Posted by austex on March 13, 2004, at 20:11:41
In reply to Lexapro Withdrawal Dizziness/Tingling/Numbness?!, posted by CR on January 8, 2004, at 16:16:47
About 4 mos ago I attempted to quit lexapro after 2 years on 5 mg. I wanted to quit because of really bad gas, abdominal pain and foggy headiness.The first week I felt great, really great, and all the side effect quit. 2nd week I started being easily agitated, 3rd we same plus some feelings of hopelessness about finanaces, life. I recognized it and had it under control. 4th week a I started getting physical effects of anxiety, tightness it the stomach (butterflies) etc. I decided to get back on 5 mg and a little clonasapam to help. It took about 3-4 weeks to feel "normal" again. I had only occassional panic attacks (once every 2-3 weeks) before I started Lexapro, no other symptoms. I was prescribed lexapro for the attacks and after being off of it for 4 weeks and feeling the effects I hope I am not permanently screwed up from the lexapro. I want to get off again because the gastic sideeffects are back, the foggy head and more are back also. And ideas??
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