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Generalized anxiety disorder
Can I order escitalopram liquid online?
Please tell from where I can get this medicine?
My doctor suggested me tappering the medicine
now I am on 5mg escitalopram.
I want to tapper it down in by 1mg but it not possible in tablet, I can break the tablet in 4 equal parts but it will reduce 1.25mg.
To avoid any withdrawal symptoms I want to tapper it down by 4mg 3mg 2mg 1mg 0.5mg and finally stop.
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Hello Sir
Such kind of tapering is not possible with escitalopram,
And also the need for medication, related illness has to be understood so as to advise adequately
It's Liquid form is not Available
Next Steps
Kindly consult online for further management
Dr Ankit Gupta Bilaspur Chhattisgarh
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Hi.. escitalopram liquid is not available in india.. you can try tapering with tablet only.
Next Steps
Consult online for further evaluation and management. Alternatively you can take a consultation by call/ whatsapp.. Search Dr. Shailaja Bandla, Psychiatrist on Google for Contact info.
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