[tainikkas@aol.com]

After using Lexapro for 1 year can you stop Lexapro? Is there any side effects and how long do they last?


tainikkas

[wanderer]

dear member,
Lexapro (Escitalopram)belongs to a group of drugs called SSRI's.
they are used primarily for depression.
you have not told why do you want to discontinue the drug.
doing so without informing your doctor is not safe.
abrupt discontinuation may cause dizziness nausea vomiting fatigue unpleasant visual sensations anxiety agitation crying spells irritability poor concentration lowered mood confusion memory problems.
hope this helps you.
regards
wanderer.

[fbjenn2]

[]hey. I just responded to a post just like this one. I stoped taking my lexapro 20 mg cold turkey[xx(] NOT COOL[:0] I feel very wierd and had nightmares for the past 2 night. I started Wellbutrin again after bering on lex or a year. I dont like the way I feel on Lexapro. I am young and have not dated or had any urge to ALL YEAR!!! No sexual need AT ALL!! Im like a lump of clay I dont remember my exact state on Wellbutrin, but I think it was better than this!!! oh, Im also back to Buspar for Anxiety (Wellbutrin is only for Dep) I hope this helps[:I] Also, TAPPER OFF! Maybe you wont feel any withdrawl Best of luck to ya!!