How long do withdrawal symptoms from Lexapro last?

Question

I was on10mg per day of Lexapro for about 10 months. I've slowly tapered off over the last month and now for a week Ive had none. My withdrawal symptoms ( Brain shock, nightmares, vertigo, nausia ) dont seem to be letting up. How long will this last?

Answer 1

It is very much an individual thing. You should have taken much longer. I'd be going back on full, or half dosage for 3 weeks, until stabilised, then begin tapering off  again, over a period of at least several months, as it is notorious for such problems.

See  DEPRESSION PAGE Z.22 TAPERING OFF DRUGS: DETAILED METHOD  in section 2, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris and the antidepressant websites in the 1st 3 pages of section 2, particularly THEROADBACK.ORG on Lexapro, and relevant parts of section 1.

Liquid versions of Lexapro are more suitable for extended tapering.

Answer 2

I had a horrible time getting off that medication, it took me over a month until I started feeling better. I know how horrible you can feel going through the withdrawal just remember that it won't last forever.

Answer 3

Oh boy.   Have just stopped taking this drug a week ago, thursday specifically.  Still feeling some weird stuff, dizzyness, blood circulation, insomnia (every other day).  Thank god though my cognition returned once stopping it.  Good luck