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Posted by mcp on July 9, 2004, at 16:56:10
I am two weeks into just halving my dose of Lexapro and it is a living hell. I am nauseous,dizzy, exhausted, and am crying uncontrollably every day. I haven't even gone down to 0 mg yet. Benzo withdrawals were bad physically, but this taxes every aspect of my being. I am getting hopeless that I will ever be able to get off this stuff and am seriously worried about my health if I continue to feel this bad. Can I please here some success stories about this to boost my spirits and any advice would help. My doctor doesn't seem to believe in SSRI withdrawals. Unfortunately, I am uninsured and can't switch docs. I find it laughable and downright criminal that they call this stuff nonaddictive.
Posted by KaraS on July 9, 2004, at 19:31:18
In reply to Damn, and I thought benzo withdrawals were bad, posted by mcp on July 9, 2004, at 16:56:10
Your doctor makes me furious. I'd love to force feed him the drug, get him on maximum dosage and then withdraw him completely all at once. Then I'd like to hear him say that there's no such thing as withdrawal from SSRIs. Morons like that shouldn't be allowed to practice!
There are things that you can do to alleviate symptoms. Please read suggestions on the board here and on the alternative board. Some of these suggestions won't cost you much and are for things available over the counter.
Good luck and I hope you get some relief soon!
Posted by francesco on July 9, 2004, at 22:27:28
In reply to Damn, and I thought benzo withdrawals were bad, posted by mcp on July 9, 2004, at 16:56:10
My only suggestion is: taper more slowly !!! some conservative author suggest to cut off 10% of your dosage every seven/ten days. withdrawal can be easier if you do it in the right way !!!
Posted by linkadge on July 10, 2004, at 10:20:38
In reply to Re: Damn, and I thought benzo withdrawals were bad, posted by francesco on July 9, 2004, at 22:27:28
Thats why moron docotors are prescribing the stuff so liberally, is because they were probably taught in med school that the stuff is as safe as water.
Linkadge
Posted by ravenstorm on July 12, 2004, at 23:18:47
In reply to Re: Damn, and I thought benzo withdrawals were bad, posted by linkadge on July 10, 2004, at 10:20:38
Ok, I have been through paxil withdrawal. Here is what you can do:
1) Get the liquid form of lexapro. It will let you taper down much more slowly than trying to cut up the damn pills. Why docs don't suggest this is beyond me.
2) GO MORE SLOWLY. None of this halving the dose nonsense if you are getting sick from it!!
3)Honest to God, I wouldn't titrate any more quickly than lessening your dosage every three to four weeks. If you can do it sooner, fine. But better slower with less pain
4)Add in some prozac. Its long half life will help and you will be able to get off of it readily after you are done weaning.
Good Luck and I am so sorry you are having to go through this!!!!!!!!
Posted by Tony C. on July 14, 2004, at 21:13:10
In reply to Damn, and I thought benzo withdrawals were bad, posted by mcp on July 9, 2004, at 16:56:10
Please cut off no more than a MAXIMUM 5% every 2 to 4 weeks. I feel for you, I have been on SERZONE for 7 years, and I was told I could stop it just like that. Really we all need a Doctor who takes Anti Depressants, so we can find someone to know the withdrawal is real, and Severe. Hang in there, and best of luck. TONY C.
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