How Long Does It Take to Taper Off Lexapro Safely?

There is no single safe tapering schedule for Lexapro. A healthcare provider can recommend gradual dose reductions based on your dose, length of treatment, symptoms, and response to each reduction. Some tapers take weeks, while others need to proceed more slowly. Do not stop or change your dose without discussing it with your prescriber. Some people require slower tapers, especially if they've been on higher doses for extended periods. Lexapro prescribing information recommends reducing the dose gradually whenever possible rather than stopping abruptly. Discontinuation symptoms are common enough to plan for, but estimates vary depending on the antidepressant, treatment duration, tapering method, and how symptoms are measured.