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

July 24, 2026··

Posted in:Introductions and Updates Lexapro (Escitalopram)

taper update

Feeling okay. No specific symptoms.

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

2 Replies

guava37823d ago

Community AnchorAbilify · active

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

- Risperidone 1mg - 2months
- Prozac - 9 days (adverse reaction)
- Abilify - 15mg -> 10mg -> 7.5mg -> 5mg - 9 months - actively tapering
- Procyclidine 5mg - 9 months - actively tapering
- Propranolol - 20mg - 1 year - holding
- Xanax - 0.25mg - 7 months - holding

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CatinaStaff23d ago

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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