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Hi genlady, I forgot to ask you to note in your signature that you are tapering rapidly because of side-effects listed in this post.

 

If you wish, you can copy the linked words above, "this post," into your signature so that moderators and members can quickly jump to the explanation.

This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner.
1997-1999 Effexor; 2002-2005 Effexor XR 37.5 mg linear taper, dropping same #beads/week with bad results

Cymbalta 60 mg 2012 - 2015; 2016: 20 mg to 7 mg exact doses and dates in this post; 2017: 6.3 mg to  0.0 mg  Aug. 12; details here


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July 14:  One week into my taper from 25mg to 20 mg.  Although it is hot outside I am very cold most of the time.  I have had to put on a sweater, a quilt and a blanket and still was cold with chills.  Needles to say I didn't sleep all night.  It was painful being so cold on top of the burning sensation I still have.  I have been doing more exercising for my muscle strength, relaxation exercises, reading, indexing original records for familysearch and selling cosmetics.  For distraction I have a good computer game.  I am not able to walk unaided yet due to my bad hp and back which causes quite a bit of pain.  I always take the time to stop and lay back and relax to deal with he pain of arthritis and withdrawal, which is not a good combination.  I did sleep 8 hours last night due to being exhausted.

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

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Hi Genlady

 

Do you still feel that the withdrawal is no worse for being faster?  I think you are coping really well, you have a lot to contend with.  Out of sheer curiosity what sort of cosmetics do you sell and how, online on social media?

 

Joy

 

Jan 2023 to July 2023 250mg quetiapine

Tapered off quetiapine again over 2 months - now weight problem

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3 hours ago, joy2730 said:

Hi Genlady

 

Do you still feel that the withdrawal is no worse for being faster?  I think you are coping really well, you have a lot to contend with.  Out of sheer curiosity what sort of cosmetics do you sell and how, online on social media?

 

Joy

Hi Joy,  

Yes, I don't feel the withdrawals are any worse for going off quickly than when I did it slower.  Some days are worse than others.  The cosmetics I sell are SeneGence Cosmetics and Skin care.  The company is online and I am an Independent Distributor in Canada using Social Media ( Facebook)  Norma's Beauty Secrets if you'd like to take a look. :)  

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

Supplements Cal/Mag , Potassium, , Multi Vitamin.  digestive aid, antioxidant

Medications presently taking:    Lyrica 150mg. 2x day  , Synthroid 175mcg, Nasonex 2 sprays each nostril, once a day ,     Tylenol  1,000 mg. 2x day., , Restasis eye drops 2x day,  Trazodone 100 mg, Cymbalta 90 mg. Arthrotec 50 mg., Plavix

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So, I am having an increased amount of pain in my back and hip. It is mostly muscle pain, except for my back where I have severe arthritis.   I saw my doctor and she prescribed Naproxen to see if that helps; if not I will stop taking it.  I am decreasing down to 15 mg. today!  I am happy about that.  Even though the withdrawals have been severe at times, other times they have been mild.  This hasn't been any different than when I tapered much slower.  I am still experiencing burning sensations, insomnia, anxiety, muscle/joint pain, ringing ears, sensitive to sound and light, sore eyes, blurred vision, difficulty taking a breath, sweating and chills, feeling cold all the time even in 90 degree weather.  

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

Supplements Cal/Mag , Potassium, , Multi Vitamin.  digestive aid, antioxidant

Medications presently taking:    Lyrica 150mg. 2x day  , Synthroid 175mcg, Nasonex 2 sprays each nostril, once a day ,     Tylenol  1,000 mg. 2x day., , Restasis eye drops 2x day,  Trazodone 100 mg, Cymbalta 90 mg. Arthrotec 50 mg., Plavix

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That is brilliant down to 15 mg.  I am amazed that your quicker tapering is working so well.  I once took Naproxen for a bad shoulder and found it to be very good.

Do you think one of any of your other meds/supplements is protecting you from the worst of symptoms?

According to David Healey looking at what other meds people take when withdrawing and having fewer symptoms can provide clues to possible treatments for withdrawal for others.

I would rather feel cold than hot, I tend to feel hot in my withdrawal rather than cold and I hate the sweaty feelings that come with that.

Let us all know how you do with 15 mg.  Talk about progress.

 

Joy

 

Jan 2023 to July 2023 250mg quetiapine

Tapered off quetiapine again over 2 months - now weight problem

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4 hours ago, joy2730 said:

That is brilliant down to 15 mg.  I am amazed that your quicker tapering is working so well.  I once took Naproxen for a bad shoulder and found it to be very good.

Do you think one of any of your other meds/supplements is protecting you from the worst of symptoms?

