coming off of lexapro - Anxiety Message Board

CBarrett · 02-24-2005, 05:22 PM

Hey,
I was using it for almost a year at 20mg a day. I just weened myself off in the past 1 1/2 weeks by cutting the tablets in half. I dont know if its related or not but now I feel almost dizzy at times / disoriented. I feel really wierd. Im really scared. If I see the doc he's probably going to want to put me back on it. I just feel wierd, mostly on the left side of the head, disoriented, sometimes I know my heart is beating way too fast. Im hoping my body adjusts.
any help.
Chris

Neverenoughslee · 02-24-2005, 05:46 PM

Yes that is classic withdrawal.

Keep weening yourself.. Take half doses for a little while. then cut the pills in quarters. Then take a quarter every other day and so on.

I weened on Lexapro with the same problems. Its the downfall of these drugs.

Hang in there. Its normal and you will get through it.

I do suggest that you let your doc know you are coming off though. Just so they know.

Hugs

CBarrett · 02-24-2005, 07:25 PM

Thanx,
Im pretty up front with my doc and I doubt he would have a problem with me weening off the drug I just haven't had the time to see him. I will probably call him tommorow and notify him and see if he has any other suggestions. Im done with my scipt of lexapro but I have the generic version (an older version) which I think is celexa or cipramil I recieved in australia. do you think it would be okay to continue weening off with this. I'll also check with the doc.
thanx again.
chris

CBarrett · 02-24-2005, 10:00 PM

How long do withdrawal symptoms usually last ? I just searched the web and got a list of symptoms.
chris

NVR2L8 · 02-25-2005, 05:47 AM

Ask for some xanax also. The benzo's help with withdrawal from the anti depressants. I had to do that with Effexor for 2 weeks after tapering and then completely stopping. If you doc is good, he will listen.

Me.