Withdrawal from Lexapro, Welbutrin, Lyrica, prescribed Ziprasidone.

Posted by miss2sassy @miss2sassy, Mar 22, 2016

I am successfully withdrawing from Lexapro, Welbutrin, and Lyrica. Stopped these meds mid December 2015. There are mild side effects but am pleased with progress. I now have mental clarity beyond any hopes over the past 10 years. Yesterday my new new doctor prescribed Ziprasidone HCL 20mg for mild bipolar disorder. I filled the scrip, but have not started the medication. Have been researching the side effects, which are frightening. Am calling the Dr. today to say I will not take this. It seems to me that I am being prescribed medicine for temporary side effects. I am trying to find help for fibromyalgia and think that reducing stress will help. Have had many years of various levels of "trauma" which caused the fibro.
I understand that mental/mood disorders can be difficult to treat but am getting frustrated. I don't feel like I am being heard by the new internist, pain management Dr. or psychiatric physician assistant.

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farabella | @farabella | Sep 27, 2018

In reply to @parus "@farabella Keep in mind the brain zaps are temporary." + (show)

What about severe crying and anxiety. Will these go away? Could someone help me?

Lisa Lucier | @lisalucier | Oct 1, 2018

In reply to @farabella "What about severe crying and anxiety. Will these go away? Could someone help me?" + (show)

Hi, @farabella - just wanted to touch base with you and see how you are doing. You'd mentioned severe crying and anxiety, and I'm so sorry to hear that is what you were going through. Concerned about you and wondering if you may have talked to your doctor about what you were experiencing?

@kaylacookie - how are things going with tapering the last third of the full dose of escitalopram (Lexapro)?

debrakay | @debrakay | Oct 9, 2018

Getting off any drug is brutal. I am seeking help with getting off Klonipin but am having no luck. You seem to be doing well. What is your secret?

Lisa Lucier | @lisalucier | Oct 9, 2018

In reply to @debrakay "Getting off any drug is brutal. I am seeking help with getting off Klonipin but am..." + (show)

Hi, @debrakay - welcome. I'm sorry to hear you're not having luck in your quest to get off Clonazepam (Klonopin). I'm guessing that members in this discussion on withdrawing from a number of mental health medications will have some good ideas for you about their secrets and tips.

Also, you may want to check out this discussion specifically on tapering off Clonazepam (Klonopin): https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/klonopin-taper/?pg=1#chv4-comment-stream-header

jdstokes6229 | @jdstokes6229 | Oct 26, 2018

I ran out of my lexapro so going off it wasn't my plan but didn't have enough to last until I saw my new doctor in my new town. is dizziness a sign or symptom of withdrawal? I have been out for almost a week and half and I am having some serious dizzy spells. I should let you know that I was placed on this medication for PMDD and some depression as I have had a hard time in my adult life, but mainly for the PMDD I have factor 5 lieden so I am unable to take any hormone replacement with estrogen in it. But I also have gained about 20 pounds since being on this medication and would like to find something that maybe able to help with the weight issue as well. Or I am wondering if I may be having some vertigo issues even though I have never been diagnosed with it

rascal1 | @rascal1 | Oct 29, 2018

Is there a discussion group
for weaning from Xanax which I am attempting with dr assistance. I have severe anxiety and depression mostly due to passing of my daughter 2 years ago and other emotional and medical setbacks. This is no way to live.

Parus | @parus | Oct 29, 2018

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@rascal1 Not an easy time for you. How long ago since the death of your daughter?

rascal1 | @rascal1 | Oct 29, 2018

In reply to @parus "@rascal1 Not an easy time for you. How long ago since the death of your daughter?" + (show)

She passed away Aug 2016 from ovarian cancer at age 47 leaving a husband and 3 children. I was in hospital with hip replacement and rehabbed quickly to be with her during her wretched final months.
Thanks for your concern!

rascal1 | @rascal1 | Oct 29, 2018

In reply to @rascal1 "She passed away Aug 2016 from ovarian cancer at age 47 leaving a husband and 3..." + (show)

Does anyone know the appropriate discussion group for me? I’m new to online groups

Lisa Lucier | @lisalucier | Oct 29, 2018

In reply to @rascal1 "Is there a discussion group for weaning from Xanax which I am attempting with dr assistance...." + (show)

Hi, @rascal1 - I'd suggest this discussion on tapering off of Alprazolam (Xanax): https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/xanax-withdrawal/

You might be interested in reading through the posts there and posting any comments or questions of your own as a reply to another member's post or at the very end of the discussion thread.