[Johanneellis@btinternet.c]

Hi, have been taking cipramil for 3 years now. Never really thought of myself as a depressed person, but had brain fog, dizziness and poor concentration so was prescribed cipramil. At first it was great, but over the last year my syptoms have re-appeared - not sure if it's the depression sneaking in or a reaction to the drugs. Anyway, gradually cut down over the past 2 weeks and have now nearly stopped, but I feel so tired. Could sleep for England. On cipramil would leap out of bed and now I turn the alarm off and sleep! Also feel a bit panicky, dizzy, and quiet. Is this normal anyone? Don't know whether I'm doing the right thing. Don't want to go back to the dark days. Any advice appreciated!

[Mr Spock]

Hi Johanne,
It sounds like you are starting to go through withdrawals from the Cipramil. Cipramil is an SSRI (Selective Seronin Re-uptake Inhibitor) and there is a whole family of them, and the withdrawal effects are pretty much identical. Despite the protestations of the drug companies, these drugs have withdrawal symptoms. There are many sites on the web relating to them. I also am withdrawing from Cipramil, but am a member of another forum topic on this web page
called Lexapro withdrawal. Have a look at it and join us. At present, there are about 78 pages with some very useful information, in particular, "Auntybiotic" gives a great list on either page 76 or 77 of other useful websites as well.
Whatever you do, withdraw slowly, and don't go "cold turkey".

Regards,
Mr Spock