According to David Healey looking at what other meds people take when withdrawing and having fewer symptoms can provide clues to possible treatments for withdrawal for others.

I would rather feel cold than hot, I tend to feel hot in my withdrawal rather than cold and I hate the sweaty feelings that come with that.

Let us all know how you do with 15 mg.  Talk about progress.

 

Joya

 

Hi Joy,

My doctor has me take Dilaudid at a low dose of 1 mg. every 6 hours to help with the withdrawals.  It seems to calm my nervous system down a bit.  I hate being cold and not able to warm myself up.  It has been 90 degree F. and I wear a sweater, blanket and a quilt and still feel very cold like I'm in a freezer.  Thankfully that didn't last more than a few hours.  But my head feels cold most of the time.  I also have sweats and they aren't a good feeling either.  Also, I am taking Lyrica for pain of Fibromyalgia which may help with the withdrawals as it effects the nervous system.  

 

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

Supplements Cal/Mag , Potassium, , Multi Vitamin.  digestive aid, antioxidant

Medications presently taking:    Lyrica 150mg. 2x day  , Synthroid 175mcg, Nasonex 2 sprays each nostril, once a day ,     Tylenol  1,000 mg. 2x day., , Restasis eye drops 2x day,  Trazodone 100 mg, Cymbalta 90 mg. Arthrotec 50 mg., Plavix

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I have decided to slow down the amount of time between tapers as I am experiencing an increase in intensity of symptoms the last three days.  I have had more chorea movements with the accompanied anxiety and severity has increased as well.  I have been having hot sweats more often and feel cold.  Two days of not taking Naproxen has not eleviated the water retention.  Could it be the withdrawals causing the water retention?  I have had mood disturbances again too, crying spells.  What is helping me most with coping is helping Family Search provide records for people to index.  It gives me something to concentrate on other than how I am feeling, plus I love family history and have done research for my own ancestors for over 20 years.  I am sleeping about four hours a night again.  I will hold at 15mg. Celexa until I stabalize a bit more before going down to 10mg. 

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

Supplements Cal/Mag , Potassium, , Multi Vitamin.  digestive aid, antioxidant

Medications presently taking:    Lyrica 150mg. 2x day  , Synthroid 175mcg, Nasonex 2 sprays each nostril, once a day ,     Tylenol  1,000 mg. 2x day., , Restasis eye drops 2x day,  Trazodone 100 mg, Cymbalta 90 mg. Arthrotec 50 mg., Plavix

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I wish I knew if there was a connection between withdrawal and water retention. Sometimes one of my ankles get puffy, and rarely both feet swell. I haven't yet been able to identify the cause yet. <shrug>

 

Remind me again, why are you thinking of reducing from 15 mg to 10 mg?

This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner.
1997-1999 Effexor; 2002-2005 Effexor XR 37.5 mg linear taper, dropping same #beads/week with bad results

Cymbalta 60 mg 2012 - 2015; 2016: 20 mg to 7 mg exact doses and dates in this post; 2017: 6.3 mg to  0.0 mg  Aug. 12; details here


scallywag's Introduction
Online spreadsheet for dose taper calculations and nz11's THE WORKS spreadsheet

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6 hours ago, scallywag said:

I wish I knew if there was a connection between withdrawal and water retention. Sometimes one of my ankles get puffy, and rarely both feet swell. I haven't yet been able to identify the cause yet. <shrug>

 

Remind me again, why are you thinking of reducing from 15 mg to 10 mg?

I have listed in my signature why I am reducing quickly.  But, it is too fast right now as I get to the lower doses.  I am going to lengthen the amount of time between the next taper of 5mg.  From 15mg. to 10 mg.  I think I will wait another week before going down on it again.  Today was a better day, as I slept well last night.  My feet and legs are not swollen today either.  Go figure.

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

Supplements Cal/Mag , Potassium, , Multi Vitamin.  digestive aid, antioxidant

Medications presently taking:    Lyrica 150mg. 2x day  , Synthroid 175mcg, Nasonex 2 sprays each nostril, once a day ,     Tylenol  1,000 mg. 2x day., , Restasis eye drops 2x day,  Trazodone 100 mg, Cymbalta 90 mg. Arthrotec 50 mg., Plavix

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I decided to go down on my Celexa on Thursday, August 10 because we're going to Lethbridge on the 21st and I don't want to have to be going through severe withdrawals while we are there.  I will stay at 10 mg. for a month or so.  Today, I am having severe symptoms, especially sweating/chills, burning sensations and anxiety.  

