I'm coming off 5mg of Lexapro. What types of side effects should I expect?

I’m in the exact same boat. I’ve been on 10 mg lexapro for almost 20 years and tapered down to 5 mg about 2 months ago. Haven’t had any for 4 days and feel okay. Just a little moodiness and dreaming more.

I’m wondering how you did? Was everything fine? What withdrawal symptoms if any? I too have been in 5mg for 3 months and realized it has made me cough daily. My dr said to just stop taking it but I’m worried I’ll have withdrawal symptoms. How did you do?

I decided to stop my daily dose of 5mg Lexapro after 20 years on it. I’m 35yo

First I cut it in half for a week. And now I’m starting every other day. I am sure that through therapy I no longer need the meds, however I am definitely experiencing withdrawal symptoms: insomnia, headache, “brain zaps” and I am very emotional and explosive. I get angry way too fast

Please forgive me if I am asking the wrong question.. I am 79 years old and I am new to the internet and am trying to get some information on my own problems .which seems very similar to the question above..I would very much like to know how the person above eventually sorted out his issues. I very much hope he is doing well now..Thanks you

I came off Lexapro 5mg nearly a week ago now. I been on 5mg for months. The only things I experienced were headache or two. A night I had little sleep a bit of anxiety. Shaky feelings. I hope it all subsides soon

I have been on lexapro for 10 years and weened myself slowly down to 5mg for a month then stopped. It's been 4 days and other than a head cold I feel ok. Haven't had any side effects so far. I'm hoping for the best. My doctor suggested I switch medicines to Wellbutrin but I decided I've been on these meds for so long, going to clear my head and see how it goes. Tired of depending on medicine. Hoping for the best.

I have been on Lexapro 5mg for 2 months due to spouse sudden death, saw counselor and I'm ok now, never been on any meds except Tylenol. Lexapro side effects are some hair loss and nausea. Dr said I can stop meds since short duration, she said I shouldn't have w/d symptoms due to duration. Im prepping with vitamins and will let you know..

5mg is a very low does.. you should not experience any side effects.

Hi can I ask how you went on did you have any symptoms? I'm the same situation as you and just wondering if you suffered any side effect? Thanks

They aren't side effects because the medication is gone. They are withdrawal symptoms. You may not have any problem at all, if you haven't so far. I think I would have said cut in half first. You should not expect anything. Because when we expect things, they show up. Take every day at face value and see how you feel.

Well it is a low dose, but the cessation still should have been gradual; every other day for a week, then skip 2 days then 3 then off.

Cold sweats, unsettled-ness, trouble sleeping, etc. Despite what i said above, do not start up again in a n effort to ward off and withdrawal, it will make it worse and exacerbate the process.

You can help yourself also by curbing sugar and artificial sweeteners, caffeine intake hydrate and a daily 30 minute walk.

Good for you for wanting off, a lot can be done w/o meds. Hang in there, keep in touch!