Meddi: Reinstatement

[Meddi]

 Hello  everyone , and sorry for my bad English I am 27M  as you can see from my drug history when I stoped paxil(fast tapering advised by my doctor),I just experienced anxiety and vivid dreams and myoclonus that I developed since I started paxil one year ago , then I start taking lexapro which lead to emotional blunting and vision disturbances and I don’t feel like myself anymore that didn’t improve after stoping lexapro  except that I don’t experience other symptôme for the moment, so I am  thinking about reinstatement to avoid the withdrawal so what do you think I should do ?

and about myoclonus that I have it since I started the drug is it  side effect of paxil ?

[Frogie]

Hi @Meddi

 

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It sounds like your dr took you off Paxil way too fast and then put you on Lexapro. And took you off of that way too fast also. We do not suggest more than 10% a month tapering to avoid the withdrawal symptoms you had/have.

 

Tips for tapering off escitalopram (Lexapro)

 

Tips for tapering off paroxetine (Paxil, Seroxat)

 

Before you begin tapering what you need to know

 

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?

 

Dr Joseph Glenmullen's WD Symptoms Checklist

 

Fear, terror, panic, and anxiety

 

Brain Remodelling

 

We have a member here that went through myoclonus . You might want to read her page Wigglet. She did recover. Here is a link I also found on it.

 

 

Because you had such a fast taper off of Lexapro (being the last drug), I would suggest a reinstatement of 1-2 mg. Then holding for several months before beginning a very slow taper.

 

About reinstating and stabilizing to reduce withdrawal symptoms

 

How do you talk to a doctor about tapering and withdrawal?

 

How do you talk to a doctor about tapering and withdrawal?

 

We don't suggest a lot of supplements on here except 2 that seem to help with the nervous system. If you want to try one, start with a very low dose, wait a few days before starting the other to make sure you have no reactions.

 

Magnesium

Omega-3 Fish Oil

 

Please read the links provided and reach out to us with any questions. I'm glad you found us.

Edited January 18, 2022 by Frogie