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I stopped taking lexapro 20mg around two and a half months ago, but tapered down. im restarting now. will the side effects be as bad and is tapering back up a good idea?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Medical guidance: Strongly encourage you to take your prescribed medication under the guidance of your medical provider- not based on input from a free medical/ health education site. You didn't say what your side effects were. Titrating upwards will help to prevent side effects. Please DON'T exclude your provider in this.

Answered 11/27/2020

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A member asked:

I stopped taking lexapro 20mg around two and a half months ago, but tapered down. im restarting now. will the side effects be as bad and is tapering back up a good idea?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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