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3) How Long Does Lexapro Withdrawal Last? Like the timeline for when withdrawal starts, this also varies by individual
Lexapro Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, & Treatment
The overall incidence of rates of side effects in trials with patients treated with escitalopram (the active ingredient contained in Lexapro) 10 mg per day (66%) was similar to placebo-treated patients (61%); the incidence rate in the group treated with escitalopram 20 mg per day was greater (86%)
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How long a drug lasts in the body before being completely eliminated is dependent on a property of the drug, known as its ‘half-life’
Generally, symptoms might last between 1 week and several months after discontinuing use, but it’s really crucial to note that everyone’s experience with Lexapro withdrawal differs
Conversely, at least 14 days should elapse after discontinuing an MAO inhibitor before starting Lexapro
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It treats depression and anxiety by increasing the amount of serotonin in your brain
Escitalopram may cause some teenagers and young adults to be agitated, irritable, or display other abnormal behaviors
Ever since slowly tapering completely off of Lexapro, I have intense anxiety, suicidal thoughts, nausea, hot flashes, brain zaps and stomach issues
Escitalopram (Lexapro) is a drug to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder
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Doctors and pharmacists rarely warn about the best way to stop a medication, whether it’s a drug for heartburn or an allergy medicine
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If your symptoms persist after your first week on Lexapro, be sure to talk to a doctor