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Took lexapro 2.5 for 7 days, after that .5 for one day. feel horrible anxiety 3 times worse. how can i taper off? not able to get a hold of psychiatri
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Lexapro: This is a very low dose of lexapro. Lexapro is often used to treat anxiety. However, while your brain is getting used to it - there can sometimes be an increase in anxiety level.
Answered 5/10/2017
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