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How Do I Withdraw From Lexapro?

Posted on Tue, 4 Aug 2015

Question: How do i withdraw from lexapro, 10mg?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
For how long have you been taking this drug?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

In order to establish a good plan, it is necessary to know of how long you have been taking this drug. This is because users who have been on it for long will need a more gentle approach compared to persons who used it just for a short while. Also, I will like to know whether you have ever tried getting off this drug before and had any difficulties or not.

As soon as you respond to the above questions, I will provide a comprehensive and personalized plan to help you get off this drug. Please, notify your doctor as well about your plans.

Until next, I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (31 minutes later)

I have bren on for 6 months. I have also wothdrawn from klonopin, last dose 8 weeeks ago. I am taking omega 3, whey, magnesium, increasing water intake. I also take 30 ml vyvanse, ADD. Will consider discontinuing vyvanse at a layer time. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thank you so much for these details. They are very helpful!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Considering all the detail I have obtained from you, I will recommend the following:

week 1: 10mg daily(that’s now)
week 2: 5mg daily
week 3: 5mg every other day
week 4: 5mg every 3days
week 5: 5mg once a week
week 6: discontinue

If you have any difficulties implementing this, please let me know.

I wish you well.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar