Ive only taken lexapro for six weeks at 5mg.I stopped cold turkey.I do feel the withdrawls. Will I still go through 2 or more weeks of withdrawl syndromes and Is there anything can take to get through?

Can Lexapro tablets be taken if broken in half?

I have been on Lexapro for about a month now. My weight is ballooning. I want to come off of it before the withdrawal get to bad. Does the time you are on lexapro coincide with the amount of withdrawl problems? The problem is, I feel great taking the lexapro, but, can't handle the side effect

Is diarrhea a symptom of Lexapro withdrawl?

Seems to be for some people, check outHow_long_do_Lexapro_withdrawal_symptoms_lasta lot of different experiences shown here including yours, good luck!

If you have missed 4 doses of Lexapro--should you just start taking them again or quit?

You should take your next dose as soon as possible. If you have been on Lexapro for a long period of time then the withdrawl effects can be unpleasant, as in causeing anxiety and/or depression in a way worse than before. If you do not like lexapro you should notify your doctor and come off of it slowly.

What happens if you completely stop taking Lexapro overnight?

I wouldn't do that if I were you. You need to wean yourself off of Lexapro slowly and even then you are going to get some withdrawl symptoms, including dizziness and nausea. That's what happened to me when I went off Lexapro over a two week period. From what I understand the withdrawl can sometimes be worse than what I had. I would consult with your doctor and come up with a plan for you to get off. If you need to go back on something I would stay away from Lexapro - I have been on several antidepressants and that was the worse one to stop!

How long do withdrawal symptoms from Lexapor last and does anxiety return right away?

I was on Lexapro for 6 months experienced withdrawl symptoms for 2 months after and 6 months later began having anxiety attacks again. I even tapered off the drug for a month but still suffered withdrawl.

Will Lexapro test positive for a Benzodiazepine in a drug screen?

No, never. Lexapro is an antidepressant, and I do not know of anything that will falsely test positive for benzos, at least on a standard quality drug screen.

How long do withdrawal symptoms last from stopping lexapro cold turkey?

It is not recommended to stop Lexapro cold turkey. Everyone's withdrawal period is different, and the amount of time it takes to be fully off the drug depends on many factors. Check out this link for information on the topic: http://mentalhealthdaily.com/2014/05/07/lexapro-withdrawal-symptoms-how-long-do-they-last/

Would a reaction to Lexapro happen right away or could it happen after a week or more?

it depends on whether or not your switching to lexapro from celexa for example...but mostly if you start taking lexapro and after a week dont notice anything your probably fine. Upset or painful achy stomach was acually the catalyst to me stopping the drug

If one is having terrible Lexapro withdrawal can you go back on Lexapro and start the withdrawal process over?

I AM GOING THROUGH WHAT YOU EXPERIENCED. I DON'T KNOW WHEN YOU WROTE THIS. I AM 1 WEEK OF THE LEXAPRO AND GOING THROUGH PURE HELL. HOW LONG DID IT TAKE FOR IT TO GO AWAY ? PLEASE EMAIL ME AT GARY1RN@YAHOO.COMI'M AN RN.GARYThe question is not absolutely clear to me, but I will answer to the best of my understanding of said.If one is withdrawing from Lexapro,.. re-starting therapy , in most cases, will cease the withdrawal within a matter of days to (at most 1-2weeks).If you are adamant on discontinuing the drug ,.. but cannot tolerate the current withdrawal effects. Start back on the drug, stabilize yourself, and consult with your mental health professional about a sensible 'weaning' to lessen the withdrawal effects over time. Instead of going 'cold-turkey' -- try weaning off the drug over a matter of weeks, or months if deemed best. The eventual goal is to be the most comfortable while being non-dependent on the SSRI in the long run. If it takes a few months instead of a few days for this to occur -- Is that such a bad thing if you feel substantially better ?--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I would like to say this to you, if you have over-come the 1st Lexapro withdrawl, I wouldn't suggest getting back on it, and having to deal with the withdrawl process again once you or you & your doctor decide to take you off it!I am currently going through the withdrawl process, and I have been slowly tapering off for 4 weeks and I am now on my 1st week of being Lexapro free, there are yet still some withdrawls to over-come, but I have made it through the worst and I would NOT recommend anyone take this pill, sure it helped but geez, coming off the pill is worse than what I had to endure before taking it in the 1st place, its just not worth it to me! I have had weight gain on it, loss of sex drive altogether, etc and withdrawls were horrid, electrical zaps in my brain & hands (which I currently still have) vomitting, the shakes, hot flashes, cold flashes, nausea, dizzy when standing & walking, like a fuzzy brain feeling, blurred vision, deep tremors in my hands, etc etc At one point I was so sick I thought I was going to have to go to the ER just to beg them for some finagrin and something for the horrible migraine I had!!!

Does Lexapro have pcp in it?

No, Lexapro contains escitalopram, not PCP.

When will Lexapro go generic?

celexa is a generic of lexapro Celexa is not the generic of Lexapro. Its the sister of Celexa. Lexapro will go generic, hopefully, by 2012

What is the street price for 10 mg Lexapro?

Source: rx2040. com Lexapro (Escitalopram) 10mg - $0.92 per pill