Alexander Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 Thanks for the help. Been feeling ultra fragile since I've been prescribed the stuff. I really didn't want to feel at the mercy of the medical doctors again, but I really need to use something. I'm worried about more side effects. It's just been good not to have to bother with doctors after all those years on Paxil. But then again, life always has something to throw at you! Prescribed 20mg a day of Seroxat on 2001 August 2013 decided to taper. Reduced by 10mg a week (adjusted over the week small amounts) Stopped completely in April 2014 Brain and body went haywire. Didn't realise it was withdrawal at first. Have not returned to ad's but can't get my life back. Link to comment
jonnypeters1234567 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 How are you now? 2009-2010 Citalopram 20mg CT no problems Sertaline 2010- 6monnths 2011- 2017 June 2017- Citalopram 20mg CT Link to comment
Alexander Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 Well 5 years since I started to taper and things are probably as good as they are going to get. I am better and do regular back exercises and walk a lot and have to take HRT, so still having to see the doctors. I can't tell you how much I regret ever taking the Seroxat and would not touch it if I could go back. I know that my anxiety could have been managed without drugs. But I did and I have to live with that and hope that there are not long term consequences. Prescribed 20mg a day of Seroxat on 2001 August 2013 decided to taper. Reduced by 10mg a week (adjusted over the week small amounts) Stopped completely in April 2014 Brain and body went haywire. Didn't realise it was withdrawal at first. Have not returned to ad's but can't get my life back. Link to comment
Alexander Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 Oh and I forgot to say that I can't tolerate people very much and don't want to spend much time with people. I do seem to be quick to anger. I find it hard to like myself or many people. Prescribed 20mg a day of Seroxat on 2001 August 2013 decided to taper. Reduced by 10mg a week (adjusted over the week small amounts) Stopped completely in April 2014 Brain and body went haywire. Didn't realise it was withdrawal at first. Have not returned to ad's but can't get my life back. Link to comment
Alexander Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Been contacted for an update. I am not so good after recent health scare and not coping with anxiety. Feel terrible today. Will write again later. Thanks for the contact. Prescribed 20mg a day of Seroxat on 2001 August 2013 decided to taper. Reduced by 10mg a week (adjusted over the week small amounts) Stopped completely in April 2014 Brain and body went haywire. Didn't realise it was withdrawal at first. Have not returned to ad's but can't get my life back. Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus ChessieCat Posted January 7, 2019 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted January 7, 2019 Hi Alexander, sorry to hear that you've had a health scare. Thank you for the update. Take care. CC * NO LONGER ACTIVE on SA * MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: (6 year taper) 0mg Pristiq on 13th November 2021 ADs since ~1992: 25+ years - 1 unknown, Prozac (muscle weakness), Zoloft; citalopram (pooped out) CTed (very sick for 2.5 wks a few months after); Pristiq: 50mg 2012, 100mg beg 2013 (Serotonin Toxicity) Tapering from Oct 2015 - 13 Nov 2021 LAST DOSE 0.0025mg Post 0 updates start here My tapering program My Intro (goes to tapering graph) VIDEO: Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and its Management Link to comment
Moderator Emeritus Carmie Posted January 8, 2019 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted January 8, 2019 Hi Alexander, I’m so sorry you’re not doing so well and you’ve had a health scare. Thank you for checking in. Please check in again soon. Sending hugs🤗 Seroquel. 2019:➡️ From 7.25mg to 5.80mg. 2020➡️5.60 to 4.80. 2021➡️4.60 to 4.0. 2022➡️3.95 to 3.55. 2023➡️ From 3.50 to 3.25. 2024➡️Jan15=3.20✔️ Feb19=3.15✔️ March26=3.10✔️May1=3.05✔️This is NOT medical advice.Consult your doctor. Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted January 18, 2021 Administrator Share Posted January 18, 2021 Alexander has posted a Success Story here. In accordance with our tradition, I will close this topic. Please congratulate Alexander in the Success Story topic. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment
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