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Quitting eacitalopram
Took eacitalopram 10 mg for 6 days , got to know that CBT helps for my mild anxiety without sexual side effects. I decided to quit eacitalopram, can I quit it suddenly after short 6 days use or should I taper even for this short usage time .
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Since you have taken escitalopram 10 mg only for 6 days, it is generally safe to stop it directly. At this very short duration, the risk of withdrawal symptoms is minimal to none, and tapering is usually not required.
At most, a few people may notice mild anxiety, headache, or sleep disturbance for a day or two, which settles on its own.
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If CBT is helping your mild anxiety, continuing with therapy alone is a reasonable and evidence-based choice. Monitor your symptoms over the next 1–2 weeks.
If anxiety worsens or becomes functionally impairing, review again with a psychiatrist.
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Escitalopram can be stopped
But the reason for its starting should be noticed
And cbt helps but it takes a little longer time to help you relief of the symptoms
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Dr. Indraja Sharma
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Kota
Since you’ve taken escitalopram 10 mg for only 6 days, it is generally safe to stop it abruptly. Tapering is not required for such short-term use.
You may notice mild anxiety, headache, or sleep disturbance for 1–2 days, which usually settles on its own.
If CBT is helping, continuing therapy alone is reasonable. If symptoms worsen, consult your psychiatrist.
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Dr. Tanve Garg
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Chandigarh
Can stop directly, should not be a problem. It is recommended to start CBT first, then once effective, try to stop medication then.
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