I want to stop my Lexapro 2.5mg after 11 days. Can I just stop without any weaning off it?
Question posted by Golfadkt on 5 Dec 2021
Last updated on 5 December 2021
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WildcatVet
5 Dec 2021
Hi, Golfadkt!
Rule of thumb it can take only 7 days to build up a tolerance for the medication. I'd try every other day for a day or two to be sure you don't have symptoms of discontinuation.
Golfadkt
5 Dec 2021
It’s such a low-dose I didn’t think it would cause any problem. But I will consider your suggestion
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