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1933920 tn?1323394258

lexapro withdrawel???

I went to the doctor today and changed lexapro ten milligrams for pristiq fifty milligrams. My doctor told me to stop the lexapro all to gether but im reading lexapro has horrible withdrawel symtoms.  Has any one stopped lexapro?
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229538 tn?1300377767
I never had a problem when I stopped . I was taking it for a year ..  Its unique to the person I am sure ..
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1933920 tn?1323394258
Thanks mammo! Its day two and im feeling ok
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It's often okay to go from one medication to the other. Because the Pristiq is in the same family of medications you won't suffer withdrawal from the Lexapro.  The Pristiq will take over for the Lexapro and hopefully do an even better job.  Hope this helps!
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1933920 tn?1323394258
Anyone have an idea?
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