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Old 07-03-2007, 01:39 PM   #1
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Is it okay to go cold turkey

I have been on 10mg Lexapro for 12 days and it has helped but its KILLING my stomach to the point of not being able to eat. I was worried about weight gain with this but with the way my stomach is after I eat I don't know how I could have gained anything. I know it hasn't been long enough but its very bad so I might just have to another kind of medicine. My question is since its only been 12 days can I just go cold turkey???

 
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Re: Is it okay to go cold turkey

If you want to feel like garbage, go ahead. I'd really talk to a doctor and see if you could taper down off one and then go onto a new one so that the withdrawals are minimal.

 
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Re: Is it okay to go cold turkey

I agree with stressedteacher

 
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Re: Is it okay to go cold turkey

Even after 12 days in a row, cold turkey is still not a good idea. Try 1 day with, one day without, and go from there. Good Luck.

 
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Re: Is it okay to go cold turkey

After 12 days I think you can stop cold turkey. In the past I have stopped ADs after a year or so without tapering with no ill effects. Of course, I know "everyone is different." I doubt your doctor would have you taper from 12 days at 10 mg. Hope you feel better

 
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