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

Supplements Cal/Mag , Potassium, , Multi Vitamin.  digestive aid, antioxidant

Medications presently taking:    Lyrica 150mg. 2x day  , Synthroid 175mcg, Nasonex 2 sprays each nostril, once a day ,     Tylenol  1,000 mg. 2x day., , Restasis eye drops 2x day,  Trazodone 100 mg, Cymbalta 90 mg. Arthrotec 50 mg., Plavix

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I am experiencing severe withdrawals day and night for the past two days.  The burning sensations are driving me nuts right now making it impossible to sleep.  The chorea movements have increased in severity and frequency since visiting with family.  I don't feel there is more stress, but it is a possibility.  I have been more active, physically, which makes my hip and back hurt more which is stressful.  I have forgotten to take my Glycine now for over a week.  I don't know if that is causing a difference or not.  I am having mood swings, feeling like crying, overly talkative at times.  I am staying put at 10mg. Celexa for now.  I try to keep mentally active to distract myself from the symptoms.  I'm feeling a bit down right now, but I know that won't last.  Symptoms I still have:  ringing in ears, sensitive hearing, sensitive to light, anxiety, insomnia, burning sensations, GI problems, temperature fluctuations, sweating/chills, cognitive difficulties, memory problems.

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

Supplements Cal/Mag , Potassium, , Multi Vitamin.  digestive aid, antioxidant

Medications presently taking:    Lyrica 150mg. 2x day  , Synthroid 175mcg, Nasonex 2 sprays each nostril, once a day ,     Tylenol  1,000 mg. 2x day., , Restasis eye drops 2x day,  Trazodone 100 mg, Cymbalta 90 mg. Arthrotec 50 mg., Plavix

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12 minutes ago, genlady said:

I'm feeling a bit down right now, but I know that won't last

 

That's the way to keep thinking about it, even though it can be hard at times.

 

With regards to the cause, it's probably from the combination, not 1 particular thing.  Time for plenty of self care.

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I started taking the Glycine again and I have noticed a difference in how my muscles feel.  I have more strength and less pain in them.  Also, I got new dentures yesterday and I notice that my gums are very sensitive.  It's going to be hard adjusting them.    The withdrawals have become less severe since beginning the Glycine at 1,000mg. in the morning, 1,000 at lunch and 2,000mg. at bedtime.   The Parathesia has been a big problem as has the chorea movements.  

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

Supplements Cal/Mag , Potassium, , Multi Vitamin.  digestive aid, antioxidant

Medications presently taking:    Lyrica 150mg. 2x day  , Synthroid 175mcg, Nasonex 2 sprays each nostril, once a day ,     Tylenol  1,000 mg. 2x day., , Restasis eye drops 2x day,  Trazodone 100 mg, Cymbalta 90 mg. Arthrotec 50 mg., Plavix

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Day 24 of taper:  If possible, I think the withdrawals are getting worse!  Today was better as far as chorea movements, but the Parathesia has been worse.  It is almost driving me up the wall.  The burning is all over my body, inside my mouth and eyes, nose etc.  My stomach has been bothering me as well, digestion has been poor.  The other symptoms remain the same:  Anxiety, depression,mood swings, itching, sweating/chills, headache, backache, ringing ears, sore eyes, sensitive hearing and sensitive to light, difficulty breathing, skin sensitivities..  I'm doing more self-care.  I did help with meals today which made me feel better about myself.  I keep busy doing things which helps a lot.  

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

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Five weeks from my last taper to 10mg. Celexa.  The withdrawals have been severe, almost unbearable at times.  Today I had the parathesia on 99% of my body a horrible headache, sinus problems, blood pressure 188/100, eye pain, blurred vision, anxiety, insomnia, chorea movements, weight gain, mood swings, psuedo-emotions, cognitive diffi!culties, memory problems, confusion. palpitations, chest pain.

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

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Medications presently taking:    Lyrica 150mg. 2x day  , Synthroid 175mcg, Nasonex 2 sprays each nostril, once a day ,     Tylenol  1,000 mg. 2x day., , Restasis eye drops 2x day,  Trazodone 100 mg, Cymbalta 90 mg. Arthrotec 50 mg., Plavix

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My god so sorry genlady! Those symptoms are horrible and very painful as I know from my own experience tapering lexapro with reaction sxs in the mix. 

 

Can can you do things still with all these going on? I can't imagine you are still managing keeping busy! You are so strong! I admire you!

 

you may want to slow down some if there is no other reasons to go fast so to give your body a break. It's quite fast getting down to 10 from 40 in about a year. 

