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I have been taking lexapro 2yrs want to stop weight gain. doctor says to do cold turkey is this ok?
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Possibly: but I would tapper off little y little . being on Lexapro for 2 yrs you don't want to abruptly stop cold turkey could have negative consequences. So to minimize adverse effects tapper off little by little. consult you physician on this alternative.
Answered 1/20/2017
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