[tavee]

Hey Misty

The Weird Dreams Are Definitely Part Of The WithdrAwals. I Had Them While Tapering. They Would Last A Few Days Or So And Then Go Away.
I Would Also Have The Weird Hallucinations While Half Asleep. My Walls Would Have Snakes And Worms And Cracks Coming Out Of Them. Weird Huh??
That Is All Part Of The Withdrwals.

Regarding Notifying Ure Supervisor, I Would Wait And See How U Are In A Few Days, And If It Does Interfere With Ure Job Then It Is Something To Think About It. I Am Not Sure How U Are Tapering, But Definitely STAy On That Particular Dose For At Least 2 To 3 Weeks Before U Go Down Again.

Take Care
Tavee

* I Am Not A Doctor. This Is Just From Personal Experience.

[misty32574]

Originally Posted by Ohwell

I'm not familiar with your taper situation.....if you tapered a long time, you may not have a rough time.....but if you quit quickly, it may be a long road. With that in mind, I would certainly tell your boss...they may be more understanding if they know whats going on....I have not been able to work for 2 months now. My husband is great and really supportive. Thank GOD he is. As far as the dreams, I had a few very violent ones, but only when I was still on Lex. Had 2 where I heard the loudlest thump in my brain that woke me straight away, thought Jesus had come! Did have 2 weird dreams since withdrawal (and although I have NO sex drive) the dreams were very sexual, in fact I woke up to an O! May God bless Us! oh well.

Thank you for the advice, I think I will tall my boss when I return to work tomorrow. My tappering situation was under my doctors orders. I was told to reduce from 10mg to 5mgs for two weeks then to 5mg everyother day for two weeks, then to nothing. When I reduced from 10-5 I had very bad symptoms, much like what I am having now but the worst was on the 5th day and it got much better in the following week. I wasn't able to tapper again when previously scheduled because I had a rabies vaccine reaction that made me sick then I was sick with bronchitis & sinus infection for two weeks so I decided it wouldnt be a good idea to add Lexapro withdrawl to my health issues. I also did some reading in that time and decided to due the liquid thing and reduce my dose by 1mg per week. So from 5 to 4 to 3 and so on... until 1mg a day. Tappering that way was fairly uneventful but now that I am on my 6th day of nothing my withdrawl symptoms are at there worst.

I havent been sleeping well and when I do sleep I wake up from dreams that leave a long lasting visual and mental impression on me. My dreams have also been very sexual in nature but not very healthy for me. I was diagnosed with panic disorder 6 years ago as a symptom of PTSD which stemmed from a brutal rape that happend to me at age 14. (I am 27 now) The dreams are sexually inappropriate and leave me feeling extremely depressed (and depression has never been a problem for me) I don't want to break down and start taking this med again, I feel like if I just keep pushing on the nightmare will have to end at somepoint!
Thank you again for the advice and support.
Karen

[janep022]

Hi to all,

Last April 2006, I suffered from headache that last for how many weeks, months, nausea, fatigue, insomnia...i feel so restless and thought that I can't overcome it..I went to different doctors , have blood works etc but none of them knows what happened to me and then I went to a Neurologist also which he gave me Rivotril for anti-anxiety but then I went lastly to a Psychiatrist and told me that I have an Anxiety Disorder...I read many books, tried many theraphy and of course Prayers helped me a lot...I took an anti-depressant for almost a year and its called Faverin....and when I tapered it from 1 pill then half of it then 1/4 of it...I really felt miserable that time and thought I can't escape it but now I'm so happy It never came back...I eat nutritious food and avoid caffeine, alcohol and other food that is dangerous for our health...Good Luck to Us All... God Bless.


Jane

[tavee]

If U Want My Opinion On This Since I Am Very Experienced With This Drug I Can Give It To U.

My Opinion Is To Go Back To 5ml And Start Tapering Every 2-3 Weeks About 5%.

