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Lexapro withdrawal
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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I have been on Lexapro 20 for 10 yrs and now weaning from 10 mg. My psychiatrist suggested Lexapro liquid. It will be written generic.
This has worked well so far as I have really good control with dosage.
I use Hemp derived THC at about 1pm as the symptoms start to affect me.
Just takes edge off and legal in all states
So far on 7 mg daily
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3 ReactionsI am trying desperately to cope with trazodone withdrawal. I was on 50mg to sleep and was still tired all day. Tried tapering at half dose but anxiety too high. Now am doing a 12 and a half taper. Only two nights but I am dizzy, weak, anxious and feel like I will pass out every day. I have been on celexa (30mg ) for 20 yrs. Maybe my anxiety is the problem ? Interested in how your withdrawal was. Any advice would be helpful. I do not feel that there is enough help for withdrawal from these drugs.
I am trying to ween off Lexapro. 10 mg for 9 yrs. I just started the process 10 days ago trying to go down to 5 but I just had a huge Anxiety bout for 2 days now. Can’t eat, brain fog, shacky, can’t sit still. My life is very difficult now financially so I think I might wait until I am in a better space all around, work family ect. Do you stay on this drug for life? I am soon to be 65. Good shape. Active. Doing good until I tried to get off again. Fish oils, B12, Testosterone and other herbs. Is there a better option? Combo? Stress is the killer for me.
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2 ReactionsI feel bad for you. it seems as though the other aspects of your life are going well. Stress is somewhat a factor too. My hubby had quadruple bipass surgery 24 years ago, so I worry too. I am also taking Lexapro 20 mg. I upped it from 10 mg to 20 mg per doctors advice. I am feeling a tad more tired, but we are moving and don’t want to cut back until after we get settled. We have an almost 3 yr old gsd and I hope she doesn’t feel too much of my problem. Did you talk to your doctor before weaning back to five? Keep your chin up. 🥰
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2 ReactionsMs. Xyla
I’m curious if it is normal to be constantly exhausted when withdrawing.
I am hoping people still read these posts. Lol. 52 years old. I've been taking lexapro for 20+ years. The older I get the worse the sexual side effects are. So I take lexapro vacations. I am usually good for 5 days. But if I get to day 6 without taking it, then look out. Anger outbursts like you wouldn't believe. Body aches, insomnia, suicidal thoughts, and feeling like I am in a fish bowl. I really want to be off of lexapro so I can enjoy the bedroom a little bit more with my wife. However the lexapro works like a charm (except for the weight gain and sexual side effects) when I am on it. My doctor and I have tried all the different meds. Everything from trintellix, Prozac, zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, Luvox, etc. I already take wellbutrin and Lamictal as well. None of my other meds give me sexual side effects except the lexapro. Do I have them try to keep prescribing different meds until i find the right one? Or do I have them ween me off of it? I just hate trying different meds because the lexapro withdrawal sucks. Even if I am weened off for a couple of weeks. I wish there was a physical test they could give me to see what med does and does not cause sexual side effects. 🤣 People have asked me, don't the positives of lexapro outweigh the negative sexual side effects? The answer is a resounding no! When i am off of the lexapro I feel sexually alive again. People say take the little blue pill. I don't have ED. No issues there. I just have trouble climaxing. I dont even remotely come close. It doesnt matter if i go without it for 3 months. Same thing. Any one have any suggestions? Just beyond frustrating
My partner has been taking Zoloft and has no problems, but he takes a low dose.
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1 ReactionThere is a genetic test you can take to see what rx is best suited for you. Out of pocket expensive and my insurance did not cover. I went got it for the withdrawal symptoms even taken over a month to taper off were horrendous. Unfortunately the drug prescribed still had many side effects and I had to get off it.
I never had suicidal tendencies so I feel you want / need to be on something. Are you receiving therapy to talk those thoughts out?
For anxiety / depression have you tried Transcranial magnetic stimulation?
Sorry you are going thru this and hope everything gets better for you.