i have just stopped taking an anti depressant,i took escitalopram 10 mg for 8 months then 5 mg for 3 months2.5 mg for a month 1.25 for 10 days.Right now i am suffering from withdrawal symptoms like nausea,loss of appetite etc.i dont want to go back on these anti depressants HELP ME ?
2006-07-01 23:00:51 · 8 answers · asked by amir 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Escitalopram is a Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. SSRI's are not addictive in the medical sense of the word, but suddenly discontinuing their use is known to produce both somatic and psychological withdrawal symptoms, a phenomenon known as "SSRI Discontinuation Syndrome". Compared to the withdrawal symptoms of such drugs as opiates, alcohol & cocaine, these reactions are quite different & frequently less significant, although the prescribing labels acknowledge the possibility of "intolerable" discontinuation reactions & some patients are never able to completely withdraw from SSRI drugs. In the U.S., this statement is used to promote SSRI's: "SSRIs meet the World Health Organization definition of 'addictive'. Many physicians do not get informed consent at the time of initial prescription that covers the difficulties of later withdrawal from the drug, so this syndrome can be an unexpected barrier to patients, especially those who tried the drug in response to a specific crisis, who expected an easy withdrawal once their emotional situation stabilized. In addition, warnings to patients not
to stop taking the drug without doctors approval, while indicated, may lead to a reluctance to discontinue SSRI therapy. See your doctor that originally prescribed this drug for you!
2006-07-01 23:35:18 · answer #1 · answered by bubbieD 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depressant Withdrawal Symptoms
2016-11-06 20:58:01 · answer #2 · answered by mota 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you reduce the dosage on your own or with a physicians help? Either way, you sound like you are having more of an adverse reaction than withdrawal. Contact you doctor ASAP and let him know whats going on. If you still suffer from depression you may need another drug. There are many out there. I too have been where I didn't want to take anything, and I try it every year, but then I get very withdrawn and complacent. Seek help in whatever you decide to do.
2006-07-01 23:10:20 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people can go on without them after the use of them others cant. I guess it just depends on the person... but anti-depressants arent the way to go, its the easy way but after a while you wont be able to hold out without them
2016-03-27 00:58:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know what you mean.. i have taken just about every antidepressant out there... right now i am on Lexapro.. and i have found if you just stop taking the medication one day and continue on it affects your brain badly. i wouldnt necessarily call is Witdrawl. if your brain is used to haveing that it just mainly affects your mood and appetite. not to mention massive anxiety. i recommend talking to your doctor and getting on maybe something different.. i hope this helps
2006-07-01 23:08:09 · answer #5 · answered by alleytress 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT IS NOT A GOOD IDEA TO COME OFF YOUR MEDS BY YOURSELF IT CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS..IT IS YOUR RIGHT NOT TO TAKE MEDS, HOWEVER YOU SHOULD TO IT ONLY UNDER YOUR DR'S SUPERVISION.
2006-07-02 03:16:26 · answer #6 · answered by Simply D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sing, exercise until you are exhausted..
2006-07-01 23:04:05 · answer #7 · answered by MoMoney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All medicine is CHNO.
2006-07-02 07:56:00 · answer #8 · answered by Balthor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