I Think U Will Be Able To Function And Work Normal.
If There Is No Rush Then Why Quit Like This.
People Make The Mistake By Tapering The Wrong Way. No Offense But U Did Taper The Wrong Way And That Is Why U Are Suffering. Doctors Have No Clue And Are Not Knowledgeable About This. Thats Why We Are All On This Forum.

I Suggest U Go Back To That Dose And Do It The Right Way. It Took Me One Year To Do This. I Stopped On Saturday And So Far I Am Ok. (today Is Actually Better).

If U Read My Posts U Will See That It Is Very Worth It To Do It The Right Way.

Let Me Know If U Need Anything.
I Am Here To Help.

Tavee

Ps Remember That When People Feel Withdrawls, It Is Usually Around The 7th Day. Now If U Want To Stick It Out Ure Way, Thats Fine, But U Will Suffer.

Are U Taking Any Supplements? Supplements Are A Life Saver.
(omega 3, Multivitamin, And Magnesium)


* I Am Not A Doctor And This Is Just My Opinion

[misty32574]

Originally Posted by tavee

If U Want My Opinion On This Since I Am Very Experienced With This Drug I Can Give It To U.

My Opinion Is To Go Back To 5ml And Start Tapering Every 2-3 Weeks About 5%.

I Think U Will Be Able To Function And Work Normal.
If There Is No Rush Then Why Quit Like This.
People Make The Mistake By Tapering The Wrong Way. No Offense But U Did Taper The Wrong Way And That Is Why U Are Suffering. Doctors Have No Clue And Are Not Knowledgeable About This. Thats Why We Are All On This Forum.

I Suggest U Go Back To That Dose And Do It The Right Way. It Took Me One Year To Do This. I Stopped On Saturday And So Far I Am Ok. (today Is Actually Better).

If U Read My Posts U Will See That It Is Very Worth It To Do It The Right Way.

Let Me Know If U Need Anything.
I Am Here To Help.

Tavee

Ps Remember That When People Feel Withdrawls, It Is Usually Around The 7th Day. Now If U Want To Stick It Out Ure Way, Thats Fine, But U Will Suffer.

Are U Taking Any Supplements? Supplements Are A Life Saver.
(omega 3, Multivitamin, And Magnesium)


* I Am Not A Doctor And This Is Just My Opinion

Tavee - Thank you for the advice but I think I am going to stick it out since I am already on nothing and have been for 6 days. I know it maybe tough but there is a rush in my case. I have gained a significant amount of weight which has caused fairly moderate high blood pressure and my doctor is concerned. I have always taken great care of myself, eating healthy and working out. When I went from 140 - 160lbs... I started working out more and eating even more foods with less calories, and over 4 months I continued to gain and am now 194lbs despite all of my efforts. My doctor is pretty certain I wont be able to lose weight and correct my blood pressure without quitting this medication, and there are draw backs to putting me on blood pressure medication. I will however try the supplements and see if they help.
Thank you! and I do suggest that others reading these posts to tapper very slowly if it is possible.

[Ohwell]

Welcome Jane, I'm new to the area too! oh well.



Misty, I agree, I think you should go back on a small amt. of Lex. (Maybe 5mg or even 3 mg.) and begin your taper again. I have been sick for 2 MONTHS... not able to work either.....if I could do it over, I WOULD sure taper slowler, But I didn't know too... Hindsight right?

I'm soooo sorry about your horrible rape. How tragic a thing to happen to a human being. The dreams WILL go away. I hardly ever dream now, but used to get some violent ones. I would worry more about your dizziness, etc. there will be more physical systoms to come in my opinion....and not nice ones....Let us know what you decide Misty, we all care. oh well.

[tavee]

I Wasnt Aware Of Ure Condition. I Apologize.HOWEVER, THAT LITTLE AMOUNT THAT I AM TELLING U TO REINSTATE WILL NOT WORSEN URE CONDITION., AND IT WILL HELP WITH THE WITHDRAWALS.IT IS THAT FULL DOSE THAT HAS CREATED URE CONDITION.IF U TAPER EVERY 3 WEEKS, I THINK U WILL FEEL BETTER.

Well, Definitely Try To Stick It Out Then And Know What To Expect.

Now For Supplements, Make Sure U Take Ure Fish Oil Which Helps With Moods And Depression, A Good Multivitamin, And Magnesium Which Can Also Help Wtih Anxiety And Those Vivid Dreams U Are Having.

Now Regarding The Dizziness, My Thing Is To Make Sure U Are Never Hungry Because That Will Intensify. Try To Eat At Least Every Three Hours And Try To Stay Away From Caffeine And All Those Fatty Foods. Try To Eat Healthy If U Can(veggies, Salads, Fruits, And Try To Drink Lots And Lots Of Water).
Put A Good Size Lemon Wedge In Ure Water Bottle. This Will Help Detox And It Also Helps With The Acid In Ure Body Which Causes Anxiety. This Helps To Alkalize Ure Body.
Hang In There, Try To Exercise If U Can. It Has Helped Me A Lot. Yoga Is Extremely Helpful.

Take Care And Keep Us Posted With Everything.

Tavee

PS I AM NOT A DOCTOR AND THIS IS JUST FROM EXPERIENCE

[Ohwell]

Just got some barly powder from the health food store, I mixed it with a small glass of water and drank it and almost puked...really gross. I have no appitite anyway, is there any other way to drink this without losing the benefits of it. Sure hope it helps detox my system. Any others using this? I would enjoy hearing your stories about it...

also while there a lady told me about something called Cellfood...anyone taking this or heard about it....suppose to enhance energy levels and help detox your system...anyone?

Got some omega-3 fish oils while there too. Hope it all helps.

Normally I only take my 88 levothryoxin (my thryoid pill)
a fish oil
sometimes I take calicum at bedtime.
oh well.

[tavee]

Do U Know Of Any Cleansing Product That I Can Use Now To Detox My Body Since I Am Off Lex.


Any Suggestions Of Anything Natural???

Thanks
Tavee

[auntybiotic]

Originally Posted by tavee

Do U Know Of Any Cleansing Product That I Can Use Now To Detox My Body Since I Am Off Lex.


Any Suggestions Of Anything Natural???

Thanks
Tavee

Milk Thistle will help detox your liver. Acupuncture, if your insurance pays, is a great detox aid.

I do not think you will have the 3 month issues or the depression. You body was on barely any lexapro as the taper ended. Please keep me informed. Are you taking the inisitol? That will help alot.

[Julia77]

I hope you've read my previous post. Please let me know what you think about this, I really need to hear it now.

Today I went from normal to euphoric ( bad euphoric, you know something is wrong when you feel that way), then depressed and then normal again.

I can't wait when it's over, but most important, I want to be sure it will be over.

[Julia77]

Originally Posted by misty32574

Tavee - Thank you for the advice but I think I am going to stick it out since I am already on nothing and have been for 6 days. I know it maybe tough but there is a rush in my case. I have gained a significant amount of weight which has caused fairly moderate high blood pressure and my doctor is concerned. I have always taken great care of myself, eating healthy and working out. When I went from 140 - 160lbs... I started working out more and eating even more foods with less calories, and over 4 months I continued to gain and am now 194lbs despite all of my efforts. My doctor is pretty certain I wont be able to lose weight and correct my blood pressure without quitting this medication, and there are draw backs to putting me on blood pressure medication. I will however try the supplements and see if they help.
Thank you! and I do suggest that others reading these posts to tapper very slowly if it is possible.

Just wanted to reassure you about the weight, I was also the one who was looking for reassurance when I kept gaining pounds even down to 2.5 mg. It just comes off when you stop the medication. I gained 20 pounds, I've lost them, and I was just eating healthily - no special diet.

[Julia77]

Originally Posted by tavee

I Wasnt Aware Of Ure Condition. I Apologize.HOWEVER, THAT LITTLE AMOUNT THAT I AM TELLING U TO REINSTATE WILL NOT WORSEN URE CONDITION., AND IT WILL HELP WITH THE WITHDRAWALS.IT IS THAT FULL DOSE THAT HAS CREATED URE CONDITION.IF U TAPER EVERY 3 WEEKS, I THINK U WILL FEEL BETTER.

