my anti depressent recently stopped working after 9 months so my doctor told me 2 come off them over a week then have a week free then 2 start my new ones. i took his advise and have neva felt so ill in my life. it feels like i have gone cold turkey! i have palpitations, flu like symtoms and feel like i'm going to faint when i stand up. i'm a single parent of a 1 yr old baby i cant afford 2 b like this. was my doctor in the wrong 4 telling me 2 come off these tablets so quickly? has any1 else eva felt like this? please help. thanks.x
2006-11-19 10:23:02 · 6 answers · asked by milly260785 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
When I came off my antidepressants I did it over 6 months, gradually reducing the dose every couple of weeks. I think your doctor was wrong to tell you to be treatment less for a week, but that is just my opinion. Go back and see him and tell him how you feel!...;
2006-11-19 10:27:55 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I depends of which one.
For example, Paxil is said not to cause any withdrawal, but in fact, a lot of people report hardcore symptoms.
See: http://www.quitpaxil.info/
As a rule of thumbs, you should always stop gradually.If your doctor doesn't believe you as you explain your symptoms, find another one. Fast. You deserve help in this process.
Good luck!
2006-11-19 10:36:32 · answer #2 · answered by mireille 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each person metabolized medication differently, so results may vary from person to person. Depending on the medication, the strength, and how long you've been taking it, it could take anywhere from a day or two to several weeks or months before it leaves your body completely.
2006-11-19 12:39:28 · answer #3 · answered by sherilynn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i was coming off of my anti-depressants i did it over the course of about three months .... but different people need different amounts of time ... it depends alot on how strong your dosage was and how often u took them .. i recommend talking to your Doctor or maybe seeing a specialist
2006-11-19 10:34:01 · answer #4 · answered by aujla_saman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor should have slowly removed you from the meds. You need to call the doctor and tell them you are having withdraws.
2006-11-19 10:32:05 · answer #5 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should have taken you off slowly
it is like cold turkey
tou are feeling withdrawal symptoms
2006-11-19 10:26:58 · answer #6 · answered by Bren 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