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Posted by Krismny on February 25, 2006, at 14:07:05
I have been taking Lexapro for about a week now its the 1st time I have ever taken an anti-pressant and I feel horrible the side effects are interfering with my life I want to stop taking these pills but everything I read about the withdrawals scare me. Can someone tell me if I stop now will I have withdrawal symptoms? If so for how long? Also is there another medication that doesnt have such serious side effects.
Posted by blueberry on February 25, 2006, at 14:07:05
In reply to Lexapro Withdrawal, posted by Krismny on February 22, 2006, at 13:06:10
Sorry to hear things feel lousy. If it has only been a week, withdrawals won't be bad. If there are any at all, they should only last 3 days to a week. Your doctor would probably want to reduce the dose, stay the course, or try another med. You're the boss though.
Posted by Phillipa on February 25, 2006, at 14:07:06
In reply to Re: Lexapro Withdrawal » Krismny, posted by blueberry on February 22, 2006, at 18:08:41
I too stopped lexapro after a week . I personally had no withdrawl effects. In fact getting off the med I felt better. Definitely not the med for me. Fondly, Phillipa ps my husband tried it once and weired as it sounds he experienced inappripriate laughter.
Posted by Krismny on February 25, 2006, at 14:07:06
In reply to Re: Lexapro Withdrawal, posted by Phillipa on February 22, 2006, at 20:28:38
Thanks so much for your help Its funny that you said your husband had a problem with inappropiate laughter because I feel like if I start laughing I wont stop its like a mania feeling. But anyway I stopped taking the pills last night and I feel 100x's better today no withdrawals yet lets hope it stays that way if only my Dr would call me back. I had an idea to not take anti-depressants anymore I was thinking I might just continue with the therapy and keep the xanax on hand please anyone that can advise If this has worked for them?
Posted by Phillipa on February 25, 2006, at 14:07:06
In reply to Re: Lexapro Withdrawal, posted by Krismny on February 23, 2006, at 8:57:30
I took mono xanax therphy for years and it worked well for me .25 maybe 3-4 times a day. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Greif on February 25, 2006, at 14:07:06
In reply to Re: Lexapro Withdrawal » Krismny, posted by Phillipa on February 23, 2006, at 17:54:28
I ahve been taking celexa and now lexapro for 7 years. From time to time I wont take it for a week. Never felt withdrawl. Depends on the amount you are taking. I took 10MG Celxa and 5 Lex...went 10 days on recent trip (forgot Lex) and felt no withdrawl but slight depression began creeping back. One week or one months should be easy. Taper if you are using 20 mg.
Posted by Phillipa on February 25, 2006, at 19:02:16
In reply to Lexapro Withdrawal, posted by Krismny on February 22, 2006, at 13:06:10
I still say it's not long enough to create withdrawal for you. Cut it in half for a few days and then stop. Fondly, Phillipa
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