Well, Definitely Try To Stick It Out Then And Know What To Expect.

Now For Supplements, Make Sure U Take Ure Fish Oil Which Helps With Moods And Depression, A Good Multivitamin, And Magnesium Which Can Also Help Wtih Anxiety And Those Vivid Dreams U Are Having.

Now Regarding The Dizziness, My Thing Is To Make Sure U Are Never Hungry Because That Will Intensify. Try To Eat At Least Every Three Hours And Try To Stay Away From Caffeine And All Those Fatty Foods. Try To Eat Healthy If U Can(veggies, Salads, Fruits, And Try To Drink Lots And Lots Of Water).
Put A Good Size Lemon Wedge In Ure Water Bottle. This Will Help Detox And It Also Helps With The Acid In Ure Body Which Causes Anxiety. This Helps To Alkalize Ure Body.
Hang In There, Try To Exercise If U Can. It Has Helped Me A Lot. Yoga Is Extremely Helpful.

Take Care And Keep Us Posted With Everything.

Tavee

PS I AM NOT A DOCTOR AND THIS IS JUST FROM EXPERIENCE

Tavee,

When did you start your yoga and how many times a week you're going? Yoga is the best preventive working out in terms of depression, also it'll teach you proper breathing and meditation.
I am too out of it to do anything now, but hopefully it will change soon and I will join in again.

[auntybiotic]

Originally Posted by Julia77

I hope you've read my previous post. Please let me know what you think about this, I really need to hear it now.

Today I went from normal to euphoric ( bad euphoric, you know something is wrong when you feel that way), then depressed and then normal again.

I can't wait when it's over, but most important, I want to be sure it will be over.

Not sure how often the mania affects those that withdrawal but I notice it in my daughter quite often, In the beginning when I was tapering faster it was severe, now with minute tapers I still see it and for her it lasts about three days.

You tapered fast, more then the recomended 10% so i am not sure how long it may last.

aunty

[neveradullmoment]

Quote from Tavee:
To Make Sure U Are Never Hungry Because That Will Intensify. Try To Eat At Least Every Three Hours And Try To Stay Away From Caffeine And All Those Fatty Foods. Try To Eat Healthy If U Can(veggies, Salads, Fruits, And Try To Drink Lots And Lots Of Water).


Those are the best instructions.Add or take away as needed but following that therory and using good nutrition will more than likly be the reason any of us will stay off the meds.
Cold Turkey for 3 months,gets a little better every day,but indeed there are the random reminders that hit when I dont keep up a positive regimant.
Another help for me is dont think about bad things or how bad ya feel.Make it a point to find a good thing even when it is the worst.

I have been feeling the me I havn't felt in years more and more.The feelings of a less streesfull insides and energy.
Keep swinging folks and I have a prayer for all to see a better day.

[Julia77]

Originally Posted by auntybiotic

Not sure how often the mania affects those that withdrawal but I notice it in my daughter quite often, In the beginning when I was tapering faster it was severe, now with minute tapers I still see it and for her it lasts about three days.

You tapered fast, more then the recomended 10% so i am not sure how long it may last.

aunty

So you do think it's the result of the recent fast taper rather than echoing withdrawals from a three-month-ago quick tapering? You mentioned 0.1 mg wasn't enough to get me out of withdrawals.
I am very curious because if this is the month-four depression, then I shouldn't be very sensitive to my next tapers.
It's also weird to feel such bad withdrawals from such a small dose when most people quit and feel fine.
Sorry for bugging you Aunty.

[55+alive]

Originally Posted by auntybiotic

Not sure how often the mania affects those that withdrawal but I notice it in my daughter quite often, In the beginning when I was tapering faster it was severe, now with minute tapers I still see it and for her it lasts about three days.

You tapered fast, more then the recomended 10% so i am not sure how long it may last.

aunty

I quit Lexapro and Buspar COLD Turkey and I have not regretted it. I sleep better, have dreams again, and am able to go to work just fine. I started on Lexapro 18 months ago and quit about 4 months ago. I would say to be sure to exercise every day and eat healthy.

