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Are other pregnant women tapered off of lexapro and how long did it take for the withdrawal symptoms take to stop?
After reading the most resent pubmed articles on ssri use and its affect on newborns and the withdrawal the newborns exprience, I decided to ween off of my Lexapro -
I had been on 7.5mg daily for 2 years, after one year I attempted to stop cold turkey since I was at such a low dose... Severe withdrawal symptoms appeared as seen with all the other postings on lexapro withdrawal. So i went back on at 7.5mg.
A year later and pregnant - i began the tapering process in the 2nd trimsters since the Medical journal said the increase incidence of persistant pulminary hypertenstion only occured with exposure in the 2nd half of the pregnancy - though they did not do a through job of listing dosage amounts.
Tapering schedual 2 weeks of alt days 7.5mg & 5mg, then 2 weeks at 5mg, then 2weeks alt days 5mg & 2.5 mg, then 2 weeks at 2.5 mg, then alt days 2.5 mg & 0mg.
each step down was accompanied by 2 days of electrical shocks and dizzyness that were just a few seconds in duration - until this last step down from 2.5mg to nothing.. i have been now 4 days without taking any lexapro and I've got severe insomnia 2nd to electrical shocks going down my spine every 20 minutes as i try to sleep. the muscles lining eather side of my spine from head to butt are super tight and I'm just getting those shocks that were just in my head now down my spine. more importantly - these shocks are leading to an increase in brackton hicc contractions throughout the night and my baby is excessively restless inside the womb these last 4 days.
I'd rather have the baby go through this horrid withdrawal while in the full care of my uterus than during the first 2 weeks of life - which the medical journals are calling "self-limiting neonatal behavoral syndrome" that includes - shaking, irritabiltiy, unconsolability, and feeding problems.
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How long do withdrawal symptoms from Lexapor last and does anxiety return right away?
I was on Lexapro for 6 months experienced withdrawl symptoms for 2 months after and 6 months later began having anxiety attacks again. I even tapered off the drug for a month but still suffered withdrawl.
Lexapro withdrawal and joint pain?
I have tapered off Lexapro with no side effects except my depression came back! I felt terrible. I returned to taking 20mg cut in half 2x a day. I am 51 & my sideffects havebeen flu like symptoms, terrible GI up set, and rheumatoid type joint pain! I lost 25lbs. Not sure if that's the cause. Any one else with severe joint pain & GI problems?
Off lexapro month by weaning offfeeling anxious againis this a withdrawal stmptomor is it normal to feel like this?
Dropping antidepressants/anti-anxiety meds cold turkey without tapering down your last dosages can cause you to go into a deep state of depression/anxiety. If you tapered down as recommended, then you should go see a doctor about putting you on something else. If you were on Lexapro before, then why did you stop? Antidepressants or anti-anxiety meds don't cure you. They help you.
Can Zyban help codeine withdrawal?
Codeine should be tapered off correctly before taking zyban. Zyban will not help codeine withdrawal, furthermore it may exasberate symptoms such as palpitations, cold sweats and difficulty breathing. I have researched Zyban (bupropian; Wellbutrin) and codeine substantially however I have first hand experience of this and I would not recommend it. See your GP.
How long do Lexapro withdrawal symptoms last?
Two of the most likely possibilities are:If you suddenly stop taking Lexapro, you may feel like you have the flu. You also might have trouble sleeping, have an upset stomach, have shock-like sensations in the arms and hands, feel dizzy, or feel nervous. This usually begins within 1 to 10 days after you stop taking Lexapro. It is not dangerous or life threatening and usually goes away within one week. Not everyone who stops taking antidepressants experiences this syndrome, and it is less likely if medicines are slowly tapered off over a few weeks.The other possibility is the return of depression symptoms. Antidepressants need to be continued for at least 6 to 18 months in most people for depression symptoms to stay away when the medicines are stopped. Stopping them too early means that within days to weeks (occasionally 1 to 2 months) symptoms of depression return. These can include irritability, fatigue and change in appetite, among others. Sometimes people need to be on antidepressants for a longer than usual, or even indefinite period of time.Always consult a medical professional before discontinuing your use of any antidepressant.(See the discussion page in the link below for more input and personal stories from Wiki s contributors)
Can being on depakote lexapro which was tapered off then wellbutrin adderall and xanax cause a miscarriage- pg was unknown and I was just starting all these meds?
If your doctor didn't tell you, you cannot have a child wile on Depakote. Not that you can't get pregnant or anything, but rather it will cause acute problems to the baby. So knowing that, I think it might be possible to cause a miscarriage?
Does every baby on methadone go through withdrawal?
yes, they can be born addicted. every mother and every pregnancy is different. i know of a baby born to a mother that was already using methadone when she became pregnant. the mom had been on methadone for 4 yrs at the time of pregnancy, passing urine screens and following clinic rules. the dose during the pregnancy was 60mg/daily. the first day, the infant showed no withdrawal symptoms. the second day, however, the baby's pediatrician started giving the child methadone. it was a very small dose(0.5 mg twice a day). within 2 months, the baby was off the methadone. the doctor tapered him off it 0.1 mg at a time. thankfully, the child suffered no permanent disabilities and is now thriving.
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How long will it take for the electrical shock sensations in your head to stop now that you are off Lexapro if you tapered off very slowly and have been Lexapro-free for 5 days now?
Everyone reacts differently to stopping the SSRIs (anti-depressants such as Lexapro). Some people take an even longer taper than you are mentioning and are sensitive enough to the medication that a taper needs to mean taking it once every 7 days, then 8 days, and so on. As an anecdote, I knew one person who could tell she hadn't had it 20 days later, so a taper lasted 6 months. Make sure to discuss the side effects you are experiencing with your phsyician and consider a longer taper if the symptoms are limiting your enjoyment of life. Hope this helps! Dr. B. This may not be reassuring, but I have been coming off Lexapro very slowly for 4 weeks and for the last 2 weeks I have had the horrible "zaps" and not only in my head but in my hands too!!! I have only been lexapro free for about 4 days now, and I still have them, even with the slow taper!!!!
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