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Posted by Bonnie_CA on October 23, 2007, at 23:56:33
I'm trying to stop taking Lexapro, on the vain hope that I won't get mysterious body aches anymore. I've been taking half of the 10 mg pill for about a month, and I've noticed I'm more anxious. I think I need to be on an SSRI because of my anxiety and panic, regardless of my pdoc's concern about it causing cycling. I doubt it's causing cycling, because I feel worse on 5 mg than I did at 10 mg. I'm having to take more xanax to offset the lack of Lexapro. I'm thinking either going back to Celexa or Paxil.
I don't really have a question, as usual. Just hoping to collect some thoughts on my meds.
200 mg Lamictal
5 mg Lexapro (supposed to be 10 mg)
.25 mg xanax as neededMaybe I need something added... seroquel or something? I find myself having to take .5 mg of xanax at a time. Don't want to have to take more xanax.
-Bonnie
Posted by Phillipa on October 24, 2007, at 12:49:08
In reply to Trying to quit Lexapro, but not going that well., posted by Bonnie_CA on October 23, 2007, at 23:56:33
Bonnie did the other ad's work for you? If they did how come you changed? Well I know you will do the right thing for you. .25 of xanax is not high. Love Phillipa
Posted by 49er on October 28, 2007, at 13:36:41
In reply to Trying to quit Lexapro, but not going that well., posted by Bonnie_CA on October 23, 2007, at 23:56:33
> I'm trying to stop taking Lexapro, on the vain hope that I won't get mysterious body aches anymore. I've been taking half of the 10 mg pill for about a month, and I've noticed I'm more anxious.
Hi Bonni,
If you are trying to stop taking Lexapro, you might want to slow down your taper as 50% may be too fast for you. One recommendation I have read is to do 10% of the current dose.
Of course, that can be impossible in many situations and you have to get really creative.
Doex Lexapro come in liquid form as many SSRIs do? It might be easier to taper more slowly. Of course, check with the pharmacist to make sure you take the right amount of liquid med as it might not be a straight conversion.
49er
PS - I am not a medical professional but am speaking solely from experience. In talking to other people withdrawing from meds like me, most physicians advocate a way too fast tapering program. I am not claiming that as a fact but am simply speaking about my experiences. As always, check with your doctor.
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 30, 2007, at 1:52:42
In reply to Re: Trying to quit Lexapro, but not going that wel, posted by 49er on October 28, 2007, at 13:36:41
> If you are trying to stop taking Lexapro, you might want to slow down your taper...
Sorry to interrupt, but I'd like to redirect follow-ups regarding trying to quit Lexapro to Psycho-Babble Withdrawal. Here's a link:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/wdrawl/20070929/msgs/792292.html
Thanks,
Bob
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