Posted by bookgurl99 on July 30, 2003, at 21:36:13
In reply to Re: Lexapro Withdrawal Dizziness, posted by FRND4LF on July 30, 2003, at 14:01:21
Hello --
This 'withdrawal' syndrome does not necessarily mean you _need_ the lexapro. Some doctors believe that the 'symptoms' are due to anxious symptoms causing physical symptoms, but the 'ssri withdrawal syndrome' is pretty well known in medical lit.
If your dr. is a conventional doc, he may consider prescribing a benzo (like Ativan) to help you ride this frightening time out.
If you don't want to use any drugs, then my advice is to do relaxing activities and ride this time out. The dizziness _is_ temporary, usually wearing off after less than a week. And you may have some mild symptoms that will wear out after about another few weeks.
Remember, you are getting better, even if you fear that you are not at the moment.
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