Guest guest Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 Wow I could have written that post........can we chat privately? My user name is christinamarie29.....let me know....I'll be online for awhile... mommyto4boys12345 <richters92562@...> wrote: I am new to this group, but I have done some research on Lexapro and withdrawals after I had gone a week cold turkey. I had taken 10 milligrams of Lexapro after taking Celexa for two years. I was only supposed to be on the Celexa for 6 months. It was originally prescribed for me for post-partum depression. The Celexa helped, but I was incapable of doing the simplest things, like going shopping. After going cold turkey for a week, I went to see my doctor about something unrelated, and I burst into tears. Instead of helping me off antidepresants, he prescribed Lexapro to me, teliing me it had no side effects and would be perfect for me. The transition was not easy, but after a few weeks I felt better. But I slowly realized me life was not much better than it had been on the Celexa. I let so many things slide all because I was afaid I might need this drug to make it through the day. The last time I went to refill the Lexapro was on a Friday. The doctor had refused to fill it because I had not seen him for so long. Another apptointment I never made it got pushed back and back. I decided I would not take them anymore, and for a week I did not notice much. But then started a living hell. I first noticed how incredibibly irritable I had become with my four small children. Then I got all these terrible flu symptoms, aches and pains, runny nose, etc. The worst part of all is not feeling comfortable in your own skin. I just don't feel like myself. I have read comments drom many people who weaned themselves off slowly, and could never get off because the withdrawals were too horrible. I believe I would have been just as miserable even if I had weaned off slowly. I had taken Zanax for about a year (years ago), one small dose per day, and when I tapered off and finally quit I was totally miserabe, almost ezactly how I feel now. I am determined to ride this out for as long as it takes. It will be two weeks tomorrow, and it is getting worse not better. After doing more resaech (wish I woild have had the wherewithal to do it before I started on the Lexapro) I believe that antidpessants should be used as a last resort. The price is too huge, and no one tells you about these problems. I have been visiting many sites like this one, and there are many people out there that are suffering just like I am. If I had had any clues what me and my family would have to suffer through, I would never have taken them. I had pp depression after my second son and it went away on it's own. I would have at the least given it (pp dep)more time to go away on its own, or would have taken the Celexa for a much shorter time. I would never advise anyone to take these drugs unless you are suicidal. You can't know how they will affect you until it is too late. Is there anyone out there who had suffered from withdrawals and made it through? Can you tell me how long it took? Thanks for your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 These drugs do a lot of good for many of us. It is unfair for you to decide when it is and is not appropriate for us to take them. Lexapro has helped me get my life back from a living hell I was in. I know the withdrawl is difficult, but please stop scaring people away from a medicine that may help them to survive in our society. mommyto4boys12345 <richters92562@...> wrote: I am new to this group, but I have done some research on Lexapro and withdrawals after I had gone a week cold turkey. I had taken 10 milligrams of Lexapro after taking Celexa for two years. I was only supposed to be on the Celexa for 6 months. It was originally prescribed for me for post-partum depression. The Celexa helped, but I was incapable of doing the simplest things, like going shopping. After going cold turkey for a week, I went to see my doctor about something unrelated, and I burst into tears. Instead of helping me off antidepresants, he prescribed Lexapro to me, teliing me it had no side effects and would be perfect for me. The transition was not easy, but after a few weeks I felt better. But I slowly realized me life was not much better than it had been on the Celexa. I let so many things slide all because I was afaid I might need this drug to make it through the day. The last time I went to refill the Lexapro was on a Friday. The doctor had refused to fill it because I had not seen him for so long. Another apptointment I never made it got pushed back and back. I decided I would not take them anymore, and for a week I did not notice much. But then started a living hell. I first noticed how incredibibly irritable I had become with my four small children. Then I got all these terrible flu symptoms, aches and pains, runny nose, etc. The worst part of all is not feeling comfortable in your own skin. I just don't feel like myself. I have read comments drom many people who weaned themselves off slowly, and could never get off because the withdrawals were too horrible. I believe I would have been just as miserable even if I had weaned off slowly. I had taken Zanax for about a year (years ago), one small dose per day, and when I tapered off and finally quit I was totally miserabe, almost ezactly how I feel now. I am determined to ride this out for as long as it takes. It will be two weeks tomorrow, and it is getting worse not better. After doing more resaech (wish I woild have had the wherewithal to do it before I started on the Lexapro) I believe that antidpessants should be used as a last resort. The price is too huge, and no one tells you about these problems. I have been visiting many sites like this one, and there are many people out there