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Lexapro withdrawal

Posted by freefromdrug1 @freefromdrug1, Apr 19, 2017

I am currently weening from 10 mg lexapro after 15 years of being on the drug. I was put on this drug due to post partum. Having a difficult time getting into psychiatrist due to wait list. I've been weening for 2months and taking .5 instead of 10 mg daily. I was doing fine until 2 weeks ago when severe anxiety hit, no appetite, flu like symptoms and very emotional. Doctor prescribed xanax to help with anxiety and I take only as needed but honestly I'm afraid to take another drug. I see an phych nurse this week and a holistic doctor as well. Taking a multi vitamin, fish oi, B12 and vitamin D as well. I'm trying to figure out if my severe anxiety is due to withdrawal or if I'm prone to anxiety attacks because I've never had anxiety before.

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farabella | @farabella | Sep 12, 2018
In reply to @mommabird74 "Please google Kelly brogan. She has so much good stuff on weening and how to make..." + (show)
@mommabird74

Please google Kelly brogan. She has so much good stuff on weening and how to make it less difficult. I think you’re weening too fast. I start my ween on the 28th and I do half, which is 5, for 6 weeks then cut by 10% every few weeks. I’m also being guided by a homeopathic dr. You need to add nutriention and have your labs looked at by a holistic md with experience in heliping people ween.

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I guess I am weaning too fast, but I cannot live with constant low blood sugars either.

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kdo0827 | @kdo0827 | Sep 12, 2018
In reply to @ght456 "I made a huge mistake and stopped taking Lexapro and Wellbutrin a week ago. Now I..." + (show)
@ght456

I made a huge mistake and stopped taking Lexapro and Wellbutrin a week ago. Now I have a severe migraine and I’m feeling nauseous and dehydrated. What should I do? Should I go to the hospital?

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Those aren’t fun I know. Try and snack a little more often. Maybe do 6 small meals a day instead of 3 larger ones. Hang in there!

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farabella | @farabella | Sep 12, 2018
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@ght456

I made a huge mistake and stopped taking Lexapro and Wellbutrin a week ago. Now I have a severe migraine and I’m feeling nauseous and dehydrated. What should I do? Should I go to the hospital?

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Thank you. That’s what I’m doing but just as fast as I eat, it drops down again. Can I really do this. All I want to do is cry today and I am so tired I can barely stand. Could take care of my special needs son this morning, my husband did it. Is this normal?

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kdo0827 | @kdo0827 | Sep 12, 2018
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@ght456

I made a huge mistake and stopped taking Lexapro and Wellbutrin a week ago. Now I have a severe migraine and I’m feeling nauseous and dehydrated. What should I do? Should I go to the hospital?

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I don’t know if it’s normal. Maybe call your diabetes dr and see if you need to up your insulin. Are you taking a new medication in place of the Lexapro?

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farabella | @farabella | Sep 13, 2018
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@ght456

I made a huge mistake and stopped taking Lexapro and Wellbutrin a week ago. Now I have a severe migraine and I’m feeling nauseous and dehydrated. What should I do? Should I go to the hospital?

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I’m not on insulin, but metforimwhich I had to stop because my sugar is too low not high!

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kdo0827 | @kdo0827 | Sep 13, 2018
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@ght456

I made a huge mistake and stopped taking Lexapro and Wellbutrin a week ago. Now I have a severe migraine and I’m feeling nauseous and dehydrated. What should I do? Should I go to the hospital?

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I would give your diabetes doctor a call. I also take Metformin. Did your dr advise you to quit taking it? My body wouldn’t adjust well. Get in touch with him today and explain you’re weaning off Lexapro. He would know what’s best. I had to evacuate due to the hurricane so my sugars will be crazy due to stress but I’m glad we’re safe.

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farabella | @farabella | Sep 13, 2018
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@ght456

I made a huge mistake and stopped taking Lexapro and Wellbutrin a week ago. Now I have a severe migraine and I’m feeling nauseous and dehydrated. What should I do? Should I go to the hospital?

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I’m sorry you had to evacuate from this crazy storm. Glad you are safe. My Dr knows I am weaning, he said it’s not necessary to wean, just stop. No, I’m not doing that. Yes, he said with sugars in the 60’s because of Lexipro, don’t take metformin. That would bottom me out. Stay safe!

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kdo0827 | @kdo0827 | Sep 13, 2018
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@ght456

I made a huge mistake and stopped taking Lexapro and Wellbutrin a week ago. Now I have a severe migraine and I’m feeling nauseous and dehydrated. What should I do? Should I go to the hospital?

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I’m glad you’re in touch with him. You take care!

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Lisa Lucier | @lisalucier | Sep 13, 2018
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@johne2002

For all my 15 years of living I have lived with depression. I always have done good in school but I have had 2 good friends my whole life. This past year my friend and I were jumped walking home from hanging out and he has not talked to me ever since. After this I soon became hooked on nicotine as well as smoking weed through a vape pen. My addiction became so severe that I was institutionalized in May due to my refusal to attend school and eat. I have now been clean for almost 5 months but I stopped using my prescribed escitalopram about 2 weeks ago and seem to exhibit extreme depression that I have never felt before. I tried taking 2 or 3 of the pills but they do not help. I have considered breaking my sobriety but I know there must be another option as I want to reinvent myself due to transferring to a new co-ed school. If anyone has experienced anything I have and has overcome please reach out and share some advice as I am in a time of dire need of it.

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Hi, @johne2002 - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm really sorry to hear about the experience with your friend and that he has not talked to you since. Ouch.

Good for you for getting some help with your addictions and staying clean for the last almost 5 months. Rooting for you to stay that way.

Other members have talked about stopping an antidepressant or antianxiety medication, then restarting and not feeling the same results. I'm hoping that members in this escitalopram (Lexapro) withdrawal discussion like @annedodrill44 @mommabird74 @kdo0827 may have some thoughts for you with having extreme depression now and how to proceed. I'm thinking that @parus and @gailb may also have some insights.

@johne2002 - what has your doctor said about coming off and going back on the escitalopram (Lexapro) and the depression you are experiencing?

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kdo0827 | @kdo0827 | Sep 13, 2018
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@lisalucier

Hi, @johne2002 - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm really sorry to hear about the experience with your friend and that he has not talked to you since. Ouch.

Good for you for getting some help with your addictions and staying clean for the last almost 5 months. Rooting for you to stay that way.

Other members have talked about stopping an antidepressant or antianxiety medication, then restarting and not feeling the same results. I'm hoping that members in this escitalopram (Lexapro) withdrawal discussion like @annedodrill44 @mommabird74 @kdo0827 may have some thoughts for you with having extreme depression now and how to proceed. I'm thinking that @parus and @gailb may also have some insights.

@johne2002 - what has your doctor said about coming off and going back on the escitalopram (Lexapro) and the depression you are experiencing?

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Hi johne2002
I recently weaned off Lexapro. I now take Cymbalta and Remeron. I sure like that I’m feeling better and more like my old self. I am however struggling with a good amount of weight gain from the Remeron and that depresses me as I struggle with weight as it is. My psychiatrist is weaning me off the Remeron. I was supposed to see him on Tuesday but we evacuated from the hurricane. I’m afraid I won’t feel as good without the Remeron but I can’t continue to gain weight. What meds have you tried? I totally understand deep depression and will be happy to chat anytime.

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