Hi there

It seems like you are going about this the right way to do a slow and gradual taper but even when you taper slowly there unfortunately is the chance for withdrawal symptoms. 

I suppose you have two choices here...one is to taper even more slowly than you are doing after discussing this option with your doctor.  The other choice, as you mention, is perhaps trying a new medication since you are still combatting depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. 

Here is some information about the experience of taking Lexapro from our members that you may find useful.

You may also wish to look at what our other Member Medication Reviews to see how it might be to take another antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication.

This is a discussion you definitely need to have with your doctor.

Thank you for your question.