that are suffering just like I am. If I had had any clues what me and my family would have to suffer through, I would never have taken them. I had pp depression after my second son and it went away on it's own. I would have at the least given it (pp dep)more time to go away on its own, or would have taken the Celexa for a much shorter time. I would never advise anyone to take these drugs unless you are suicidal. You can't know how they will affect you until it is too late. Is there anyone out there who had suffered from withdrawals and made it through? Can you tell me how long it took? Thanks for your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 I weaned off slowly. Took me from March to July to come off Celexa completely. I had mild withdrawal symptoms. They lasted off and on for a few weeks. The problem with Lex and Celexa is doctors will tell you you can quit cold turkey. *WRONG*. There is a very small number of people out there that can do this. Most cannot. As far as taking Lex or Celexa when suicidal; they won't prescribe it if your suicidal. You need to talk to your doc about weaning off and if he won't listen find a doctor that will. You don't have to go through the agony you are. There's no sense in that. Barbara Lexapro Withdrawals > > > I am new to this group, but I have done some research on Lexapro and > withdrawals after I had gone a week cold turkey. I had taken 10 > milligrams of Lexapro after taking Celexa for two years. I was only > supposed to be on the Celexa for 6 months. It was originally > prescribed for me for post-partum depression. The Celexa helped, but > I was incapable of doing the simplest things, like going shopping. > After going cold turkey for a week, I went to see my doctor about > something unrelated, and I burst into tears. Instead of helping me > off antidepresants, he prescribed Lexapro to me, teliing me it had no > side effects and would be perfect for me. The transition was not > easy, but after a few weeks I felt better. But I slowly realized me > life was not much better than it had been on the Celexa. I let so > many things slide all because I was afaid I might need this drug to > make it through the day. The last time I went to refill the Lexapro > was on a Friday. The doctor had refused to fill it because I had not > seen him for so long. Another apptointment I never made it got pushed > back and back. I decided I would not take them anymore, and for a > week I did not notice much. But then started a living hell. I first > noticed how incredibibly irritable I had become with my four small > children. Then I got all these terrible flu symptoms, aches and > pains, runny nose, etc. The worst part of all is not feeling > comfortable in your own skin. I just don't feel like myself. I have > read comments drom many people who weaned themselves off slowly, and > could never get off because the withdrawals were too horrible. I > believe I would have been just as miserable even if I had weaned off > slowly. I had taken Zanax for about a year (years ago), one small > dose per day, and when I tapered off and finally quit I was totally > miserabe, almost ezactly how I feel now. I am determined to ride this > out for as long as it takes. It will be two weeks tomorrow, and it is > getting worse not better. After doing more resaech (wish I woild have > had the wherewithal to do it before I started on the Lexapro) I > believe that antidpessants should be used as a last resort. The price > is too huge, and no one tells you about these problems. I have been > visiting many sites like this one, and there are many people out > there that are suffering just like I am. If I had had any clues what > me and my family would have to suffer through, I would never have > taken them. I had pp depression after my second son and it went away > on it's own. I would have at the least given it (pp dep)more time to > go away on its own, or would have taken the Celexa for a much shorter > time. I would never advise anyone to take these drugs unless you are > suicidal. You can't know how they will affect you until it is too > late. Is there anyone out there who had suffered from withdrawals and > made it through? Can you tell me how long it took? Thanks for your > time. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Thanks for your message - sorry I didn't see it until this morning - I don't know how to chat, will investigate. I imagine there are thousands of people who share our story, how sad. What can be done? > I am new to this group, but I have done some research on Lexapro and > withdrawals after I had gone a week cold turkey. I had taken 10 > milligrams of Lexapro after taking Celexa for two years. I was only > supposed to be on the Celexa for 6 months. It was originally > prescribed for me for post-partum depression. The Celexa helped, but > I was incapable of doing the simplest things, like going shopping. > After going cold turkey for a week, I went to see my doctor about > something unrelated, and I burst into tears. Instead of helping me > off antidepresants, he prescribed Lexapro to me, teliing me it had no > side effects and would be perfect for me. The transition was not > easy, but after a few weeks I felt better. But I slowly realized me > life was not much better than it had been on the Celexa. I let so > many things slide all because I was afaid I might need this drug to > make it through the day. The last time I went to refill the Lexapro > was on a Friday. The doctor had refused to fill it because I had not > seen him for so long. Another apptointment I never made it got pushed > back and back. I decided I would not take them anymore, and for a > week I did not notice much. But then started a living hell. I first > noticed how incredibibly irritable I had become with my four small > children. Then I got all these