Do not stop Lexapro suddenly unless your prescriber tells you to
Contact your prescribing clinician before making any changes
Ask for a tapering plan tailored to your dose, how long you have taken it, and your symptoms
Reduce the dose gradually under medical supervision
Follow the taper schedule exactly as prescribed
Report any withdrawal symptoms or mood changes right away
Seek urgent help if you have suicidal thoughts, severe anxiety, agitation, or unusual behavior changes
Avoid alcohol or recreational drugs during the taper unless your clinician says otherwise
Keep all follow-up appointments during and after tapering
Do not restart, increase, or change the dose without medical advice