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How long would lexapro (escitalopram) withdrawal last?

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No withdrawal : Unlike other antidepressants such as Paxil and effexor, (venlafaxine) discontinuation of Lexapro is not associated with withdrawal.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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