terrible flu symptoms, aches and > pains, runny nose, etc. The worst part of all is not feeling > comfortable in your own skin. I just don't feel like myself. I have > read comments drom many people who weaned themselves off slowly, and > could never get off because the withdrawals were too horrible. I > believe I would have been just as miserable even if I had weaned off > slowly. I had taken Zanax for about a year (years ago), one small > dose per day, and when I tapered off and finally quit I was totally > miserabe, almost ezactly how I feel now. I am determined to ride this > out for as long as it takes. It will be two weeks tomorrow, and it is > getting worse not better. After doing more resaech (wish I woild have > had the wherewithal to do it before I started on the Lexapro) I > believe that antidpessants should be used as a last resort. The price > is too huge, and no one tells you about these problems. I have been > visiting many sites like this one, and there are many people out > there that are suffering just like I am. If I had had any clues what > me and my family would have to suffer through, I would never have > taken them. I had pp depression after my second son and it went away > on it's own. I would have at the least given it (pp dep)more time to > go away on its own, or would have taken the Celexa for a much shorter > time. I would never advise anyone to take these drugs unless you are > suicidal. You can't know how they will affect you until it is too > late. Is there anyone out there who had suffered from withdrawals and > made it through? Can you tell me how long it took? Thanks for your > time. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 I felt thae same way at first, I swore I would never go off of Lexapro. That was until I realized the damage it was doing in my life. I stand by my original opinion, this drug is way over prescribed. It is incidious in that it masks what problems it is causeing in your lie. We are all adults free to make our own decisions, but what are we basing these decisions on? Magical claims from drs and druug companies regarding no side effects, easy withdrawela from tapering, etc. I only wish I had read something like this 3 years ago, it might have saved me o lot of problems.- -- In Lexapro , Moser <ashmo27510@y...> wrote: > These drugs do a lot of good for many of us. It is unfair for you to decide when it is and is not appropriate for us to take them. Lexapro has helped me get my life back from a living hell I was in. I know the withdrawl is difficult, but please stop scaring people away from a medicine that may help them to survive in our society. > > > mommyto4boys12345 <richters92562@y...> wrote: > > I am new to this group, but I have done some research on Lexapro and > withdrawals after I had gone a week cold turkey. I had taken 10 > milligrams of Lexapro after taking Celexa for two years. I was only > supposed to be on the Celexa for 6 months. It was originally > prescribed for me for post-partum depression. The Celexa helped, but > I was incapable of doing the simplest things, like going shopping. > After going cold turkey for a week, I went to see my doctor about > something unrelated, and I burst into tears. Instead of helping me > off antidepresants, he prescribed Lexapro to me, teliing me it had no > side effects and would be perfect for me. The transition was not > easy, but after a few weeks I felt better. But I slowly realized me > life was not much better than it had been on the Celexa. I let so > many things slide all because I was afaid I might need this drug to > make it through the day. The last time I went to refill the Lexapro > was on a Friday. The doctor had refused to fill it because I had not > seen him for so long. Another apptointment I never made it got pushed > back and back. I decided I would not take them anymore, and for a > week I did not notice much. But then started a living hell. I first > noticed how incredibibly irritable I had become with my four small > children. Then I got all these terrible flu symptoms, aches and > pains, runny nose, etc. The worst part of all is not feeling > comfortable in your own skin. I just don't feel like myself. I have > read comments drom many people who weaned themselves off slowly, and > could never get off because the withdrawals were too horrible. I > believe I would have been just as miserable even if I had weaned off > slowly. I had taken Zanax for about a year (years ago), one small > dose per day, and when I tapered off and finally quit I was totally > miserabe, almost ezactly how I feel now. I am determined to ride this > out for as long as it takes. It will be two weeks tomorrow, and it is > getting worse not better. After doing more resaech (wish I woild have > had the wherewithal to do it before I started on the Lexapro) I > believe that antidpessants should be used as a last resort. The price > is too huge, and no one tells you about these problems. I have been > visiting many sites like this one, and there are many people out > there that are suffering just like I am. If I had had any clues what > me and my family would have to suffer through, I would never have > taken them. I had pp depression after my second son and it went away > on it's own. I would have at the least given it (pp dep)more time to > go away on its own, or would have taken the Celexa for a much shorter > time. I would never advise anyone to take these drugs unless you are > suicidal. You can't know how they will affect you until it is too > late. Is there anyone out there who had suffered from withdrawals and > made it through? Can you tell me how long it took? Thanks for your > time. