Sharky: Cipralex / escitalopram

[Sharky]

Hello 

I haven recently decided to stop taking ciraplex 20 mg . I have took the meds for six months and I feel it did me much harm then well . I still feel the withdrawals symptoms most of the time I feel that I am absent minded or mentally not there feel stuck.Did any of you feel thAt your taste buds are not the same the feeling of numbness dead man walking . Everything feel very hard 

[Frogie]

@Sharky

 

Welcome to SA. We are a volunteer run site with member such as yourself tapering off or have gotten off medications as you and are healing.

 

This is your introduction page where you will receive information, ask questions and meet other members going through what you are.

 

First, can you please create a signature.

 

Instructions:  Withdrawal History Signature

 

How recently did you stop the Cipralex?

 

Tips for tapering off escitalopram (Lexapro)

 

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

The slowness of slow tapers

 

Here are some links you might find helpful.

 

What is withdrawal syndrome?

 

Brain Remodelling

 

Anhedonia, apathy, demotivation, emotional numbness

 

At this point, you could try a reinstatement of 0.5 mg and see if that helps. You should hold at that dosage for at least 7 days as that is how long it take the body to register it.

 

About reinstating and stabilizing to reduce withdrawal symptoms

 

We don't suggest a lot of supplements on here except 2. Some members find them calming to the nervous system. If you want to try one, try a small dose and wait a few days before introducing the other.

 

Magnesium

Omega-3 Fish Oil

 

After you read these links, please reach out to us with any questions.