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

question 6

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Change dose to every other day dosing for a week.
• B)Reduce dose by 50% for three to four 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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