to be partners.

Answered 5/29/2016

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