 

Lex

Drug free Sep. 23 2017

2009 Mar.: lexapro 10mg for headache for 2 weeks.

2009-2012: on and off 1/4 to 1/3 of 10mg

2012 June--2013 Jan,: 1/4-1/3 of 10mg generic, bad jaw pain

2013 Jan-Mar: 10 mg generic. severe jaw and head pain;

2013 Mar--Aug. started tapering (liquid ever since) from 10 to 5 (one step) then gradually down to 2.25 mg by July. first ever panic attack, severe head/jaw pain

2013 Aug.: back to 2.75 mg; Nov: back to Brand Lex. 2.75mg -- 3mg,

2014 June: stopped PPI, head pressure/numbness. up-dosed 4.5mg, severe reaction mental symptoms added on

2014 Aug--2015 Aug: Micro taper down to 3.2mg, .025mg (<1%) cut holding 2-3 weeks.

2015 Aug 15th, Accidental one dose of 4.2mg. worsening brain non-functional, swollen head, body, coma like, DR

2016 Feb., started dosing 10am through 11 pm everyday 2/13--3.2mg, 3/15-- 2.9mg, 4/19-- 2.6mg, 6/26--2.2mg, 7/22 --1.9mg, 8/16--1.8mg,8/31--1.7m g, 9/13--1.6mg, 9/27--1.5mg, 10/8--1.4mg, 10/14--1.3mg, 11/1--1.2mg, 11/29--1.1mg, 12/12--1mg, 12/22--0.9mg

2017: 1/7--0.8mg, 1/15--0.7mg, 1/17--0.6mg, 1/20--0.52, 1/21--0.4mg, 1/22--0.26, 1/23--0.2, 2/13--0.13mg, 2/20--0.06mg, 3/18--0.13mg, 6/1--0.12mg, 7/6--0.1mg, 7/14--0.08mg, 8/17--0.04mg, 8/20--0.03mg, 8/28--0.02mg, 9/6--0.0205mg, 9/8--0.02mg, 9/17--0.015mg, 9/20--0.01mg, 9/21--0.0048mg, 9/22--0.0001mg,

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The last two days has seen a small improvement in my symptoms.  I haven't had mood swings today and I slept better the last two nights.  I am still having chorea movements on a regualr basis,  anxiety, sweating/chills, headaches, muscle/joint pain, digestive problems, blurred vision/sore watering eyes, sensitive to sound and light, cognitive difficulties, dizziness, itching, Parathesia.  

 

I manage to do small things throughout the day, taking time to relax when the symptoms get worse.  They seem to come in waves throughout the day.  

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

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Medications presently taking:    Lyrica 150mg. 2x day  , Synthroid 175mcg, Nasonex 2 sprays each nostril, once a day ,     Tylenol  1,000 mg. 2x day., , Restasis eye drops 2x day,  Trazodone 100 mg, Cymbalta 90 mg. Arthrotec 50 mg., Plavix

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I saw my doctor yesterday and she suggested I switch to a different anti depressant which is long acting unlike Celera which could make the withdrawals less of a problem for me.  Has anyone else tried this with success?   She suggested Prozac.  I am being tested for Temporal arthritis and should have the results by next week.  Today I am going for presurgical screening for a right hip replacement.   The withdrawals are getting me discouraged ,.  I just want it all to go away .   I didn't sleep well last night, having the chorea movements for most of the night.  I am very sensitive to any stress which triggers the movements.  The intense burning sensation all over my body still persists, anxiety, abdominal pain, headaches, sweating , chills, dizziness, muscle pain, etch. still in full force.  My doctor and I are wondering if some of the symptoms are due to temporal arthritis , not withdrawals.   

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

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Medications presently taking:    Lyrica 150mg. 2x day  , Synthroid 175mcg, Nasonex 2 sprays each nostril, once a day ,     Tylenol  1,000 mg. 2x day., , Restasis eye drops 2x day,  Trazodone 100 mg, Cymbalta 90 mg. Arthrotec 50 mg., Plavix

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I saw my doctor last week.  I have been diagnosed positive with Temporal Arteritis/Polymyalgia Rhuematica, an auto-immune disease involving inflammation of blood vessels of the brain leading to the eyes.  I began Prednisone treatment immedicately or I could have become blind.  The Prednisone seems to be helping until I accidentally touch my temple on the right side.  The symptoms that bother me the most with withdrawal are the head burning, chorea movements, breathing difficulty, insomnia, headaches, sensitive hearing/ringing in ears, sensitive to light and sore eyes.  I see my doctor tomorrow to see if the ringing in my ears and eye sensitivity could be due to the arteritis or not.  I'm trying to decide whether or not to go on a medication for the Chorea movements as they interfere with my sleep as does the head burning.  I found putting heat on my head helps my head and neck burning for a short while.  At least it gives me some relief.  I am contantly either very cold or very hot.  My blood pressure fluctuates dramatically throughout the day, as does my temperature.  I have digestive issues now too.  