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Thank you for your reply. It seems there are a number of people out there who have problems no matter how they taper. I am going to stick it out because I have been off of it for two weeks, and my guess is I probaly will be over the worst of it in another two weeks. If you check other sites you will read about plenty of people who tapered very slowly, and still went through what I went through. It would be nice to hear some positive storys about tapering. Do you have one? > I weaned off slowly. Took me from March to July to come off Celexa > completely. I had mild withdrawal symptoms. They lasted off and on for a few > weeks. > > The problem with Lex and Celexa is doctors will tell you you can quit cold > turkey. *WRONG*. There is a very small number of people out there that can > do this. Most cannot. > > As far as taking Lex or Celexa when suicidal; they won't prescribe it if > your suicidal. > > You need to talk to your doc about weaning off and if he won't listen find a > doctor that will. You don't have to go through the agony you are. There's no > sense in that. > > Barbara > > > Lexapro Withdrawals > > > > > > > > I am new to this group, but I have done some research on Lexapro and > > withdrawals after I had gone a week cold turkey. I had taken 10 > > milligrams of Lexapro after taking Celexa for two years. I was only > > supposed to be on the Celexa for 6 months. It was originally > > prescribed for me for post-partum depression. The Celexa helped, but > > I was incapable of doing the simplest things, like going shopping. > > After going cold turkey for a week, I went to see my doctor about > > something unrelated, and I burst into tears. Instead of helping me > > off antidepresants, he prescribed Lexapro to me, teliing me it had no > > side effects and would be perfect for me. The transition was not > > easy, but after a few weeks I felt better. But I slowly realized me > > life was not much better than it had been on the Celexa. I let so > > many things slide all because I was afaid I might need this drug to > > make it through the day. The last time I went to refill the Lexapro > > was on a Friday. The doctor had refused to fill it because I had not > > seen him for so long. Another apptointment I never made it got pushed > > back and back. I decided I would not take them anymore, and for a > > week I did not notice much. But then started a living hell. I first > > noticed how incredibibly irritable I had become with my four small > > children. Then I got all these terrible flu symptoms, aches and > > pains, runny nose, etc. The worst part of all is not feeling > > comfortable in your own skin. I just don't feel like myself. I have > > read comments drom many people who weaned themselves off slowly, and > > could never get off because the withdrawals were too horrible. I > > believe I would have been just as miserable even if I had weaned off > > slowly. I had taken Zanax for about a year (years ago), one small > > dose per day, and when I tapered off and finally quit I was totally > > miserabe, almost ezactly how I feel now. I am determined to ride this > > out for as long as it takes. It will be two weeks tomorrow, and it is > > getting worse not better. After doing more resaech (wish I woild have > > had the wherewithal to do it before I started on the Lexapro) I > > believe that antidpessants should be used as a last resort. The price > > is too huge, and no one tells you about these problems. I have been > > visiting many sites like this one, and there are many people out > > there that are suffering just like I am. If I had had any clues what > > me and my family would have to suffer through, I would never have > > taken them. I had pp depression after my second son and it went away > > on it's own. I would have at the least given it (pp dep)more time to > > go away on its own, or would have taken the Celexa for a much shorter > > time. I would never advise anyone to take these drugs unless you are > > suicidal. You can't know how they will affect you until it is too > > late. Is there anyone out there who had suffered from withdrawals and > > made it through? Can you tell me how long it took? Thanks for your > > time. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Sorry, you already said it was not that hard on Celexa, anyone have positivetapering for Lexapro? > I weaned off slowly. Took me from March to July to come off Celexa > completely. I had mild withdrawal symptoms. They lasted off and on for a few > weeks. > > The problem with Lex and Celexa is doctors will tell you you can quit cold > turkey. *WRONG*. There is a very small number of people out there that can > do this. Most cannot. > > As far as taking Lex or Celexa when suicidal; they won't prescribe it if > your suicidal. > > You need to talk to your doc about weaning off and if he won't listen find a > doctor that will. You don't have to go through the agony you are. There's no > sense in that. > > Barbara > > > Lexapro Withdrawals > > > > > > > > I am new to this group, but I have done some research on Lexapro and > > withdrawals after I had gone a week cold turkey. I had taken 10 > > milligrams of Lexapro after taking Celexa for two years. I was only > > supposed to be on the Celexa for 6 months. It was originally > > prescribed for me for post-partum depression. The Celexa helped, but > > I was incapable of doing the simplest things, like going shopping. > > After going cold turkey for a week, I went to see my doctor about > > something unrelated, and I burst into tears. Instead of helping me > > off antidepresants, he prescribed Lexapro to me, teliing me it had no > > side effects and would be perfect for me. The transition was not > > easy, but after a few weeks I felt better. But I slowly realized me > > life was not much better than it had been on the Celexa. I let so > > many things slide all because I was afaid I might need this drug to > > make it through the day. The last time I went to