2006-11-05 11:17:28 · 12 answers · asked by Jay 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
NONE it is dangerous to stop meds cold turkey, taper off!
2006-11-05 11:18:57 · answer #1 · answered by Golden Ivy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, like the others said, don't go cold turkey, the side effects are horrible and I say that from experience. I was on Paxil for 3 years for anxiety and I got off the meds cold turkey, not by choice, but because I went on a 2 week vacation and forgot them. For about 3 weeks straight, I had major withdrawals -- I would shake, couldn't think, sleep, couldn't hardly walk straight, major mood swings and for lack of better words, it was 3 weeks of hell. It did eventually get out of my system and afterwards I was fine, I havn't been on them since and I feel great. However, I would not recommend going cold turkey, you need to gradually ween off them. And yes, I do believe you can live life without them, but talk to your doctor first.
2006-11-05 11:27:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do some research online for your meds and the ways people have gotten off them. Most anti-anxitey and anti-depressants are not safe to stop cold turkey. You will need to wean yourself slowly. Please consult a physician before you make a decision.
2006-11-05 11:26:13 · answer #3 · answered by hopebaymama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don`t have a success story and can`t think of anyone who will.I ran out of zoloft recently and missed 3 days and it made me light headed,moody and upset stomach.I believe you should stick with a doctors plan to go off your meds slowly if at all.
2006-11-05 12:17:04 · answer #4 · answered by jody 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are under a doctor's supervision, it is very foolish to stop medications for anxiety/depression. Those drugs are usually stepped down in smaller increments until the patient is weaned from them because of serious risk factors one of which is an increase in suicide.
2006-11-05 11:21:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Taper Taper Taper. I've experienced extreme vertigo for 2 days coming of an antidepressant.
2006-11-05 11:24:57 · answer #6 · answered by Adam V 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WHY GO OFF THE MEDS.....YOUR BODY CAN REACT HORRIBLY.
AT LEAST TAPER OFF - I'VE TAKEN MEDS FOR ANXIETY FOR YEARS.....THEY HELP ME, WHY WOULD I STOP THEM AND BE MISERABLE?
I WISH YOU LUCK BUT COLD TURKEY IS NOT THE WAY TO GO.
2006-11-05 11:20:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You will change your mind. You will see just how much you needed them. If it were me, I would take the anti-depressant every other day (or half if it is a pill). Then, go every third day, etc. until you see if you can do without.
2006-11-05 11:40:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your doctor determines when and IF your stop meds-not you.
it might be cold turkey-but the cold might be you...
2006-11-05 11:31:16 · answer #9 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure there are no success stories....if someone's got one I'd doubt the veracity.
2006-11-05 11:41:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