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Can Withdrawing Lexapro Lead To Hot Flashes?

have not been able to get lexapro refill for 5, 6 days now. suddenly started getting hot flashes, im 60. on top of that, i developed cold symptoms, flashes come and go about 15 - 30 minutes or so. coincidence, age, drug? help. can get pills tomorrow, should i take them. will also call doctor but would like another opinion. having flash now.whew!
Fri, 17 Jan 2014
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Hello,
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
These symptoms may be due to withdrawal of escitalopram.
It is not at all advisable to stop this drug suddenly.
If you suddenly stop taking escitalopram, I addition to hot flashes like symptoms you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as mood changes, irritability, agitation, dizziness, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, anxiety, confusion, headache, tiredness, and difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.

Thus please continue the escitalopram as prescribed by your treating physician.
If you want to discontinue, then you must discuss your doctor and decrease the dose gradually as per your doctor advise.

Hope this helps.
Please write back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
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Can Withdrawing Lexapro Lead To Hot Flashes?

Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. These symptoms may be due to withdrawal of escitalopram. It is not at all advisable to stop this drug suddenly. If you suddenly stop taking escitalopram, I addition to hot flashes like symptoms you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as mood changes, irritability, agitation, dizziness, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, anxiety, confusion, headache, tiredness, and difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Thus please continue the escitalopram as prescribed by your treating physician. If you want to discontinue, then you must discuss your doctor and decrease the dose gradually as per your doctor advise. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health.