refill the Lexapro > > was on a Friday. The doctor had refused to fill it because I had not > > seen him for so long. Another apptointment I never made it got pushed > > back and back. I decided I would not take them anymore, and for a > > week I did not notice much. But then started a living hell. I first > > noticed how incredibibly irritable I had become with my four small > > children. Then I got all these terrible flu symptoms, aches and > > pains, runny nose, etc. The worst part of all is not feeling > > comfortable in your own skin. I just don't feel like myself. I have > > read comments drom many people who weaned themselves off slowly, and > > could never get off because the withdrawals were too horrible. I > > believe I would have been just as miserable even if I had weaned off > > slowly. I had taken Zanax for about a year (years ago), one small > > dose per day, and when I tapered off and finally quit I was totally > > miserabe, almost ezactly how I feel now. I am determined to ride this > > out for as long as it takes. It will be two weeks tomorrow, and it is > > getting worse not better. After doing more resaech (wish I woild have > > had the wherewithal to do it before I started on the Lexapro) I > > believe that antidpessants should be used as a last resort. The price > > is too huge, and no one tells you about these problems. I have been > > visiting many sites like this one, and there are many people out > > there that are suffering just like I am. If I had had any clues what > > me and my family would have to suffer through, I would never have > > taken them. I had pp depression after my second son and it went away > > on it's own. I would have at the least given it (pp dep)more time to > > go away on its own, or would have taken the Celexa for a much shorter > > time. I would never advise anyone to take these drugs unless you are > > suicidal. You can't know how they will affect you until it is too > > late. Is there anyone out there who had suffered from withdrawals and > > made it through? Can you tell me how long it took? Thanks for your > > time. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Mommyto4boys, can I ask what your withdrawal symptoms were? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Hi. Im a quiet watcher of this list just to see what others think and go through. I have been on several antidepressants for depression/anxiety. Lexapro had the least side effects for me....including less sexual side affects, but i was ready to just be me and figure out why i was how i was and blah blah so i decided to quit and start a vitamin/healthy eating/exercise regimen.. I think after two months of completely being off of lexapro...i was almost totally normal. Im three months off now. I tapered from 10mg to 5 for two weeks, cuz i wasnt sure i was gonna go off, then to 2.5 for one week, and then just off and i think the first week was completely fine, then it hit me....I was very irritable on short short notice, i would cry, then laugh, i started taking b complex vitamins twice a day, and just remembered that it wasnt " me " who was acting this way and asked my family to be patient and helpful. I am now off and my sex life seems to be coming back slowly, my energy is back for the most part, my motivation is getting there. It has its days. I did gain about 15lbs on lexapro without an increased appetite so in my opinion it did affect my metabolism, but i am still not losing any after three months off, but im working on it. I also started to see a counselor who, in one visit, totally opened my eyes to how to overcome my issues and guilt differently. I think i was just ready to try harder than i was 3yrs ago when this all started. But im much happier for the time being, lol. Good luck to anyone trying to come off and congrats to all who found antidepressants to be helpful and calming for them. We all have our times in life when we need something or someone extra to push us through it. Hope my email will help someone along the way. Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 I know that my choice was take Lexapro or have panic attacks forever. It's been a great help to me. Each time I cut my dose by 2.5 mg, I have a few problems, but nothing that hasn't been worth the help it gave me to get my life back to normal. Kathy > These drugs do a lot of good for many of us. It is unfair for you to decide when it is and is not appropriate for us to take them. Lexapro has helped me get my life back from a living hell I was in. I know the withdrawl is difficult, but please stop scaring people away from a medicine that may help them to survive in our society. > > > mommyto4boys12345 <richters92562@y...> wrote: > > I am new to this group, but I have done some research on Lexapro and > withdrawals after I had gone a week cold turkey. I had taken 10 > milligrams of Lexapro after taking Celexa for two years. I was only > supposed to be on the Celexa for 6 months. It was originally > prescribed for me for post-partum depression. The Celexa helped, but > I was incapable of doing the simplest things, like going shopping. > After going cold turkey for a week, I went to see my doctor about > something unrelated, and I burst into tears. Instead of helping me > off antidepresants, he prescribed Lexapro to me, teliing me it had no > side effects and would be perfect for me. The transition was not > easy, but after a few weeks I felt better. But I slowly realized me > life was not much better than it had been on the Celexa. I let so > many things slide all because I was afaid I might need this drug to > make it through the day. The last time I went to refill the Lexapro > was on a Friday. The doctor had refused to fill it because I had not > seen him for so long. Another apptointment I never made it got pushed > back and back. I decided I would not