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Mental Health (Expert Forum)
weaning off lexapro
Answered by
Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
Questions posted in the Mental Health forum are being answered by Dr. Roger L. Gould, author of the Mastering Stress and Depression program and affiliated with the UCLA. Department of Psychiatry. Topics covered include anger, attention deficit disorder (ADD) , bipolar disorder , dementia , electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) , learning disabilities, memory, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) , panic , personality disorders, phobias , post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , schizophrenia , stress , transitions, and work problems.
weaning off lexapro
by annieboisse, Sep 10, 2004 12:00AM
I have been diagnosed with situational depression. I have been on lexapro for over a year. i moved across the country to a new state, am looking for work and dealing with new surroundings. i needed lexapro to help me with the transition.
i am ready to wean off of it and want advice on the best way to do this.
thank you,
ab
i am ready to wean off of it and want advice on the best way to do this.
thank you,
ab
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Sep 14, 2004 12:00AM
, Sep 14, 2004 12:00AM
The safe way is to think about a three week period of attrition where you constantly lower the dose, and increase the time lapse between doses so at the end of that time you have been taking the lowest dose every third or fourth day. You should avoid all problems with that regime.
Member Comments (1)
by brody74, Sep 16, 2004 12:00AM
Its not fun, expect to be dizzy and have an unexplainable sensation in your brain, and your vision. Good luck, and its normal.
