Posted by mariamp on August 7, 2005, at 23:04:25
Hello, I have been searching for some explanation to some medical illnesses I have been suffering. My latest thoughts are about any long term side effects from the serotonin withdrawal. I was on celexa for 2 years and was off for 4 months when I began to suffer a bout of typical withdrawal symptoms I innitially suffered after coming off of the drug. At the time it only lasted a week. I awoke 4 months later with dizziness, nausea, tingling down my extemities, agitation, and weakness. They lasted a week and what has remained for 5 months now is a constant achiness in my calves and feet along with an upper body tremor. Medically, the many doctors have found no explanation. My concern is a possible addicton-like to serotonin, or long lasting effects of its withdrawal. Has any one heard of such a thing as recurring withdrawal this long after stopping? Or can anyone point me in the right direction? I am sure my psych dr. would say no way. Any info would be greatly appreciated. thanks
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