Posted by mcp on August 19, 2004, at 21:40:51
In reply to Quit Taking Lexapro and Ativan Cold Turkey!!!, posted by pillsbury on August 19, 2004, at 21:02:18
How much were you on of both? First of all, you should NEVER quit Ativan cold turkey. THat can cause siezures. Second, doing it with the Lexapro can do nothing but cause very difficult withdrawals. Go see a doctor and figure out a plan to come off the drugs slowly. What you are experiencing are withdrawals.
> Hello,
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> I have been taking Lexapro and Ativan for the past two years since my father died. I am getting better and feel that I do not need my medicine anymore. I stopped taking it "cold turkey". Now I am having this shock feeling. It feels like someone is shocking me and it runs from my fingers up my head. It is a very weird and scarry feeling. Is anyone else having this happen to them?
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> Thanks
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