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Im experiencing withdrawals from running out of my escitalopram 20mg from a few days ago. been using it every day for over a year. i just got my refill for it and took a pill now. how long will it take for the withdrawals to stop? thank you so much?

Q: im experiencing withdrawals from running out of my escitalopram 20mg from a few days ago. been using it every day for over a year. i just got my refill for it and took a pill now. how long will it take for the withdrawals to stop? thank you so much?

: You should start to feel back on track within a maximum of 7-10 days. The temporary effect of missing several days should subtly and steadily ease.

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You should start to feel back on track within a maximum of 7-10 days. The temporary effect of missing several days should subtly and steadily ease.

Answered 1/23/2023

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A member asked:

Im experiencing withdrawals from running out of my escitalopram 20mg from a few days ago. been using it every day for over a year. i just got my refill for it and took a pill now. how long will it take for the withdrawals to stop? thank you so much?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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