[Tryn]

Hello Everyong..today is day 19 since I st opped taking lexapro cold turkey and I am feeling good. I do not seem to be experiencing any more wd's. Like I have said many times...it is unreal how taking that for just five days..and I felt like I had been hit by a freight train. Perhaps it is because I have not been on anything like that before and my body was overly sensitive to it. I am feeling wonderful...I have started taking Seredyn an herbal supplement for the anxiety attacks and it works wonderful..I wish I would have found it before getting on Lexapro. Those of u that have been on this stuff for years I totaly sympathise with u awhile tryn to come off of it...but hang in there...u will feel normal again..it will just take time..and as for u feeling more anxiety/depressed..could it be because ur body is used to feeling numb from being on meds..that now u are tryn to get them out of ur system ur starting to feel ur feelings again? Once u have been off of them and it is safe for u to try other things...perhaps u can read up on Amoryn and Seredyn. I have ordered both and have started using the Seredyn without any problem...but as for the Amoryn which contains St. John Wart..my dr wants me to wait a few more weeks before starting that. I am having blood work done Friday. Here are links for the natrual herbal stuff in case u want to read up on it

http://www.amoryn.com/help_success.html

http://seredyn.com/help_helpme.html

[auntybiotic]

Originally Posted by Julia77

So you do think it's the result of the recent fast taper rather than echoing withdrawals from a three-month-ago quick tapering? You mentioned 0.1 mg wasn't enough to get me out of withdrawals.
I am very curious because if this is the month-four depression, then I shouldn't be very sensitive to my next tapers.
It's also weird to feel such bad withdrawals from such a small dose when most people quit and feel fine.
Sorry for bugging you Aunty.

It does seem odd that you are having such a hard time after only being on 2.5 mg.dose of lexapro. First of all are you taking or have taken any other medications, in the last year including antibiotics. Often many other medications will raise the level of the lexapro so possibly instead of 2.5 Mg of lexapro, you may be on equal to 10 Mg of lexapro, if there were interactions.

Advil, cough and cold medications, char'broiled foods, broccoli, xanax, erothomycin, Biaxin and hundred of others drugs and over the counter medications, cause a reaction in the liver's P 450 Cytochrome system, that can increase the lexapro levels by up to 200%.

Smoking as well as alcohol or recreational drug use can also increase the levels of lexapro. This is most likely the cause of Anna Nichole and her son's deaths. Both were on Lexapro or similiar SSRI's, and her son and she both supposedly took over the counter cold or flu medication which most likely increased the lexapro levels causing serotonin syndrome which can be deadly. Anna was on many other drugs including Cipro which interact with Lexapro. I actually heard that they were going to exume her body to look into this. In my opinion after reading the list of medications that Anna was on, she died from a drug interaction with her SSRI.

You also could be a slow metabolizer so instead of being on 2.5 Mg, each dose will slowly increase the level of lexapro because you body does not metabolize it.

Not sure of the exact reason but something more is going on due to the fact that you are having such drastic reactions to such a small dose reduction. My daughter was put on Biaxin antibiotics with the lexapro in the beginning and that is her reason for having such a hard time with withdrawals.

If you tapered off in 5 to 10% doses in the beginning, I do not think you would be going thru the severe withdrawls that you are experiencing. Also, a compounding pharmaby is allowed, by law, a 15% flucuation in the medication dosage, so you may be upsetting your withdrawls because each capsule may have different doses in it.

We used a compounding pharmacy when my daughter went to Italy to avoid having to take the lexapro liwuid and it took two months to get her back on schedule with withdrawals because of the varying doses in the capsules that could be 15% up or down from the dose on the label. I was suprised that the FDA allows this 15% window.

[Ohwell]

feeling more energy today, but having throat issues...in back of my throat feels swollen and tight. a full feeling. anyone else have this? oh well.

[Ohwell]

Has anyone experienced sore glands and weird feelings in the back of your throat? I also have some "sinus"? drainage at times and clear my throat more than normal, I"m still very tired. (56 days off Lex.) Is this normal?

