my doctor keeps trying different antidepressents on me. He put me on lexapro, I didn;t like the way I feel on it so I stopped taking it and I feel weird.
2007-01-01 04:46:56 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Pretty much all the common antidepressants cause some type of withdrawal symrtoms. You should go back to the doctor and look at finding another drug which suits you better;
2007-01-01 04:49:34 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely those weird feelings are symptoms of withdrawl. Usually you dont just stop cold turkey from these drugs , but are weened off them.These affects should subside for the most part within 3 or 4 days although you may feel tired or sluggish for a week or two after stopping altogether. Just try to eat right and get plenty of rest . You should however talk to your doctor and describe whats happening, especially if your being treated for depression . Most likely you need a different prescription. You shouldnt start taking any drug not prescribed , and never stop taking drugs prescribed without first talking to your doctor.
2007-01-01 04:48:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I was on Prozac for years! I made the decision to stop because my life was going well and i just stopped. I did fine however with some antidepressants you will become quite weepy. But you should be fine after a week or so, I feel wonderful now. I keep myself busy with church and friends. I journal and I just don't need the meds anymore.I am fine.No more chemical imbalance.
2007-01-01 05:20:54 · answer #3 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most antildepressants should not be stopped without slowly weaning yourself off of them.
I'm sorry the Lexapro didn't work for you. I took me several tries before I found one that worked for me, without making me feel like there was a drug running through my system. Some made me feel weird, one made me really mean, one put 25 lbs on me in no time flat, and one made me forget my kids names. Finally, when I didn't want to try any more meds, I agreed to try one more. Wellbutrin. It works great for me, and I have zero side effect. You need to find the right one for you. Don't give up. Good luck to you.
2007-01-01 04:52:14 · answer #4 · answered by jmiller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. There are even lawsuits and petitions against some of those medicines. I do take antidepressants ---but now mood stabilizers mainly is what mine are called. My nerve medication has really helped me the most b/c I have such worry and anxiety. Good luck to you and best wishes for 2007
2007-01-01 04:49:11 · answer #5 · answered by just julie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
strong for you, i have been smoke loose for merely over 2 years. It change into very troublesome, yet first you should make up your thoughts that you want to stop. I did it chilly turkey yet it truly is not for all of us try an help (patch, gum). also attempt to decision your undemanding, like in case you force a particular thanks to artwork bypass a diverse route (you'll note that you in all likelihood get rid of darkness from on a similar spots on your force) so even if it truly is diverse you may destroy that habit also carry round a bag of carrot sticks once you get the urge to placed something on your mouth have a carrot. yet enable me allow you to already know I felt soooo a lot extra effective and that i change into really smoking about a similar as you a million/2 a %. an afternoon. you'll see a huge difference this is extremely nicely well worth the attempt. lower back strong success
2016-12-01 09:46:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't stop your medication without talking to your Doctor that very dangerous to stop through treatment of any medication especially anti depressant they have a lot of side effect while your body gets used to them and sometimes they take a few weeks before you start to feel any difference .. i do hope you feel better soon everyone gets depressed at some point throughout life but if its serious enough to need medication id say on them before you give up hope on them and id try and get someone to talk to that can help through the bad days
2007-01-01 04:52:36 · answer #7 · answered by upyafartpipe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! You can seriously get really sick! You need to talk to your doctor because there is a bunch other meds that may be better. It's a process of elimination until you find the right one for you. my cousin is now legally mentaly disabled because she stopped cold turkey instead of going off them little by little. Call your doctor NOW!
2007-01-01 04:54:43 · answer #8 · answered by lauralie1978 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most antidepressants need to be gone off gradually. Check in with your doc tomorrow and see what theregimen is to go off this med.
2007-01-01 04:48:59 · answer #9 · answered by mountain woman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antidepressents are drugs, and all drugs can cause withdrawl symptoms. So yes.
2007-01-01 04:50:20 · answer #10 · answered by Earnesty_in_life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