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

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Medications presently taking:    Lyrica 150mg. 2x day  , Synthroid 175mcg, Nasonex 2 sprays each nostril, once a day ,     Tylenol  1,000 mg. 2x day., , Restasis eye drops 2x day,  Trazodone 100 mg, Cymbalta 90 mg. Arthrotec 50 mg., Plavix

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Going to the doctor again tomorrow about the Temporal Arteritis.  I have been reading some articles about Evening Primrose Oil after reading some of my old diaries from home.  I have needed Evening Primrose OIl in the past for PMS.  Since I'm post menopausal I figured I didn't need it anymore.  Perhaps I'm wrong.  I'm going to talk to the doctor about it.  I have always had hormone problems.  My headaches are improving a little bit on the Prednisone, but still a long ways to go before all better.  I've only been on it for less than two weeks though.  I am waiting to get my new prescription for my glasses and the medication to help my eyes produce tears takes three months to work.  My sleep has been off and on as has the Chorea movements.  I read that Evening Primrose OIl could help the Chorea Movements!  

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

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Medications presently taking:    Lyrica 150mg. 2x day  , Synthroid 175mcg, Nasonex 2 sprays each nostril, once a day ,     Tylenol  1,000 mg. 2x day., , Restasis eye drops 2x day,  Trazodone 100 mg, Cymbalta 90 mg. Arthrotec 50 mg., Plavix

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I am off Celexa now as of today!  By this evening I am shaking quite badly with nervousness.  .  The doctor discovered Polyps in my nostrils and possibly sinusis so I am waiting to have a CT scan of my sinusis.  It will be about the three week wait to get an appointment for the scan.  It looks like surgery is a possiblility to remove the polyps as the Prednisone has not shrunk them.    I have my surgery date for my hip replacement for December 7th.  Hopefully the two surgeries won't clash.  I am trying to stay calm with coloring, relaxation technques,  my family search calling, reading,  I know this won't last for ever.  After two weeks I start tapering off the Prozac.  

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

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Well done.  Do you think the Prozac is helping.  I have often thought about it but then given up on the idea.  You are doing so well and with lots of other background health issues.  Can I ask how long in total you have taken the celexa for and your age (you don't have to answer!).

 

Joy

 

Jan 2023 to July 2023 250mg quetiapine

Tapered off quetiapine again over 2 months - now weight problem

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13 hours ago, joy2730 said:

Well done.  Do you think the Prozac is helping.  I have often thought about it but then given up on the idea.  You are doing so well and with lots of other background health issues.  Can I ask how long in total you have taken the celexa for and your age (you don't have to answer!).

 

Joy

 

Hi Joy,

I was on Celexa for about 15 years.  I am 64 years old. :)   I don't know for sure if the Prozac is helping, because of my other health problems, especially the burning sensation in my head which could be the inflammation I have, or withdrawals.  I am noticing however the pain in my head is less today and my moods are more stable with the Prozac.  I still have insomnia, ringing in the ears etc.  but that too could be caused from the Temporal arteritis I have.  Time will tell.    I will be totally off the Prozac by November 25.  My body is the type that does not do well on anti depressants.  I have developed uncontrollable muscle movements over the years starting in 1986 when I was given Nardil.  I pray they will resolve once my nervous system heals.  They disrupt my sleep big time.  Hope you are feeling better soon.  Keep in touch.  We can become friends if you'd like. :)

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

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Medications presently taking:    Lyrica 150mg. 2x day  , Synthroid 175mcg, Nasonex 2 sprays each nostril, once a day ,     Tylenol  1,000 mg. 2x day., , Restasis eye drops 2x day,  Trazodone 100 mg, Cymbalta 90 mg. Arthrotec 50 mg., Plavix

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Your reply has helped me so much.  I often try to think of solutions and I think long term I will discuss prozac with my doctor.

 

I am not ready to write myself off and take citalopram for ever but I recognise I may have to.  I do have severe withdrawal symptoms and struggle a lot particularly physically.   I have had a lifetime of antidepressants aged 19 to 58 minus 6 months and many other psychiatric drugs as well but I only take 18 mg now and absolutely nothing else.

 

I work a lot at present and need to hold my life together but as time goes on I will work less and there will.be more opportunity for me to try prozac as a bridge.

 

Thank you for telling me your age that was useful for me.  I have never done well with antidepressants but have been so ill I have felt I had nothing to lose by taking them as my life was frequently at risk from mental ill health. 

 

I was once nearly given Nardil.  Again you don't have to answer but did it help you?  My long term antidepressant was dothiepin but I suffered such a lot of side effects and only ever got down to 50 mg and in the end changed to citalopram.  Citalopram hasn't been too bad for me but weight gain and lethargy has plagued me.  And now withdrawal is not easy but dothiepin wasn't easy either but in different ways.

