2006-10-01 02:11:00 · 9 answers · asked by MeLissa 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I personally have never gone cold turkey from any antidepressants, but during my career as a paramedic, I have taken care of people who have. It is never a good idea to just quit taking medications for aiding moods- either for antidepressants or the medications for bipolar disorders, and the like. The body has become used to the medications, and although you may feel great as a result, it doesn't mean you will function and feel as well if you just quit taking them. You could end up seriously depressed and not realize it until you do become aware again in hospital. Before you quit taking your medications, you really really need to speak to your doctor. If you don't like some aspect of the medications, if it is causing you problems, tell him so. There may be other medications you can take that will be just as effective. But please- don't just quit taking what you have now. Take it until you can speak with your doctor. You are worth too much to yourself and others to take that kind of chance with your life.
2006-10-01 02:20:08 · answer #1 · answered by The mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DONT DO IT!!!!!
You need the doctor's help to get off any antidepressant. It takes some time to do. Cold turkey is not a safe way to get off these medicines!
2006-10-01 09:30:11 · answer #2 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can cold turkey anything,, but some are more dangerous than others,, it's always very hard on your body to cold turkey. I have done it before on a couple different meds,, and I can tell you that it's very hard,, just cut back slowly,, it will only take about 2 wks to do it correctly.
2006-10-01 09:35:28 · answer #3 · answered by B V 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am on and off paxil for years, and would never recommend anyone to just stop taking any AD like that. Even when you try hard and going off it slowly, you'll be bothered by withdrawal effects. But going off of it patiently can make it bearable, while going off it cold turkey maybe impossible to handle.
2006-10-01 10:34:16 · answer #4 · answered by maros612 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold turkey with antidepressants will give you nasty side effects. Almost all AD's have the same with drawl effects and they are pretty nasty ones too.
2006-10-01 09:33:53 · answer #5 · answered by bor_rabnud 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please do not do it, I know someone who did- they attempted murder and thank goodness the person survived, but has to live with this horrible memory. This person is doing 15- 30 yrs. in prison. What a waste all because they stopped their meds.
2006-10-01 09:22:38 · answer #6 · answered by Lady X 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't stop taking medication without a Dr supervising it. It can kill you I am taking Cyblata too and find it works very well for me
2006-10-01 10:56:24 · answer #7 · answered by nana_viki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do NOT go cold turkey off of any med. i tell you from experience
2006-10-01 09:18:41 · answer #8 · answered by IKnowAll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Y r u stopping it? U should taper off, not stop suddenly.
2006-10-01 09:14:44 · answer #9 · answered by dragonkisses 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