Jenisgoingoffmeds: Lamictal, Prozac

[Jenisgoingoffmeds]

Recently went off 2 meds cold turkey.   Low doses so thought I’d be ok, but having anxiety, depression, insomnia, noise sensitivity.

 

Off if lamictal 5 mg for 7 weeks (only in for 1 year or so).  Off Prozac 10 mg for 5 weeks (was on for 4/5 years).   

 

What now?  Think it’s to long to go back and taper off.   Wondering how long this will last—. Especially the bd depression.  And always worry if it’s withdrawal it just me off meds.   How long should I wait out?  

[SkyBlue]

Hi Jen, and welcome to SA.

 

Yes, the psych drugs are very powerful and going off even a low dose can be difficult and unfortunately cause withdrawal symptoms.

 

Please help us out by creating a brief drug signature, using these instructions: https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/18343-please-put-your-withdrawal-history-in-your-signature/. 

 

Some people choose to reinstate a very, very small dose, and get stable, then taper off more slowly to minimize withdrawal symptoms.

Here is more info on reinstatement (esp the first post by Altostrata): https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/7562-about-reinstating-and-stabilizing-to-reduce-withdrawal-symptoms/

 

We generally see best results with a slow taper, as described here: https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/1024-why-taper-by-10-of-my-dosage/

 

Let us know what you think of the reinstatement info. 

 

This will be your Introductory thread, a place for you to ask questions, receive support, and share your journey. Welcome.

Edited September 7, 2018 by SkyBlue
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