Can a patient have withdrawal symptoms if he changes his medication from Prozac to Lexapro?

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Thank you for your query.

I can understand your situation. You may have an anxiety disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for your condition. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below.

1. You should do exercises daily for 30 to 45 minutes like at least going for a walk.
2. You should do meditation for 20 minutes daily. Just sit in one place in a comfortable position and try to concentrate on your normal breathing, do not stop or force yourself to stop your thoughts, just let them be.
3. You should eat healthy home-cooked foods, and avoid junk foods.
4. You must drink enough water.
5. You should spend quality time with friends and family daily or do video calls if you are living away from your family.
6. You should spend time on creative hobbies like reading good books, writing journals, painting, drawing, and learning new skills or language or musical instruments.
7. You should take enough seven to eight hours of sleep daily.
8. You must avoid tobacco or alcohol or any substance abuse.

Live your life, do not just spend it. Be bold and confident.

You must taper off your Prozac 60mg gradually and then increase the dose of Lexapro. If you have suddenly stopped taking tablet Prozac 60 mg which is a high dose then you may have withdrawal as well as a relapse of your anxiety. It will take four weeks for Lexapro to show its full effect. You can add tablet Clonazepam 0.25 mg by dissolving in the mouth when you have an anxiety attack.

Kindly consult a specialist, talk to them, and take medications with their consent. Let me know if you want any further help.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.