danielle26: Lexapro to Trintillex

[danielle26]

Relieved to find this forum. I usually do not join things like this, but I need the support and after 10 years on Lexapro it doesn't have the same effectiveness. 

I have been told by my doc to cross taper to Trintillex and am too scared to start so I am going to slowly taper off.... so happy I found your history!!

I tried to go from 20 to 15 to 10 mg and got really sick so I am currently at 15mg of Lex and will stay here until I am adjusted. I get stomach aches, nausea, and just feel up and down. 

[Sassenach]

Hello     danielle    and welcome to SA.

 

This site is run entirely by volunteer Administrators and Moderators, all have been through or going through withdrawal.

There are no commercial interests or influences  involved .

 

I am sorry you are having such a rough time but you are now in the right place.

 

To begin we need information regarding your drugs.

 

14 hours ago, danielle26 said:

I tried to go from 20 to 15 to 10 mg and got really sick so I am currently at 15mg of Lex

When did you make these dose changes?

What are your current symptoms?

Are you, or have you taken any drugs or supplements in the last 24 months, if so please list them, name, dose and timescale.

You are almost certainly experiencing W/D (withdrawal symptoms) from the changes of dose.

Lexapro is a powerful drug and the changes you made were much larger than we would recommend, including the updose.

Links below will help you understand what is happening.

what-is-withdrawal-syndrome/

why-taper-by-10-of-my-dosage/

about-reinstating-and-stabilizing-to-reduce-withdrawal-symptoms/

the-windows-and-waves-pattern-of-stabilization/

the-rule-of-3kis-keep-it-simple-keep-it-slow-keep-it-stable/

dr-joseph-glenmullens-withdrawal-symptom-checklist/

 

This is your Introduction topic, where you can answer my questions, ask your own questions and connect with other members.  We're glad you found your way here.

 

 

 

As soon as we recieve the drugs info. we can assess your situation.

In the meantime DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGE TO YOUR CURRENT MEDS please.

Please feel free to browse the site, it is a wealth of info.

Other members threads will give you an insight and the opportunity to share experiences.

 

Again welcome.

 

Sassenach