take them anymore, and for a > week I did not notice much. But then started a living hell. I first > noticed how incredibibly irritable I had become with my four small > children. Then I got all these terrible flu symptoms, aches and > pains, runny nose, etc. The worst part of all is not feeling > comfortable in your own skin. I just don't feel like myself. I have > read comments drom many people who weaned themselves off slowly, and > could never get off because the withdrawals were too horrible. I > believe I would have been just as miserable even if I had weaned off > slowly. I had taken Zanax for about a year (years ago), one small > dose per day, and when I tapered off and finally quit I was totally > miserabe, almost ezactly how I feel now. I am determined to ride this > out for as long as it takes. It will be two weeks tomorrow, and it is > getting worse not better. After doing more resaech (wish I woild have > had the wherewithal to do it before I started on the Lexapro) I > believe that antidpessants should be used as a last resort. The price > is too huge, and no one tells you about these problems. I have been > visiting many sites like this one, and there are many people out > there that are suffering just like I am. If I had had any clues what > me and my family would have to suffer through, I would never have > taken them. I had pp depression after my second son and it went away > on it's own. I would have at the least given it (pp dep)more time to > go away on its own, or would have taken the Celexa for a much shorter > time. I would never advise anyone to take these drugs unless you are > suicidal. You can't know how they will affect you until it is too > late. Is there anyone out there who had suffered from withdrawals and > made it through? Can you tell me how long it took? Thanks for your > time. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Yes, as I said, I came off the drug slowly (Celexa) and when I was off of it altogether I had very mild withdrawal symptoms off and on for a couple of weeks. Quitting cold turkey is about the worst thing that a person can do. Not sure how long your withdrawal will last. It's different for everyone. Just as the how the drugs work and affect each person is different. From what I've read here and on the Celexa group the withdrawal is about the same for both drugs....if a person has withdrawal. Seems that most of the time the Celexa withdrawal is worse than the Lex. Barbara Lexapro Withdrawals >> >> >> > >> > >> > I am new to this group, but I have done some research on Lexapro > and >> > withdrawals after I had gone a week cold turkey. I had taken 10 >> > milligrams of Lexapro after taking Celexa for two years. I was > only >> > supposed to be on the Celexa for 6 months. It was originally >> > prescribed for me for post-partum depression. The Celexa helped, > but >> > I was incapable of doing the simplest things, like going shopping. >> > After going cold turkey for a week, I went to see my doctor about >> > something unrelated, and I burst into tears. Instead of helping me >> > off antidepresants, he prescribed Lexapro to me, teliing me it > had no >> > side effects and would be perfect for me. The transition was not >> > easy, but after a few weeks I felt better. But I slowly realized > me >> > life was not much better than it had been on the Celexa. I let so >> > many things slide all because I was afaid I might need this drug > to >> > make it through the day. The last time I went to refill the > Lexapro >> > was on a Friday. The doctor had refused to fill it because I had > not >> > seen him for so long. Another apptointment I never made it got > pushed >> > back and back. I decided I would not take them anymore, and for a >> > week I did not notice much. But then started a living hell. I > first >> > noticed how incredibibly irritable I had become with my four small >> > children. Then I got all these terrible flu symptoms, aches and >> > pains, runny nose, etc. The worst part of all is not feeling >> > comfortable in your own skin. I just don't feel like myself. I > have >> > read comments drom many people who weaned themselves off slowly, > and >> > could never get off because the withdrawals were too horrible. I >> > believe I would have been just as miserable even if I had weaned > off >> > slowly. I had taken Zanax for about a year (years ago), one small >> > dose per day, and when I tapered off and finally quit I was > totally >> > miserabe, almost ezactly how I feel now. I am determined to ride > this >> > out for as long as it takes. It will be two weeks tomorrow, and > it is >> > getting worse not better. After doing more resaech (wish I woild > have >> > had the wherewithal to do it before I started on the Lexapro) I >> > believe that antidpessants should be used as a last resort. The > price >> > is too huge, and no one tells you about these problems. I have > been >> > visiting many sites like this one, and there are many people out >> > there that are suffering just like I am. If I had had any clues > what >> > me and my family would have to suffer through, I would never have >> > taken them. I had pp depression after my second son and it went > away >> > on it's own. I would have at the least given it (pp dep)more time > to >> > go away on its own, or would have taken the Celexa for a much > shorter >> > time. I would never advise anyone to take these drugs unless you > are >> > suicidal. You can't know how they will affect you until it is too >> > late. Is there anyone out there who had suffered from withdrawals > and >> > made it through? Can you tell me how long it took? Thanks for your >> > time. >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Thank you Kathy for your appreciation of what a drug can do for you if prescribed for the right reasons. Kathy <kaceyr_2000@...