Posted by Dave@MT on February 15, 2001, at 23:01:30
In reply to Re: Withdrawal from LUVOX, posted by Abbi on February 15, 2001, at 10:23:20
> Hi Dave,
> My name is Abbi, and I too have had "Electric Head" in fact I am having it right now! I am on Sertraline 50mg which is an SSRI type of drug. Is yours one of these? I have tried to come off my tablets several times but can't cope with the sensations in my head so always going running back to the doctor for more tablets! This is crazy and is really starting to annoy me. I am completely cured of my Depression/anxiety and feel it is a stigma to be on medication for depression. I have decided to go cold turkey and suffer with these head rushes. It can't last for more than a month SURELY? My only tip is to avoid alcohol which can deplete the brains seretonin levels therefore making it worse. Also try to keep you blood sugar levels up. I sit at my desk and "Graze" on fruit and biscuits throughout the day! Good luck.
> Abbi.Hi Abbi...first of all I don't think we should feel it is a stigma to be on any legitimate medication. I don't particularly like it either, but I am grateful for how it has helped me get my life back under control. So, don't put yourself down on that account.
Yes, Luvox is an SRRI - it worked pretty well for me, lots better than Remeron, the first one I tried.
Second, thanks for responding. I have noticed that when I am hungry or tired the "electric head" does seem to bother me more. BTW, I like that name...it describes it perfectly.
Good luck going cold turkey, let me know how it turns out. I am trying to get off within the next month myself.
Regards
Dave
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