 

Yes I would love to be friends.  I am particularly interested in how you get on in the longer term as people seem to have so many problems long after finishing the drug completely.

 

Take care and keep posting.

 

Joy

 

 

Jan 2023 to July 2023 250mg quetiapine

Tapered off quetiapine again over 2 months - now weight problem

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 Joy,  I was on Nardil for a few years and it helped me a lot.  I had to go off it for an operation one year and it didn't work as well after that.  I began antidepressants when I lost a stillborn baby and and had postpartum depression at age 30.  I was put on Trazadone which made me sick, the next one ( I don't remember the name made me feel anxious and more depressed), after that I never completely recovered from the depression until Nardil and it stopped working after a few years.  Over the past 34 years I have been given over 40 different drugs all with horrible side effect or made things worse for me; even messed up my hormones.  I have tried many many times to stop taking the drugs, but the withdrawals have been too horrendous or I was given poor knowledge on how to come off them.  I've tried coming off very very slowly and cold turkey, the withdrawals have been the same.... bad.  Maybe I don't have the patience to wait years and years of slow weaning, but I'm not a Spring chicken anymore.   I am fortunate that I don't work away from home and I have a husband who is willing to do the cooking when needed and cleaning when he feels like it.  It is easier this time because I don't have children at home to care for or worry about.   My new doctor agrees with me that I can't wait longer.  I personally feel the anti depressants are hurting my body if not my mind.  I weighed over 400 lb.s at one point because of weight gain from the drugs.  That does havoc with your body, mind and spirit.  Both my knees have needed to be replaced, and now both hips.  One hip left.  I managed to lose 100 lbs. a year and a half ago on the Ideal Protein Diet, but I needed a break from it and have put on about 20 lbs. since.  I'm now on Weight Watchers again.  My scale doesn't work ( thank goodness. :))  but I think I am losing weight again with the inflammation in my body getting under control with the Prednisone.     Here is a list of the drugs I have been given ( I may miss some because of memory problems)  Trazodone, Nardil, Tranzene, Ludiomil, Luvox, Senequan, LIthium, Prozac, Celexa, Lamotrigine, Xanax, Klonopin, Ambien, Tranzene, Parnate, Zoloft, Valproate, Seroquel, .........  ran out of steam.  You get the idea.  Anti depressant for post partum depression, anti depressant causes anxiety as side effect, so they add anxiety medication which has anxiety as a side effect.  So much anxiety causes depression and the cycle continues.    I have severe anxiety at time now and some times without anxiety.  I'm hoping that will all settle down after I am done with all of the drugs.  I'm NOT a worrier, I'm a doer.  

I know the goal for each of us is to be drug free and that is a perfect outcome.   If you can switch to a long acting SSRI  I would do that.  LIke I said I feel my mood is more stable now on the Prozac.  I had one small glitch the other day when I first dropped the Celexa 100%, but I am stable again, and I think it is the Prozac that has helped that.  I am nervous about coming off the Prozac because I have haven't been drug free or so many many years its scary.  I just have to have faith in my support system, God and my doctor to help me through any tough times I may have in the future, and I try to stay postitive and say to myself, " This too will Pass"  One day at a time,  This will not be forever,  I am loved.   

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

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Today has not been a good day.  I have been emotionally sensitive to everything my husband says to me.  I have been getting a ton of intrusive thoughts which are very distracting and irritating.  They are something I have had in the past with withdrawal, but I sometimes buy into what the thoughts are telling me and start feeling bad about myself.  Sometimes they are very distressing because they are very critical at times.   I have learned that when they become overwhelming I can go inside my mind and do imaging which does stop them temporarily, but I can't sit around imaging all day, I have things to do.  Many of the thoughts are negative, sometimes helpful, sometime kind.    I'm about ready to call my doctor and see what she says about it.  I know she does not want me on medication anymore, so I don't know what she can do to help.   I had two hours sleep last night and no naps today with all the thoughts I have to manage.  

 

It doesn't help that I have this 24/7 headache from the inflammation either, or the Chorea Movements.  When I do get myself calmed down it is usually when the Chorea Movements hit me and I still can't feel relaxed because the Chorea Movements bring on waves of anxiety.  All of my other symptoms remain the same, ringing ears, sensitive hearing, sore sensitive eyes, sinus pain etc.   It is day four of completely off Celexa.

