samarama2 weeks ago I taper down lexapro for three weeks after 9 months of use. I had the brain zaps since almost the first day of stopping it, but that was it. today after 2 weeks all the withdrawal symptoms that i had read about kicked in. is this normal withdrawal symptoms after almost 2 weeks? and how long will they last?? thanks in advance
Lexapro withdrawal Symptoms after 2 weeks?
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- 10 Jun 2010 by samarama
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- lexapro, depression, anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, withdrawal
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Added 10 Jun 2010:
this was the first time i had ever used antidepressants. and while my doctor was testing diff. meds he told me that i am very sensitive to drugs and that i had to start from the lowest dose possible which with lexapro started at 5 mg and after two weeks to 10mg and stayed on that for 9 months.
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Elliepurp...4 Jul 2010
I have been reading and reading about lexapro and it's side effects and especially withdrawal symptoms. I found out I was pregnant and weaned according to my psychiatrist's directions -- turns out i was weaned way too quickly (from 20 to 0 in 5 days), but i guess it's lose/lose since i'm pregnant. I am experiencing horrific symptoms, and my husband and i can't figure out how i'm going to take care of my children when he goes back to work. i can barely function. i'm having trouble typing this, and i'm usually very good with words. PLEASE read the post initiated by auntybiotic about weaning her daughter off lexapro. it is by far the most helpful info you will find. there are almost 9,000 posts, but if you skim thru it it's worth it. also, look for posts on lexapro by an erinkj. oh, and search for "Lexapro - Withdrawal symptoms?" --another good thread.
21 Aug 2011
didn't realize i had quit until doctor gave me a script for a new med.for adhd. then today i got on here to just read and realized i had't taken it for at least a month or so.yes i had one brain sap, thought i was crazy also here vioces but mostly at night.but at the beginning i was crying a the drop of a hat and have lost 8 lbs.to day i woke up with my heart pounding because of a dream of rage.always wanted to get off it ,makes me lazy and tired.
jrthirty217 Feb 2012
i was on lexapro for over 5 months tried to come off after 3 months but had to go back on due to bad withdrawals anger ect... so after 5 months i tapered down over 3 weeks after about 4 days with no lexapro i got severe anger brain zaps ect i am 2 weeks completely off them now and i still have brain zaps but i feel better now i started taking 5htp natural antidepressant after 12 days completely off lexapro and i feel this is working ... so hang in there dont go back on them it will get better and try the 5htp after a week or two completely off them but dont mix the two together as you can get seretoin syndrome which is dangerous. doctors should definately warn you about the withdrawal its really hard but you know its going to ease over time so dont panic or go back on them and definately try the 5htp 50mg twice a day is working for me
18 days ago
Sorry to hear you are experiencing withdrawl symptoms after such a short duration. However, this drug is very potent and can be very effective, but it can come with a price. I was on this med for over 5 yrs at doses reaching 20 mg per day and at one time 30 mg per day. I have experienced all the symptoms, but the sudden, at times, explosive anger has bothered me the most.
Be patient with yourself, stay close to your doctor, talk with your closest confidant and give it time. Good luck to you.
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thank you so much. i am still going through all these symptoms that i just dont know what to do with it all!! Praying is and always have been my number one shield. its been 2 months and i think 20 days but one week iam kind of ok and the next i am not.
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i spoke with my doctor and she thinks it depends on a person!! it especially may take longer if you are sensitive to drugs.. i am 29 and i had never been a drug type of person even when i had the flu. i had all the side effect when i first started this terrible drug. she says for some it will take couple weeks and some may experience it for months. there is really no answer to how long this will take to exit your system. i don't think any of these doctors are educated about any of the withdrawal symptoms and/or the length. so when you complain about the withdrawals after a week they will tell you that its your original symptoms. they will try to put you back on the drug. this way it will work in the drug companies advantage. they won't loose a client!! its sad but its very clear to me.
thanks again for sharring all that information and i will pray for you so you can get better and take care of you family.