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Can u stop taking escitalopram after 5 days?

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Yes but....: You may need to taper off so you don't have withdrawal symptoms. Whenever you wish to stop a medication you should discuss this with your dr. You may be harming yourself if you act on your own. Hope you stay well.

Dr Jacobson and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/7/2015

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