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A member asked:

On lexapro for 5 months, upped my dosage, had to stop due to awful side effects, i quit cold turkey and now having bad withdrawals, when will it end?

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Yes: Is is a discontinuation syndrome. Fortunately you were on a low dose but you had it for 5 months. You are experiencing withdrawal symptoms due to your rapid discontinuation. It may last up to 3 months.

Answered 10/8/2018

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