after20ys:Sixth months titrating down from Lexapro, at 6ml and heading toward 0

[after20ys]

Hi,

I am grateful that this forum exists.  There is so little information out there about this process of slowly quitting an SRI!  I feel determined to this, if only to see if my body really needs the med I have been on for 20 years.  I feel in no danger of a reoccurance of depression, having done so much therapy work over a lifetime.  If there is a chance that it is possible to separate from this Rx, I would like to do so.

 

I would also like to know if others have done it after such a long-term use.  (I am 65.)

 

I would also like to know if begin very tired is one of the symptoms of coming off of esitalapram.

Thanks!

 

 

[Frogie]

@after20ys

 

Welcome to SA. We are a volunteer ran site helping members taper off psychotic medications, or have tapered off and are now healing.

 

This is your introduction page where you will receive information, ask questions and meet other members. We ask that each member only have one introduction page so we can keep all your information in one place.

 

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Instructions:  Withdrawal History Signature

 

There are a lot of people your age, younger and older that have successfully tapered off of Lexapro. I am one of them, and I am not much younger than you. It took me almost 5 years to taper off of 10 mg. We don't suggest tapering more than 10% a month, and some go much slower than that.

 

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

Tips for tapering off escitalopram (Lexapro)

 

Dr. Joseph Glenmullen's withdrawal symptom checklist

 

Keep it Simple, Slow and Stable

 

Brain Remodelling

 

We don't suggest supplements on here except 2 as they can be stimulating to the nervous system. If you want to try one, try it in a small amount, wait a few days before introducing the other.

 

Magnesium

Omega-3 Fish Oil

 

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