Anyone? thanks!

[Julia77]

Originally Posted by Ohwell

Has anyone experienced sore glands and weird feelings in the back of your throat? I also have some "sinus"? drainage at times and clear my throat more than normal, I"m still very tired. (56 days off Lex.) Is this normal?

Anyone? thanks!

I had this. I felt like my throat was becoming narrow and thin and I had a hard time breathing and about to suffocate.

YOu will get through this... it's another wave.

[Julia77]

Originally Posted by auntybiotic

It does seem odd that you are having such a hard time after only being on 2.5 mg.dose of lexapro. First of all are you taking or have taken any other medications, in the last year including antibiotics. Often many other medications will raise the level of the lexapro so possibly instead of 2.5 Mg of lexapro, you may be on equal to 10 Mg of lexapro, if there were interactions.

Advil, cough and cold medications, char'broiled foods, broccoli, xanax, erothomycin, Biaxin and hundred of others drugs and over the counter medications, cause a reaction in the liver's P 450 Cytochrome system, that can increase the lexapro levels by up to 200%.

Smoking as well as alcohol or recreational drug use can also increase the levels of lexapro. This is most likely the cause of Anna Nichole and her son's deaths. Both were on Lexapro or similiar SSRI's, and her son and she both supposedly took over the counter cold or flu medication which most likely increased the lexapro levels causing serotonin syndrome which can be deadly. Anna was on many other drugs including Cipro which interact with Lexapro. I actually heard that they were going to exume her body to look into this. In my opinion after reading the list of medications that Anna was on, she died from a drug interaction with her SSRI.

You also could be a slow metabolizer so instead of being on 2.5 Mg, each dose will slowly increase the level of lexapro because you body does not metabolize it.

Not sure of the exact reason but something more is going on due to the fact that you are having such drastic reactions to such a small dose reduction. My daughter was put on Biaxin antibiotics with the lexapro in the beginning and that is her reason for having such a hard time with withdrawals.

If you tapered off in 5 to 10% doses in the beginning, I do not think you would be going thru the severe withdrawls that you are experiencing. Also, a compounding pharmaby is allowed, by law, a 15% flucuation in the medication dosage, so you may be upsetting your withdrawls because each capsule may have different doses in it.

We used a compounding pharmacy when my daughter went to Italy to avoid having to take the lexapro liwuid and it took two months to get her back on schedule with withdrawals because of the varying doses in the capsules that could be 15% up or down from the dose on the label. I was suprised that the FDA allows this 15% window.

It's funny you're mentioning this. The specialist whom I was seen by also suggested this, and that was a reason to her mind my body responded to 2.5 mg.
Aunty, thanks for responding. I had been very healthy before Lex and had never taken any meds. I know it's hard to believe but I had never touched Advil in my life. I have a box at home and it's been untouched for years. Therefore prior to Lex I hadn't had a chance to find out about my reaction to drugs. I never took anything else with Lex. Never tried street drugs, don't smoke, eat healthy and haven't touched wine with Lex.

I guess there is only one way for me now: suffer and wait until it goes away. I think it surely might be a wave of my wrong tapering from 2.5 mg because it hit me in the end of month 3-beginning month 4. Aren't they the toughest when people cold turkey.

I don't know how long it can last, can you suggest something to help Metabolism?? I take the supplements suggested by you guys on this forum, Fish Oil by Carlson's, Magnesium, Coral Calcium, multivitamin, and B complex.

I wonder what can help to metabolize faster.

[Julia77]

Originally Posted by janep022

Hi to all,

Last April 2006, I suffered from headache that last for how many weeks, months, nausea, fatigue, insomnia...i feel so restless and thought that I can't overcome it..I went to different doctors , have blood works etc but none of them knows what happened to me and then I went to a Neurologist also which he gave me Rivotril for anti-anxiety but then I went lastly to a Psychiatrist and told me that I have an Anxiety Disorder...I read many books, tried many theraphy and of course Prayers helped me a lot...I took an anti-depressant for almost a year and its called Faverin....and when I tapered it from 1 pill then half of it then 1/4 of it...I really felt miserable that time and thought I can't escape it but now I'm so happy It never came back...I eat nutritious food and avoid caffeine, alcohol and other food that is dangerous for our health...Good Luck to Us All... God Bless.


