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Posted by sushinutz on May 26, 2005, at 9:40:44
Hi! After frustration with gaining some weight and other unpleasant side-effects, I decided to taper off Lexapro over a period of three weeks. I started at 10 mg and used a pill cutter to eventually work my way down to 2.5 mg. During my taper I also took 3 mg of EPA (from fish oil) and 2 g of Tyrosine. Physically and mentally, tapering was the easy part. I've been Lexapro free since Sunday, but still continue with EPA and Tyrosine. I have felt horrible all week. It's been hell trying to get out of bed. Also, I've had dizzy spells and often feell on the verge of tears for no reason. I know some people on this board have had very a severe case of SSRI withdrawal syndrome, especially from Paxil and Lexapro, and I was wondering if all these things I am experiencing are a milder form of withdrawal. If that is the case, how long can I expect to feel this way?
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 27, 2005, at 8:51:38
In reply to Lexapro withdrawal--please advise!, posted by sushinutz on May 26, 2005, at 9:40:44
> Hi! After frustration with gaining some weight and other unpleasant side-effects, I decided to taper off Lexapro over a period of three weeks.
To consolidate replies, I'd like to redirect this thread to Psycho-Babble Withdrawal. Here's a link:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/wdrawl/20050519/msgs/503538.html
Thanks,
Bob
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