1st Lexapro Update - Feeling Okay. Reduced to 5mg

July 24, 2026··

Feeling okay. No specific symptoms.

Lexapro — 10 mh — 2 years — actively tapering | Wellbutrin | Gabapentin | with clinician

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guava378Jul 24

Community AnchorAbilify · active

https://taper.community/resources/blog/how-to-taper-off-lexapro

- Aripiprazole / Abilify:
17-May-2026 (15mg -> 10mg)
11-July-2026 (10mg-> 7.5mg
17-Aug-2026 (7.5mg -> 5mg)
28-Sep-2026 (5mg -> 3.6mg)
10 months - actively tapering
- Procyclidine 5mg - 10 months - actively tapering
- Propranolol - 20mg - 13 months - holding
- Xanax - 0.25mg - 8 months - holding

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CatinaJul 24

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Kh, you did a 50% reduction, which is quite large. Definitely keep an eye on how you feel in the coming weeks. I hope things go smoothly for you. Reach out if you need help.

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 17.92 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Levothyroxine - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

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