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Weaned off lexapro 10mg 6 months ago and had to reinstate 5 mg during the process. having brain zaps occasionally. how long do these last?
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Varies: It can last from days to months. You can talk to your provider about switching you to a low dose of fluoxetine (prozac) or tapering the lexapro more slowly to help.
Answered 8/22/2018
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