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Can you stop lexapro cold turkey?

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No, there is a small withdrawal period of a week or so (it varies on how big of a dose you take). I was on Lexapro for a couple of years and during the first two I'd take it sporadically (which IS not good!!) and I'd experience irritation, anxiety levels through to roof, complete loss in appetite, paranoia, and self-destructive urges. It's very important to talk to your psychiatrist and figure out a weaning process and what to do after you're off of it. :)

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