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Escitalopram discontinued 10mg
I was given eacitalopram 10 mg , took it for 1 week , wanted to go for CBT and didn't wanted sexual side effects of ssri , is it safe to quit without taper , i don't have severe anxiety , only mild , I am going for CBT, do I need to taper eacitalopram 10 mg after 1 week use or quit without taper .
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Once started you should always taper while understanding that your intensity of anxiety is reduced only due to this medicine. Taking this medicine doesn't cause any undue effect on CBT sessions but only help you in understanding various tools used.
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Dr. Indraja Sharma
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Kota
After 1 week of escitalopram 10 mg, it is generally safe to stop without a prolonged taper. To be cautious, you may reduce to 5 mg for 3–4 days and then stop.
CBT can be continued independently, and short-term use is unlikely to cause withdrawal or long-term side effects. If you notice dizziness, irritability, or flu-like symptoms, consult your psychiatrist.
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