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Tapering: Lexapro

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First dose reduction

June 23, 2026Β·Β·
I made my first dose reduction on Lexapro (5mg β†’ 2.5mg). The taper is underway.

Lexapro β€”5mg 1.6 years β€” 2.5mg β€”actively tapering/ stabilizing

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Catina
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Catina2mo ago
Community AnchorEffexor
Hope all goes well! πŸ‘

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

β€œYour 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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