If I didn't wean off Lexapro 10 mg and am experiencing severe withdrawals is there anything I can do other than getting back on Lexapro?

Answer 1

Obviously, you would not want to take any other addictive or dependent medications because that would defeat the purpose of you stopping your Lexapro. Not only that, but you would also become addicted or dependent on those other medications.

First of all, you should only stop taking medication that is prescribed to you under the advice and supervision of the prescribing doctor. The doctor would have weaned you from the medication to help prevent or at the least lower the withdrawal symptoms you are experiencing. He would have also given you advice on how to cope with the symptoms.

Nonetheless, there are several things you can try to do to help yourself become more comfortable. What generally works for you when you are feeling the symptoms you are feeling such as: the anxiety, the nausea, etc.

You can actually request Phenergan from a doctor. This is prescription medication for nausea and vomiting. It will also make you sleepy. Taken correctly, and only for the couple of days that you must, you will not become dependent on this medication. Since it makes you drowsy as well, it could also help with the nervousness or anxiety you might feel.

Try taking a cool shower or relaxing in cool bath water if you are experiencing cold sweats, a common symptom of withdrawal. Dress in cool clothing but throw a blanket over you if you feel too cold, which will also keep you from feeling too overheated.

You can take Tylenol, up to 1000mg every six hours, for any aches, pains, or headaches you may be experiencing, provided you are not currently taking any other medications containing acetaminophen.

For the anxiety, shakiness, or nervousness, what do you normally do when you need to relax? Relaxing in the tub, relaxing in bed, concentrating on something that will take your mind from your anxiety such as a movie or TV show, are some things that may help.

I don't know of any "home remedy" type teas or massage methods myself. Maybe someone else will come along and add more input as far as that goes.

Just hang in there. Withdrawal symptoms will only last for a few days. The best you can do for this is to sleep it off if you can without the help of any other medication or addictive substances. This can be difficult during withdrawal though. However, the reason that you were taking Lexapro, commonly depression, will not go away after this illness has passed. It may even get worse.

It is really important that you contact the Doctor Who prescribed your Lexapro and seek his advice on this matter. He may have better ideas or something that could really help you for your specific requirements.