> wrote: I know that my choice was take Lexapro or have panic attacks forever. It's been a great help to me. Each time I cut my dose by 2.5 mg, I have a few problems, but nothing that hasn't been worth the help it gave me to get my life back to normal. Kathy > These drugs do a lot of good for many of us. It is unfair for you to decide when it is and is not appropriate for us to take them. Lexapro has helped me get my life back from a living hell I was in. I know the withdrawl is difficult, but please stop scaring people away from a medicine that may help them to survive in our society. > > > mommyto4boys12345 <richters92562@y...> wrote: > > I am new to this group, but I have done some research on Lexapro and > withdrawals after I had gone a week cold turkey. I had taken 10 > milligrams of Lexapro after taking Celexa for two years. I was only > supposed to be on the Celexa for 6 months. It was originally > prescribed for me for post-partum depression. The Celexa helped, but > I was incapable of doing the simplest things, like going shopping. > After going cold turkey for a week, I went to see my doctor about > something unrelated, and I burst into tears. Instead of helping me > off antidepresants, he prescribed Lexapro to me, teliing me it had no > side effects and would be perfect for me. The transition was not > easy, but after a few weeks I felt better. But I slowly realized me > life was not much better than it had been on the Celexa. I let so > many things slide all because I was afaid I might need this drug to > make it through the day. The last time I went to refill the Lexapro > was on a Friday. The doctor had refused to fill it because I had not > seen him for so long. Another apptointment I never made it got pushed > back and back. I decided I would not take them anymore, and for a > week I did not notice much. But then started a living hell. I first > noticed how incredibibly irritable I had become with my four small > children. Then I got all these terrible flu symptoms, aches and > pains, runny nose, etc. The worst part of all is not feeling > comfortable in your own skin. I just don't feel like myself. I have > read comments drom many people who weaned themselves off slowly, and > could never get off because the withdrawals were too horrible. I > believe I would have been just as miserable even if I had weaned off > slowly. I had taken Zanax for about a year (years ago), one small > dose per day, and when I tapered off and finally quit I was totally > miserabe, almost ezactly how I feel now. I am determined to ride this > out for as long as it takes. It will be two weeks tomorrow, and it is > getting worse not better. After doing more resaech (wish I woild have > had the wherewithal to do it before I started on the Lexapro) I > believe that antidpessants should be used as a last resort. The price > is too huge, and no one tells you about these problems. I have been > visiting many sites like this one, and there are many people out > there that are suffering just like I am. If I had had any clues what > me and my family would have to suffer through, I would never have > taken them. I had pp depression after my second son and it went away > on it's own. I would have at the least given it (pp dep)more time to > go away on its own, or would have taken the Celexa for a much shorter > time. I would never advise anyone to take these drugs unless you are > suicidal. You can't know how they will affect you until it is too > late. Is there anyone out there who had suffered from withdrawals and > made it through? Can you tell me how long it took? Thanks for your > time. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 Hi terry. I first noticed extreme irritability with my children. Then I felt very nervous, very thin skinned. And yes, I had lots of what have been described as brain zaps, these sudden unpleasant rushes in your brain. I felt totally uncomfortable in my own skin. Today I recieved an order of an amino acid complex that was formlated for some of these problems, and I feel so much better tonight. Too early to say how they will effect me long term, but I am so grateful for the relief. I actually enjoyed my children's company again today. I am in no way judging or trying to frighten people with my story. I stumbled onto this group and it asked for people to relate their experiences, and i thought it might be useful. Thanks for asking. > Mommyto4boys, can I ask what your withdrawal symptoms were? Thank you > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 I have no idea how you feel I am deciding what is appropriate for anyone. I do not know any one's circundtances but mine own, and a few other stories I had read on the internet. I am saying that I wish I had never taken this because i do not believe it was accurately described to me by my dr. A lot of other folks feel the same way. I don't believe i ever really needed it, and this hell me and my family have been through did not have to happen. Having said that, I should have done this research before I ever stared on the medication. Why would you feel attached by my personal story? There are a lot of people who totally agree with me, and no doubt a lot that do not agree now, and maybe they will later, maybe not. I don't need people to agree with me. I felt it was important to at least get my story out there. No offense intended to you or anyone else. I thought this group was to learn more about each others experiences. If you are only interested in positive views, this may not be the best forum.- -- In Lexapro , Moser <ashmo27510@y...> wrote: > Thank you Kathy for your appreciation of what a drug can do for you if prescribed for the right reasons. > > Kathy <kaceyr_2000@y...