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

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My head has been hurting so bad today. :(  It is an intense stinging pain all over my head and down my neck into my back.  My sinusis hurt, my eyes and nose sting and my ears ring.  I have been trying to figure out if the burning/stinging sensation is withdrawals, sinus problems or inflammation........   Please help!!  I have been having many more intruding thoughts of a sextual vulgar nature that I find very disturbing.  This usually happens first thing in the morning, but can happen any time of the day.  I do not swear, and just hearing swear words from other people bothers me, so having them come into my head attaking me personally is very difficult to cope with.  It has been eight days since stopping the Celexa, so I guess it is early in the game of withdrawals.  I hate waiting to feel better!!!   

 

I have begun pastel drawing and crocheting baby caps for newborns in the hospital.  I'm also crocheting Christmas dishclothes for presents.  I'm wondering if the Evening Primrose oil could cause more problems with the burning sensations because of the antioxidant affect in it?    I've had this symptom all along, but the last two days has been worse it seems like anyways.  I get confused thinking at times and forget things.  My anxiety level has come up as has the Chorea Movements.  I'm keeping a daily log of my head pain and other symptoms for my doctor and there hasn't been an improvement one way or another. 

 

I was emotionally unstable today, felt like crying/ almost hopeless.  It was temporary though, but at the time I thought the end of the world had come.  My anxiety level is through the roof for most of the day. :(  I practice mindfulness, deep breathing, guided imagery to deal with it.  The anxiety doesn't get any better with doing these things though.  The only thing that helps is laying down in a dark room with heat around my neck and head and going to sleep.

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

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I think this is all classic withdrawal and you are coping very well.  I love the idea of your baby caps. 

 

I once heard for 'fish and chip' babies, I have forgotten which country but basically the parents of these babies were so poor the babies went home from hospital wrapped in newspaper, and so people in the UK started knitting clothes for them.  Isn't that just awful?

 

I think head/neck pain is definitely withdrawal, when it has happened to me it is very severe. 

 

These initial days off, and the coming weeks and months may spring you some surprises, as this site testifies.  Or you may be fine.

 

A young friend of mine got off citalopram quite easily but 4 months out had a bout of severe anxiety attacks and her GP put her back on antidepressants but chose Prozac instead.

 

Keep us all informed, I think too many people don't follow up enough and I can't help but wonder what happened to them.

 

Joy

 

Joy

 

Jan 2023 to July 2023 250mg quetiapine

Tapered off quetiapine again over 2 months - now weight problem

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Doctor appointment today.  I have been put on medication for Cluster headaches.  There is a possibility that the Celexa and other antidepressants I"ve been on has been covering up the underlying headaches I"ve had over the years and they are now more prevalent.  They have become more severe and more frequent causing me to go to Emergency for intervention.  I will be getting a brain scan and body scan.  My chest xray showed I have a nodule in my lung that has to be checked out from time to time , but it is probably benign.  Putting heat on my head and laying down is the only way I get relief from the headaches.  These kind of headaches cause sensitive hearing and sensitive eyes which may or may not be withdrawal.  The doctor only had to shine a light in my eyes to bring on a Chorea movement.  

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

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How are you feeling emotionally Genlady, physically you have some issues but do you feel anxious or depressed, do you sleep well?

 

I would love to hear but of course you don't have to reply.

 

Joy

 

Jan 2023 to July 2023 250mg quetiapine

Tapered off quetiapine again over 2 months - now weight problem

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8 hours ago, joy2730 said:

How are you feeling emotionally Genlady, physically you have some issues but do you feel anxious or depressed, do you sleep well?

 

I would love to hear but of course you don't have to reply.

 

Joy

 

 

Hi Joy,

Emotionally I'm doing well, all things considered.  The headaches take their toll, but I am not depressed.  I do have anxiety/ tension  with all of this, but that passes with the headaches.  I do not sleep well.  The most I have gotten is 6 hours in waking every two hours.  Most of the time it is three or four hours  a night because again , the headaches day and night.  I practice deep relaxation, heat on the head, imagery ( works well), and distractions to cope.  I started on a Calium channel blocker ( blood pressure pill) for the headaches this morning, but so far haven't noticed a difference.  

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

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Medications presently taking:    Lyrica 150mg. 2x day  , Synthroid 175mcg, Nasonex 2 sprays each nostril, once a day ,     Tylenol  1,000 mg. 2x day., , Restasis eye drops 2x day,  Trazodone 100 mg, Cymbalta 90 mg. Arthrotec 50 mg., Plavix

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Monday, November 6 2017

Today did not start out well.  My thinking became confused, and I became angry.  This happened to me several times throughout the day.  My headaches/burning in my head was more manageable today than yesterday.  I wore a hat all day to keep my head warm as cold air really hurts my head.  When I went outside earlier I had a horrendous sharp pain go through my head when the cold air hit my right ear.  My eyesight is also affected, like a white haze sometimes goes over them, with bright lights in my vision.  I learned today that my younger sister has Kidney Cancer.  My mom is battling with Cancer right now, so another one in the family has been a blow to me.  I worry somewhat that the "nodule" on my lung could be Cancerous.  Tonight I'm feeling a bit down in the dumps.  I did pick out some yarn to crochet hats for my grandchildren for Christmas and ten pairs of slippers for a friend.  I hope I didn't bite off more than I can chew.  I go for my Ultra-Sound on my sinusis the 20th of November.   I seem to feel overwhelmed quickly today for some reason.  Tomorrow I start tapering off the Prozac. 

