Lexapro Withdrawal Symptoms?

21 Aug 2007

Hi: Can you tell me how much calcium/magnesium citrate to take daily? I tapering off Prozac and its awful. I'm taking the other things you mentioned. Thanks

25 Aug 2007

finally i've been looking for similar symptoms, of lex. Yes i have a lot of stinging, like someone's throwing sand at your whole body. it hurts, everywhere. I only took this drug for 2 days, and got virtually no sleep, because of the stinging pain. and my mind was racing. Now i took this at around 10 am each day, and like i said only for 2 days, my dr. wants me to be on this for a week, till i get used to it. but the side affects, that i've experienced, i really don't want to do that.

25 Aug 2007

hello everyone, several months ago i visited this forum for help with my Lexapro issues. I went from 20 to 10mgs for about 8 weeks and it was not working out. I went back to 20mg and have been on it for almost 4 months now. Early May I had really bad fatigue and I am still dealing with fatigue issues. I wonder if I have Chronic fatigue syndrome. Also, I get pains in my head but they are not as frequent. I have not seen anyone else with a similar experience. What's the deal? I found that this med helped me alot except when I started trying to cut back. Was taking omega 3 supp, taking magnesium, and I'm also taking CoQ10. Anyone try melatonin for deeper sleep? To LMChelp: Has your daughter tried therapy first? My advice is to see how well therapy works before starting the med. Therapy might help bring underlying issues to the surface that is causing your daughter to be depressed and have an eating disorder.

18 Sep 2007

Hi i have been taking 20mg of Lexapro for bout 9 mnths after suffering 'reactionary depression' after treatment for cervical and lung cancers. Recently i missed somewhere between 2 to 4 days medication and for the last 2 weeks i have been getting quite dizzy. How long is it reasonable to expect this to continue. I have not missed any doses since and am beginning to worry. Appreciate any help anyone can give. As i'm sure you can imagine anxiety is getting the better of me.

24 Oct 2007

Hi,

Does anyone know about getting baggy eyes after taking/withdrawing from Lexapro? I took the 10mg Tablet for one week and stopped because I was only mildly depressed. It's been over a month now, but I still have the baggy eyes and I didn't have it before I took it. I"m getting enough sleep too.

25 Oct 2007

25 Oct 2007

She probably will gain weight. Read my post (#70)~ I wouldnt start her on this.

30 Oct 2007

I have been on Lexapro10mg for about 18 mos. and it seemed to help me a little bit (before I went on, I couldn't get out of bed and did nothing but cry). However, due to a financial situation, I had to stop 4 days ago and I am in hell. I didn't think it was possible, but I've got even more symptoms than I had before. All I want to do is get out of my own head, and every morning I am disappointed that I woke up again. Does anyone have any suggestions on getting through these withdrawal symptoms? And how long does the withdrawal process take? I'm afraid to call my doctor because he'll yell at me for not coming in to get a refill (he has no sympathy for the fact that I can't afford his fees). Any suggestions (short of street drugs)? Thanks!

13 Nov 2007

I also have stopped taking lexapro, i stopped taking it on 11/06/07 it is now 11/12/07 and for about 3 or so days now, i have had a nonstop buzzing in my brain, and my ears are rining like crazy, and when i blink or a sharp sound hits me, i get like an electrical shock. i feel so off, and all i do is cry. so i know the pain you go through. all the research i have done says it lasts anywhere from 2 days to 3-6 weeks depending on how much you were on how long, and just the person in general, i have Lupus and Fibromialgia and OseteoArthritis also, so i hurt to being with, but all this now... it is NO fun at all. i have worked with doctors for about 12 years, and have learned so much, but some things are just out of my hands. :(

23 Nov 2007

29 Nov 2007

I can't believe what I'm reading. I've been on 10mg of lexapro for about 2and a half years and now feel well enough to stop taking them but the withdrawal sounds worse than any of the symptoms I had before it was ever prescribed. It was for anxiety. I've been using healthy lifestyle changes and supplements lately and am delighted with the mood regulating results but don't want to risk everything I've worked so hard for. Most drugs have long term side effects so I really want to stop. Has anyone tried any food or supplements that can help with the side effects of withdrawal.

29 Nov 2007

I stoppped taking 20mgs of lexapro on the 6th of november, it is now the 28th, and the shocks are almost gone, still getting them every now and again but not nearly as bad. I am finding that my mood is very irratic, I seem to be quite irritable and get annoyed at just about anything. and only with my family, i go friends houses and am my normal giddy self. someone explain that to me!! I am 28yrs old, and i am feeling PMSish all the time. in no way do i want to take lexapro ever again, but i hope this moody thing goes away before i end up losing my family. It isn't eay to keep happy happy all the time. I also am finding myself to get confused easily and just seem airheadish and stupid!! anyone else??

31 Dec 2007

31 Dec 2007

You should visit and post on the thread: Lexapro withdrawl started by antybiotic. It is a popular board and full of people like us who are coping with this problem. Some on that thread have been off meds for a long time and some are trying to get off their meds. there are many people there who can help answer your questions. Good luck to you... Erin

3 Jan 2008

Hey if you are still checking in would you take a look at what my husband has posted and see if any of it sounds familiar. I think the thread is anxiety with no deppression?! or look up posts by ynotfish... Let me know if you have any thoughts on his probs... Thanks. I hope you are feeling better... Erin