Lexapro Withdrawal - how long will symptoms last?!
Question: I was on Lexapro for about 4 years. At one point I was up to 20mg/day and then my doc decided to put me on Wellbutrin and wean me off Lexapro. I went down to 10mg for a couple months, then 5mg for a couple months, and then 2.5mg for at least a month. I finally went off completely and I thought that since I was taking so little at the end it wouldn't be such a shock to my system, but I feel horrible. I have nausea, headaches, dizziness, and trouble sleeping.
It's awful. I've been off for 11 days. How many more do I have to deal with this??
Answers: I was on Lexapro for about 4 years. At one point I was up to 20mg/day and then my doc decided to put me on Wellbutrin and wean me off Lexapro. I went down to 10mg for a couple months, then 5mg for a couple months, and then 2.5mg for at least a month. I finally went off completely and I thought that since I was taking so little at the end it wouldn't be such a shock to my system, but I feel horrible. I have nausea, headaches, dizziness, and trouble sleeping.
It's awful. I've been off for 11 days. How many more do I have to deal with this??
Hello
On average Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate) is out of your system in 6-8 days. It has a couple of marginally active metabolites, so especially sensitive people may have it lingering around for a day or two longer.
If you have reached day 12 or 13 and still feel really out of sorts I would contact your psychiatric doctor!
Best of luck!
Ask your Doctor. Hopefully you are seeing a psychiatrist. My experience with GP's has not been good dealing with depression and mental illness.
Please consult your Doctor.
bout 3 days