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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