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• Has anyone experienced Hypothermia after tapering off LEXAPRO?
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I started taking lexapro 10mg 4 years ago when I still had insurance and I began tapering off last year and then 2 months after being completely off it I experienced the weirdest HYPOTHERMIC experience along with other sensations and thoughts that almost made me check into a Hospital...luckily I survived the whole ordeal and immediately I went back onto Lexapro which really sucks....I get my lexapro from a friend who gets it for me for free..(long story) but Im considering going to see a psychiatrist soon. I don't have insurance now, but I'll manage I guess...
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•Voting Question: Tapering off Lexapro?
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I have been on Lexapro only about a year. I was on 10mg until this past October when I was upped to 20mg. I never had any bad side effects getting on, just a little indegestion. My anxiety issues were not constant and actually infrequent. I have started tapering off, I have been taking only 15mg the past week, and I plan on dropping down to 10 for about 2 weeks, then to 5mg for a week and then be off. Is this too fast? I have heard about horrible side effects from weening off, but I am not experiencing anything at all.... am I doing it too fast?
I read that if you didn't really experience any problems getting on your probably wont experience any getting off... except maybe towards the end is that true?
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• Tapering off lexapro to wellbutrin???
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I am currently taking lexapro 30mg. I would like to taper down and start to take wellbutrin.
Should I taper off lexapro fully first then begin wellbutrin? (so I can distinguish the wellbutrin effects from the lexapro withdrawal side effects?) Or not necessary.
Im going to my doctor Tuesday. Just wanted to hear thoughts.
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• I'm thinking about tapering off Lexapro- Any advice?
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Been taking Lexapro for 3 1/2 years now for dibilitating panic attacks. It has worked great! I still experience the occasional worry, but nothing compared to what I used to. I know that I need to work with my doc on this but thought maybe I could get some advice before I make my decision. I have been doing some research on tapering off Lexapro and have read hundreds of reports from people saying that they have experience horrific side effects like brain shivering, ice cold sensations through head, brain freezing. Does anyone have any words of wisdom? My main question is do I have to worry about the panic attacks coming back? They were so bad 3 years ago that I couldn't make it to work and my mom had to take care of my kids- I was like a prisoner! I don't want to go through that ever again but I feel like it's time to stop the Lexapro.
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•Voting Question: How do I finish tapering off Lexapro?
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I've been on Lexapro for 9 months at 10 mg per day. I've had some bad side effects from the meds and decided to, at the very least, try reducing my dosage.
I've read such 'horror stories' about the withdrawal symptoms I was ready for the worst. I cut my dosage from 10 mg to 5 mg per day. It has been 10 days now at the 5 mg dosage and I've had *no* withdrawal symptoms (no depression, either - I was prescribed it for 'environmental issues' and things have improved greatly).
I don't want to taper off too fast and I'm not sure what is the best way to proceed? Should I stay at this dosage for a longer period? Should I alternate days (ex: take it one day, skip the next)?
Thank you
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•Voting Question: Tapering off of Lexapro?
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I had been taking both Lexapro and Wellbutrin XL for about a year. Under my doctor's guidance, I have successfully tapered off of the Wellbutrin XL, and started to taper off of Lexapro about a month ago. I have tapered from 20 mg, down to 15, then 10, then 5. 3 days ago I decided to take my last pill and today I am feeling very drugged up. Foggy minded, and a little dizzy. Almost as if I haven't slept in a few days, kind of feeling. It's very irritating!
I have read that omega-3's and B vitamins are good for people suffering from "brain zaps". Do you think it could help with what I am going through?
Should I cut the 5mg's in half, and take those to ease the transition?
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•Voting Question: how to I taper off lexapro safely?
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I am currently on 20 mgs of lexapro and would like to get off of it completely. What is the safest way to do that?
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• weird dreams when tapering off lexapro 10 mg. dosage.?
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i've noticed in the last week since i've been only taking 10 mg. every other day that on the days i don't take it--i don't sleep as good at night and have weird vivid dreams. i also notice a little more tiredness and tension during the day. the pharmacist and doctor say that these are normal withdrawal symptoms. they are not horrible, just annoying. any feedback? also, when will my sex drive return to normal?
i've been on the lexapro for 1 1/2 years, and the depression/anxiety was situational, and has now dissipated. ready to just be back to being me again.
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• Lexapro-How did doc tell you to taper off?
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I am coming off of Lexapro (10mg). My doctor advised to take one pill every other day for 2 weeks. I am on the second week and am starting to get dizzy and weird feeling in my head. My emotions are okay, a little strong, which is good since they were ALL dead! haha I am just wondering if the tapering off period should be longer than 2 weeks. This seems short from what others have said they were told to do. Just curious on the time period that others were told by medical professionals/pharmacists.
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• How do I safely taper off taking Lexapro?
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I am on 20 mg of Lexapro and I would like to try life without an anti depressant. I can go a day without taking it but then I start to feel sick.
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