> wrote: > I know that my choice was take Lexapro or have panic attacks > forever. It's been a great help to me. Each time I cut my dose by > 2.5 mg, I have a few problems, but nothing that hasn't been worth the > help it gave me to get my life back to normal. > > Kathy > > > > These drugs do a lot of good for many of us. It is unfair for you > to decide when it is and is not appropriate for us to take them. > Lexapro has helped me get my life back from a living hell I was in. > I know the withdrawl is difficult, but please stop scaring people > away from a medicine that may help them to survive in our society. > > > > > > mommyto4boys12345 <richters92562@y...> wrote: > > > > I am new to this group, but I have done some research on Lexapro > and > > withdrawals after I had gone a week cold turkey. I had taken 10 > > milligrams of Lexapro after taking Celexa for two years. I was only > > supposed to be on the Celexa for 6 months. It was originally > > prescribed for me for post-partum depression. The Celexa helped, > but > > I was incapable of doing the simplest things, like going shopping. > > After going cold turkey for a week, I went to see my doctor about > > something unrelated, and I burst into tears. Instead of helping me > > off antidepresants, he prescribed Lexapro to me, teliing me it had > no > > side effects and would be perfect for me. The transition was not > > easy, but after a few weeks I felt better. But I slowly realized me > > life was not much better than it had been on the Celexa. I let so > > many things slide all because I was afaid I might need this drug to > > make it through the day. The last time I went to refill the Lexapro > > was on a Friday. The doctor had refused to fill it because I had > not > > seen him for so long. Another apptointment I never made it got > pushed > > back and back. I decided I would not take them anymore, and for a > > week I did not notice much. But then started a living hell. I first > > noticed how incredibibly irritable I had become with my four small > > children. Then I got all these terrible flu symptoms, aches and > > pains, runny nose, etc. The worst part of all is not feeling > > comfortable in your own skin. I just don't feel like myself. I have > > read comments drom many people who weaned themselves off slowly, > and > > could never get off because the withdrawals were too horrible. I > > believe I would have been just as miserable even if I had weaned > off > > slowly. I had taken Zanax for about a year (years ago), one small > > dose per day, and when I tapered off and finally quit I was totally > > miserabe, almost ezactly how I feel now. I am determined to ride > this > > out for as long as it takes. It will be two weeks tomorrow, and it > is > > getting worse not better. After doing more resaech (wish I woild > have > > had the wherewithal to do it before I started on the Lexapro) I > > believe that antidpessants should be used as a last resort. The > price > > is too huge, and no one tells you about these problems. I have been > > visiting many sites like this one, and there are many people out > > there that are suffering just like I am. If I had had any clues > what > > me and my family would have to suffer through, I would never have > > taken them. I had pp depression after my second son and it went > away > > on it's own. I would have at the least given it (pp dep)more time > to > > go away on its own, or would have taken the Celexa for a much > shorter > > time. I would never advise anyone to take these drugs unless you > are > > suicidal. You can't know how they will affect you until it is too > > late. Is there anyone out there who had suffered from withdrawals > and > > made it through? Can you tell me how long it took? Thanks for your > > time. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 A pox on doctors who don't know what they're talking about!! Ahem. Now that that's out of my system... And you are *not* crazy. You're simply the victim of a doctor who thinks he/she knows everything. Sigh. You're doctor is wrong. Those are signs of withdrawal from an SSRI. Do some research online and print the pages and take them to him. In the meantime, take a tiny bit of Lexapro but only when you need it. How long was your wean off period? What dose were you weaned off of? What directions did your doctor give you to wean off? It can take months to come off of an SSRI properly and with minimal withdrawal side effects. It's very individual for each person and each drug. I've weaned off of two different SSRI's now and have had little problems doing so. When you've answered the questions it will give me a better idea of what you're facing as far as possible wean off time, etc. Again, in the meantime, take a tiny portion of Lexapro. It will stop the withdrawal symtpoms. You may only have to take a bit every few days. It may be more often. But it's the only way to do it right. There is a way to do it properly and with the least amount of sides. So don't despair! :-) Barbara Lexapro withdrawals Hi, I'm new to the group and hoping to get some advice on withdrawing from Lexapro. I weaned off of Lexapro within the guideline my Dr. set for me,and about 3 days after stopping completely I feel like a truck hit me. I'm having " brain zaps " , extreme achiness and fatigue, some nausea, and ringing in my ears. When I told my dr. what I was experiencing, he said the symptoms I was describing was not from withdrawing from Lexapro! After researching myself, I know I'm not crazy - these exact symptoms have been reported from thousands who have tried to stop taking this drug. Has anyone here successfully withdrew from Lexapro? What did you experience? Are there any natural remedies to help with withdrawal symptoms? It's now been 7 days since I took Lexapro, and the withdrawal symptoms show no signs of lessening - help! Sandi ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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