Weaning off escitalopram?

I have been on Escitalopram for about 5 years, a 10mg daily doseage. (although some periods of 20mg).

I recently began the withdrawal, down to 5mg per day for two weeks, then stopped totally

I stopped about 2 weeks ago, but I am still getting the lightheaded feeling that comes with withdrawal (same as happened a year ago when I tried).
My doctor is on holiday, and I suppose I will wait, only 4 days to go, but I thought I would share this.

I was taking this for depression, but it seems it is easily cured. I came off the tablets for 6 weeks when my wife went on an extended holiday, and now I am off them permanently following our separation. But I want this lightheaded feeling to go away, or at least know how long it will take. Other than that I am feeling great.

As Pledge has said, reducing by 5mgs every two weeks is fast enough so to avoid the symptoms you are having. Once you are on a low enough dose, you can start the next antidepressant. Your doctor is the best to advise what and when to begin. Although I may take the liberty of recommending Zoloft (sertraline).

Best wishes,

Laurie

Hi ai1996. Not knowing your dose, its hard for me to suggest how to taper. Escitalopram certainly warrants a taper. I'm going to guess and say 30mg. You'll do best a cutting back say 5mg per every two weeks. If you feel that you can do it faster, then cut back 5mg a week. If you might, hit comment and enter the amount that you're currently taking. Best wishes,