2007-02-05 22:59:54 · 4 answers · asked by lili 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yeah, for lots of people, coming off an SSRI isn't as bad as some websites make it sound. Plus, docs have to warn you of the sort of "worst-case scenario".
I went off Celexa easy, too.
2007-02-05 23:06:47 · answer #1 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really should not go off any antidepressant without discussing it with your physician first. One should decrease the dosage a little at a time in order to give your body a chance to adjust. The chances are that if you stop abruptly, and you do not experience any negative side effects, it is probably because you still have some medication in your system.Also, you do not say how long you have been on your medication.. Some individuals have to stay on the drug for 6 months or more.
2007-02-05 23:17:51 · answer #2 · answered by Alfie333 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lucky you. When I went of Effexor I slowly decreased my dosage and still went through hell. Guess it's different for everyone. I hope you didn't stop cold turkey though. The side effects can catch up with you!
2007-02-06 01:26:38 · answer #3 · answered by The Queen Bee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, you are one of the lucky ones. Going off, and actually being on Effexor was hell for me. Nausea, dizziness...it was terrible, so good for you!!!
2007-02-06 03:29:23 · answer #4 · answered by christerosterling 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