Posted by klinkc on December 9, 2003, at 17:42:54
In reply to Re: going off lexapro, posted by cait9745 on November 6, 2003, at 7:46:42
I started on 20mg of Lexapro and have been tapered down to 10 and 5. After 3 days of not having anythign I had to take some today. I was really dizzy and could hardly drive or stand straight. I wanted to close my eyes all the time! Going off of antidepressants is hard, but if you are feeling better, it is a good thing. I was on Paxil for a year, 4 years ago, and it was MUCH MUCH worse than this. I think I'll be shaving off a little at a time. I would recommend giving it a try and when you are really close to the end, make it on a weekend or holiday to go completely off. That way you can sleep or just hang out at home.
Good luck, I'd also recommend investing in a couple of depression/anxiety books in case you feel a little nervous coming off!
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