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How To Wean Off From Lexapro Slowly Without Any Side Effects?
Question: I took lezapro for last 2 mornings at 5 mg each day. How can I stop safely?
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Brief Answer:
you can stop it directly as it is a low dose
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Lexapro is a mild drug and amongst the less interactive molecules. As you are taking very low dosage and only from past two days, you can stop it directly.
Dont worry, there will not be any problem.
If at all you feel like discussing something related, please feel free to ask.
Good luck.
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD Neuropsychiatry
you can stop it directly as it is a low dose
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Lexapro is a mild drug and amongst the less interactive molecules. As you are taking very low dosage and only from past two days, you can stop it directly.
Dont worry, there will not be any problem.
If at all you feel like discussing something related, please feel free to ask.
Good luck.
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD Neuropsychiatry
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is it true that lexapro could make my tinnitus worse
Brief Answer:
uncommon effect but can be in your case
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Tinnitus has a tendency to increase with anxiety and disturbed sleep...lexapro cannot usually increase tinnitus.
If you are having increased tinnitus since the time you started lexapro, then it might be something specific for your body and it would be wise to stop this molecule and try some other drug.
Have a speedy recovery!
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD Neuropsychiatry
uncommon effect but can be in your case
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Tinnitus has a tendency to increase with anxiety and disturbed sleep...lexapro cannot usually increase tinnitus.
If you are having increased tinnitus since the time you started lexapro, then it might be something specific for your body and it would be wise to stop this molecule and try some other drug.
Have a speedy recovery!
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD Neuropsychiatry
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Would ativan be a better choice used just as needed?
Brief Answer:
yes, but for SOS use only, not daily
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
For sleeping problems ativan is fine but dont take it daily as it is habit forming. You can take it in a low dose like 0.5, 1, 2mg...which ever is ok for you.
If you feel ativan is not giving fresh sleep then you can gofor zolpidem 6.25 or 12.5mg . This is safe and not an addicting molecule. Gives only 5-6hrs of deep refreshing sleep.
Good luck.
hope this helps you.
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD Neuropsychiatry
yes, but for SOS use only, not daily
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
For sleeping problems ativan is fine but dont take it daily as it is habit forming. You can take it in a low dose like 0.5, 1, 2mg...which ever is ok for you.
If you feel ativan is not giving fresh sleep then you can gofor zolpidem 6.25 or 12.5mg . This is safe and not an addicting molecule. Gives only 5-6hrs of deep refreshing sleep.
Good luck.
hope this helps you.
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD Neuropsychiatry
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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