How to Stop Taking Lexapro

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Tip 1 - How to Stop Taking Lexapro | eHow

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Bob Harrison | permalink

If you've decided to stop taking Lexapro, you may want to know how to do it: Quit cold turkey? Gradually decrease? Or does it really matter? Regardless, there are some simple tips for avoiding serious discontinuation symptoms

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Tip 2 - Symptoms When Stopping Lexapro | LIVESTRONG.COM

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Joe Hernandez | permalink

Lexapro is the trade name for the medication escitalopram. Lexapro is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Lexapro works by increasing the overall availability of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Lexapro was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2002 and has been studied...

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/264579-symptoms-stopping-lexapro/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - Withdrawal From Antidepressants: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Stephanie Hoke | permalink

Why do some people experience withdrawal symptoms after stopping antidepressants? WebMD experts explain.
Tags: withdrawal, antidepressants, withdrawal from antidepressants, short-acting antidepressants, depression medication, depression drugs, addiction, antidepressant discontinuation syndrome, symptoms of antidepressant withdrawal, effexor, lexapro, zoloft

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/withdrawal-from-antidepressants ^[3]