Escitalopram - what are the side effects if you stop taking them suddenly?
Question posted by SandyGloss on 6 Nov 2009
Last updated on 9 November 2009 by Marvell
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Do not stop using escitalopram without first talking to your doctor. You may have unpleasant side effects if you stop taking this medication suddenly
It could present as dysphoric mood, irritability, agitation, dizziness, sensory disturbances (e.g. paresthesias such as electric shock sensations), anxiety, confusion, headache, lethargy, emotional lability, insomnia, and hypomania.
Or any other symptoms present from the link effects in the link below.
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- Escitalopram uses and safety info
- Escitalopram prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Escitalopram (detailed)
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