Weaning or getting off Lexapro?

Question

When your psychiatrist decides to get you off Lexapro for example do they wean you off it. Do you get sick when getting off Lexapro? Is it difficult to get off such medications as Lexapro?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

A previous answer follows, and weaning is addressed in the 1st 3 pages of section 2, at ezy build, below: See www.theroadback.org on Lexapro. ~~~ What side effects may occur?

Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe to continue using Lexapro.

More common side effects may include:

Constipation, decreased appetite, decreased s*x drive, diarrhea, dizziness, dry mouth, ejaculation disorder, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, headache, impotence, indigestion, ****insomnia****, nausea, runny nose, sinusitis, ****sleepiness****, sweating

Special warnings about Lexapro

In clinical studies, antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children and adolescents with depression and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone considering the use of Lexapro or any other antidepressant in a child or adolescent must balance this risk with the clinical need. Lexapro has not been studied in children or adolescents and is not approved for treating anyone less than 18 years old.

Additionally, the progression of major depression is associated with a worsening of symptoms and/or the emergence of suicidal thinking or behavior in both adults and children, whether or not they are taking antidepressants. Individuals being treated with Lexapro and their caregivers should watch for any change in symptoms or any new symptoms that appear suddenly--especially ****agitation**** , ****anxiety****, hostility, ****panic****, restlessness, extreme hyperactivity, and suicidal thinking or behavior--and report them to the doctor immediately. Be especially observant at the beginning of treatment or whenever there is a change in dose.

Lexapro makes some people sleepy****. Until you know how the drug affects you, use caution when driving a car or operating other hazardous machinery.

In rare cases, Lexapro can trigger mania (unreasonably high spirits and excess energy). If you've ever had this problem, be sure to let the doctor know.

I suggest that you begin addressing the cause of your anxiety & depression, rather than just trying to treat the symptoms by throwing "magic pills" at them, which doctors will happily keep prescribing to you, as a human guinea pig. View sections 2 (page R first) and 6 (page N first) at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris

After 2 weeks of tapering off, consider trying St. John's wort, to boost your neurotransmitters.