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

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You have a lot of upsetting issues to deal with - cancer is a big concerned.   You are very coureagus.

 

Let us know how you do with the proactive - you show courage all the time

 

Jan 2023 to July 2023 250mg quetiapine

Tapered off quetiapine again over 2 months - now weight problem

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Friday, November 10;

Day three of my taper off Prozac.  I am alternating 10 mg. one day and nothing the next.  for two weeks.  Yesterday morning my mother passed away.  My emotions have been all over the place, but mostly I am dealing with her death well because of my regious beliefs.  She had missed my dad so much since his passing in 2008. I can imagine the happy reunion they must have had as dad held her in his arms.  :)  My sister's Cancer was determined to be small and slow growing.  She will only have to have part of her kidney removed .  The funeral for my mom falls on the day of my scan, so that will have to be changed as will my appointment with my surgeon.  

 

I am having a bad day today as far as headaches, dizziness, ringing in the ears and Chorea movements, violent shaking. I have been having pain in my chest too, but I think that is only the withdrawals.  Laying down helps with the heat on my neck and head and lots of deep relaxing breathing.   The fast taper doesn't seem to bother me any more than the slow taper did, so I will be completed my anti depressants by the end of November. 

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

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As of Thursday, November 23 I am anti depressant free!  I took my last pill on Wednesday.  Today the withdrawals have been severe.  My doctor has me on Oxygen therapy for the cluster headaches.  I believe the headaches were brought on by the use of anti depressants.  I have a cluster headache every three hours unless I am physically active, then more often, as physical activity will bring on a headache.  The oxygen does stop the headache if I catch it on time.  Going from a lying down position to a sitting up position will cause my head to burn, then I can't breath well.   Today I had the burning sensation all over my body, ringing in the ears, white spots like eyesight blurred., palpitations, pain in the chest, dizziness, all of the usual symptoms I've had all along.  Nothing has changed, except the headaches have become worse.  http://addictionblog.org/treatment/the-efficacy-of-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-hbot-in-addiction-treatment/

Although I am getting home oxygen every three hours I'm hoping what I am receiving is enough to also heal my brain.  

July Medications: Started taking antidepressants in 1981, also benzos off and on; antiphychotics , anti-seizure for years.   Trazodone, Lamotrigine, Klonopin for over 10 years   all at maximum dosages,:Disconcontinued Klonopin in month of February 2011,  discontinued Trazodone and Lamotrigine   in month of March 2011 while in hosptial.  Given Seroquel to "help" go off Klonopin  gradually increased to 600 mg ; doctor took me off 600 mg. Seroquel in two weeks, and switched to Resperidal  because of weight gain on Seroquel, went off Resperidal quickly,   then gradually reinstated  Seroquel to 600 mg. at my request.   Went off Seroquel by myself at 25mg. per month in 2014.     Last medication Seroquel completely off since May 2016. Also went off Morphine at the same time as last 25 mg. of Seroquel in May 2016. Started tapering Celexa 40mg. to 35mg.  on 11 Aug. 2016  ; 16 Oct. Celexa 32.5 mg.; 6 Nov. 2016:  30mg. , 50 mg abt. Feb 26 with occasional 30mg.  , : May 10, 2017 began tapering rapidly because of adverse reaction to Celexa;, 40 mg. Celexa;   May 24, 2017: 35mg Celexa.;  June 8, 2017, 30 mg. Celexa, June 22, 2017 25mg.Celexa,; July 6,2017 20mg. CELEXA, July 20: 15mg.; August 10: Sep 29 2017: 10mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac, 5 Oct, 2017:  5mg. Celexa + 10mg. Prozac.; Oct. 14 Celexa 0., Prozac 10mg.Took last Prozac on November 22, 2017, Jan. 31 30mg. Cymbalta........ May Cymbalta 90mg.

 

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Medications presently taking:    Lyrica 150mg. 2x day  , Synthroid 175mcg, Nasonex 2 sprays each nostril, once a day ,     Tylenol  1,000 mg. 2x day., , Restasis eye drops 2x day,  Trazodone 100 mg, Cymbalta 90 mg. Arthrotec 50 mg., Plavix

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