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Posted by artistekevin on November 22, 2003, at 11:01:27
Well, after about 5 years of playing the SSRI game I finally decided I have had it... I have put on 40 lbs, don't feel good at all, and only stay on them because the withdrawl is soooo awful..
Anyway.. Long story short, I started the tapering process about 4 weeks ago... The pharmacist and doctor told me go slooooooooow. I'm now down to 1/4 of a tablet.
It's been really super easy honestly.... I've tapered off these kinds of drugs before, but had to go right back on because I couldnt take the withdrawl. Paxil and Effexor were the WORST. I've had some slight nausea that has been easily controlled by motion sickness meds from the dugstore.
Also, EXERCISE. About 3 months ago I knew that I was going to start the process.. so I began a running program.. After I got to a poaint where I was running 20 minutes about 3-4 times a week is when I decided to start tapering. It has worked wonders... I honestly don't know why... but it just has.
Good luck...
Posted by 34 male on November 22, 2003, at 14:30:55
In reply to Lexapro Withdrawl, posted by artistekevin on November 22, 2003, at 11:01:27
we need to talk , im same way help? please ,OK,ive put on weight on lex-now,was on paxil it was worse on paxil hell going on pax and off pax, weight was worse,PAXIL was all bad! but lex is what im on 10mgs a day now with a small dose of klonpin wich ill stay on ,HOW DO I GET OFF LEX,you said easy,also any reocurring old effects depressed or anxiety, my thing is all anxiety,ive found klonpin can fix it by itself,like you im staying on cause im afraid of old withdrawl bad times from paxil, please help with all any any help info how to stop,lexthanks!oh yeah you say to keep exercisizing? i didnt understand the exercisize part of the story?
Posted by starflower on November 24, 2003, at 9:20:32
In reply to Lexapro Withdrawl, posted by artistekevin on November 22, 2003, at 11:01:27
That is sooo good to know!! I went through hell with Paxil and Efexor and am currently on Lexapro so good to know it's not too bad! Whenever I try to reduce I just get REALLY tired so I guess I might be wise to wait until the spring when the days are lighter. Thanks for the tip on running too - exercise is so helpful.
Love positive posts like yours!
> Well, after about 5 years of playing the SSRI game I finally decided I have had it... I have put on 40 lbs, don't feel good at all, and only stay on them because the withdrawl is soooo awful..
>
> Anyway.. Long story short, I started the tapering process about 4 weeks ago... The pharmacist and doctor told me go slooooooooow. I'm now down to 1/4 of a tablet.
>
> It's been really super easy honestly.... I've tapered off these kinds of drugs before, but had to go right back on because I couldnt take the withdrawl. Paxil and Effexor were the WORST. I've had some slight nausea that has been easily controlled by motion sickness meds from the dugstore.
>
> Also, EXERCISE. About 3 months ago I knew that I was going to start the process.. so I began a running program.. After I got to a poaint where I was running 20 minutes about 3-4 times a week is when I decided to start tapering. It has worked wonders... I honestly don't know why... but it just has.
>
> Good luck...
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