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Posted by Four Feathers on May 20, 2008, at 11:32:28
I am currently on 15mg of Lexapro and this is helping me somewhat, but I have now experienced how I remember feeling years ago which is what I consider to be "my normal". Earlier this year I began Wellbutrin SR at a very low dose (50mg per day) as I tend to be med sensitive. This provided me with the happiness, positive outlook, motivation, organization, etc which are all of the items I had been missing for years. Unfortunately, on the 4th day this was gone and then I began having headaches and increased blood pressure which resulted in discontinuing the drug. I have also noticed the same effect of calming from beginning or increasing a dose of Strattera when I was on that at many different doses. Interestingly, when I reduce the dosages or quit taking a medication I also get an uplifting feeling. These feelings are not hypomanic, but rather a sense of calmness clarity in my mind. The "withdrawal effect" has also occurred when taking Lexapro and Zoloft in the past.
Can someone help me understand what causes these short-lived effects? I believe that I read somewhere that perhaps adding an anticonvulsant/mood stabilizer to a medication can at times prevent the loss of effectiveness? I have never tried this. I have an appt with my pdoc next week and would like to go in armed with some additional knowledge.
Thank you!
Posted by raisinb on May 20, 2008, at 13:46:16
In reply to Question about startup and withdrawal effects..., posted by Four Feathers on May 20, 2008, at 11:32:28
I don't have a lot of experience with going on and off meds, but I have noticed a similar effect the couple of times I have done it.
I think it's just that initially, the difference seems very dramatic. Then it becomes normal for you (or your body becomes accustomed to the med) and you don't notice the difference anymore. So it could be either psychological or physical--probably a combination. If it's your body getting accustomed to a med, I think that's when you up your dosage, at least in the beginning.
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