Coming off lexapro

[Cirqueme]

Hey y'all, what are some experiences you have had coming off your meds? Was it just as bad as coming on it etc?

 

[Chris]

Hi @Cirqueme

Well, I came off Zoloft easily without too many side effects, but then I wasn't taking it for very long.. How long have you been on Lexapro?

 

[triceps]

I came off Prozac over a two week period with I think, little withdrawal symptoms. Sometimes it's hard to tell what's a withdrawal symptom from the symptoms that got you onto the medication in the first place.

 

[Chris]

I came off Prozac over a two week period with I think, little withdrawal symptoms. Sometimes it's hard to tell what's a withdrawal symptom from the symptoms that got you onto the medication in the first place.

Lol, that's true.

It's also hard to tell the difference between the side effects that you get on the medication and the withdrawals.. They are basically the same. (in my experience)

 

[Cirqueme]

Hi @Cirqueme

Well, I came off Zoloft easily without too many side effects, but then I wasn't taking it for very long.. How long have you been on Lexapro?

6 months

 

[Chris]

That’s quite some time, I was taking it for 2 months. I would ask your doctor about coming off slowley. If you don’t mind me asking why do you want to quit? Is it not working how you expected?

 

[Cirqueme]

I just don't have anxiety anymore...mine was a situation thing....the situation is no longer a problem anymore.

 

[triceps]

I just don't have anxiety anymore...mine was a situation thing....the situation is no longer a problem anymore.

Hi Cirqueme. What a pleasant statement to hear on this forum. "I just don't have anxiety anymore". You're an inspiration for the rest of us. Congrats.

 

[Cirqueme]

Thanks, it definitely feels good to be back to myself

 

[Chris]

I just don't have anxiety anymore...mine was a situation thing....the situation is no longer a problem anymore.

Encouraging to hear. I hope it stays that way for you

 

[Cirqueme]

Encouraging to hear. I hope it stays that way for you

Thank you same!!!

 

[Hurt&Hopeful]

That's really great, @Cirqueme ! I'm going to give an honest answer to you here - most meds don't cause problems for most people. But there are some exceptions, and it's okay if you struggle. I was on Lexapro for about 5 years (20 mg) and weaned off a little over a year ago. I had really bad side effects - headaches, inexplicable rashes and infections, but mostly just really bad sweats and shaking. I weaned slowly, over about 2 months, but it took about 3-6 months for me to feel like myself again and for the shakes to stop. I don't want that to be discouraging - I'm being honest because it's common for folks that DO have more withdarawl to mistake the withdrawal for anxiety symptoms. So I would just say to make sure you do this together with your doctor, and keep an eye on things. Probably won't be a big deal! Good luck to you!

 

[Cirqueme]

That's really great, @Cirqueme ! I'm going to give an honest answer to you here - most meds don't cause problems for most people. But there are some exceptions, and it's okay if you struggle. I was on Lexapro for about 5 years (20 mg) and weaned off a little over a year ago. I had really bad side effects - headaches, inexplicable rashes and infections, but mostly just really bad sweats and shaking. I weaned slowly, over about 2 months, but it took about 3-6 months for me to feel like myself again and for the shakes to stop. I don't want that to be discouraging - I'm being honest because it's common for folks that DO have more withdarawl to mistake the withdrawal for anxiety symptoms. So I would just say to make sure you do this together with your doctor, and keep an eye on things. Probably won't be a big deal! Good luck to you!

Thank you so much