Jaycee Has Been on Escitalopram (Lexapro) for a Year and Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

Jaycee has been on escitalopram (Lexapro) for a year and is willing to try tapering off of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. What is the initial dosage adjustment when starting a taper off antidepressants?

• A) Change dose to every other day dosing for a week
• B) Reduce dose by 50% for 3 to 4 days
• C) Reduce dose by 50% every other day
• D) Escitalopram (Lexapro) can be stopped abruptly due to its long half-life

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