Jane

Nice to hear stories like those. I have never heard of an SSRI like yours, but they are all pretty bad. Wish you well.

[Ohwell]

Hi, and Thanks so much for the words of encouragement. I have been feeling soo sick for the past few days. (about 56 days off) (took 10 mg for almost 2 years) Started when diagnosed with cancer. Now cancer free (God willing) for almost 2 years. Wish I would have never went on Lex. I hate feeling sick again. Messes with my mind. I beg God everynight to have mercy on me. Sure want to have good health again. ANyone else have this tiredness this far out, with weird throat issues, (not sore, just feels big in the back)? Like theres a lump in the back of my throat? Go next week to the C. Center to get checked out.......Please pray for me if you will.
oh well.

[Julia77]

Originally Posted by Ohwell

Hi, and Thanks so much for the words of encouragement. I have been feeling soo sick for the past few days. (about 56 days off) (took 10 mg for almost 2 years) Started when diagnosed with cancer. Now cancer free (God willing) for almost 2 years. Wish I would have never went on Lex. I hate feeling sick again. Messes with my mind. I beg God everynight to have mercy on me. Sure want to have good health again. ANyone else have this tiredness this far out, with weird throat issues, (not sore, just feels big in the back)? Like theres a lump in the back of my throat? Go next week to the C. Center to get checked out.......Please pray for me if you will.
oh well.

Lump is the throat. This is what I felt. Go get checked out, but there is nothing to worry about I am sure - they are withdrawals.

[Ohwell]

Thanks again, sure pray you're right! What is your story Julia, how long were you on? Did you taper? What problems are you having now.
oh well.

ps. do you have an appitite? (me, not so much)?

[miwalters]

Originally Posted by auntybiotic

Does anyone have any experience from withdrawaing from Lexapro 20 Mg for one and a half years?? My daughter is having a tough time tapering off lexapro.
She is getting sweats, anxiety, moodieness and manic like actions.

Let me know if anyone has sucessfully weaned off a SSRI and what happened along the way.
Thanks

Hello I am currently weaning myself off but its horrible it needs to be extremely slow for me it will be as long as i was on it but for me its twinges and loss of muscle control like i'm drunk and getting shocked at the same time i don't recommend it to anyone who may need a temporary relief from their issues. it should be outlawed.

[mhepner]

When I was 13 my doctor put me on Lexapro. I am now 19 and trying to get off it. I forgot to take them while i was on vacation and thought why not just stop now? Its been 2 weeks since I have taken a pill and i don't know if I can handle these withdrawals for much longer. It started with me just sleeping a lot and not getting out of bed. Then I started getting the most intense hot flashes I have ever experianced. I've been randomly crying for no reason and at really bad times (like at work). Im also getting "shock waves" throughout my whole body that make me want to faint. This is probably the worst feeling ive ever had. I dont know why my doctors would keep me on Lexapro for 6 years when it seems like everyone else took it for a year or so. Im scared that I dont even know who I really am as an adult as a result of being on it before I really even hit puberty.
My suggestion to anyone else is dont stop taking lexapro cold turkey, its very unpleasant and I feel like it could potentially cause someone to do harm to themselves.

[tavee]

I Suggest U Go Back On The Dose U Were On And Do It Right.

I Am Not Sure If Said U Want To Stop Taking The Drug Or U Just Forgot And Stopped Taking It Altogether.

If U Would Like To Discontinue The Med, Go Back On Ure Dose And Taper Between 5-10% Every 2-3 Weeks.

You Dont Want To Do Any Harm To Ureself This Way. U Will Suffer And It Will Take A Long Time To Be Ure Self Again (im Talking Years).

If U Need Help Let Me Know And I Can Guide U.

Tavee