Could someone suggest an appropriate titration schedule to get off the remaining 10 mg. of lexapro - as I do this I never feel good - I get to the point where my symptoms are bearable and then go down again - they are never good - I have been in drug withdrawal starting with elavil for about 1.5 years. aka Cipralex, Seroplex, Lexamil, Lexam As with all psychiatric drugs, Lexapro must be tapered for safe discontinuation. Lexapro comes in 5, 10, and 20mg tablets and as a liquid suspension. Doctors give trusted answers on uses, effects, side-effects, and cautions: Dr. Fowler on zoloft weaning schedule: I can only guess your medication is for depression. First of all I am clueless as to why your dose of Remeron is so low and every other night. Secondly i don't understand why you were coming off of just 10 mg of Paxil (paroxetine) which is rarely therapeutic. Thirdly, 75 mg of. Starting the journey to a life without drugs to control my anxiety. weaning schedule for lexapro sunnylevine. Could you provide me with a weaning schedule for 10mg of lexapro that I've been on for 6 months and now want to discontinue/ Read 2 Responses. Follow - 1. 2 Responses. I wanted to respond with my experience weaning off Lexapro, as I have read several negative experiences with this process. I have been on 7.5mg for approx 8 months. While this may seem low dose , keep in mind that this is a much stronger medication than most SSRIs. I have been taking the medication for panic attacks and depression. I do feel like this medication has helped me over the past. Weaning off antidepressants, including Lexapro, Zoloft, Paxil, and others, can come with some side effects. We’ll talk about when to talk with your doctor and how to taper these medications safely. Consult your doctor before reducing your Lexapro intake. Weaning yourself off an antidepressant should only be carried out under the strict supervision of a physician as individuals may react differently to the cessation process, with some having extreme cessation syndrome. I am 16, I've been on lexapro for about a year and a half for panic attacks. I want to wean off of it now. I called my doctor and he gave me a shot schedule to wean off of it. How to taper off your antidepressant. Response to dosage dictates best schedule to stop taking medication. Updated: April 2, 2018. Published: November, 2010. Discontinuing an antidepressant usually involves reducing your dose in increments, allowing two to six weeks or longer between dose reductions. Your clinician can instruct you in tapering your dose and prescribe the appropriate dosage.