Posted by oiselle2000 on February 23, 2005, at 10:29:51
In reply to Re: Getting OFF Lexapro, posted by sbmom on February 22, 2005, at 18:56:46
There may not be a lower dose, but your doctor should have told you that you could use a pill cutter to reduce your dosage little by little (you can buy one at any drug store). When I was reducing I even cut my into quarter doses. The dizziness will subside. Mine was the worst a day or two after I reduced, but then would stabalize until I reduced again. Hang in there. It will get better. I also tried acupuncture for my dizziness & nausea and it was very helpful. It's a shame that doctors are not more helpful with drug withdrawal. Mine actually quit while I was in the middle of getting off of Lexapro & never informed me. I also never felt validated by her when I would try & discuss how bad my withdrawal was. She would tell me that my symptoms were "really rare" and never did or said that helped me. I was so frustrated. I realize now that these symptoms are more typical than atypical. I just wish doctors who prescribe these meds were better educated on the awful withdrawal symptoms that a lot of people experience. Good luck.
> I have been on Lexapro 10 mg since May of 2003 and am now trying to get off the Lexapro. My main symptoms are extreme dizziness and some muscle pain. How long is it going to take for the symptoms to subside? My doctor told me there is not a lower dose to go to in order to taper off. I just want to get off of this medication and go on with my life.
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