JenP Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Hi, I am tapering off Nortriptyline currently and have recently began having feelings like my legs are not working or like I am unable to move them. I am able to physically move them, but it's a weird feeling like they are delayed or something. Has anyone else encountered symptoms like this? My mind wants to tell me that I have MS or ALS, but I am not having physical issues of moving them. I think maybe it's related to tapering off of the medication. Thanks for any insight! 1994-1997 Zoloft 1997-2014 Prozac 10-20mg 2014 (few months) Prozac 100mg. Bad side effects of jitters and jerking 204-2017 Effexor 37.5-75mg 2017-2019 Pristiq 50mg. Taken off in 3 week time period due to memory problems and coordination Began having major symptoms 2-3 months after removal 2019-Present: Put on Nortiptylene 20mg. Have tapered down to 3mg currently Link to comment
Moderator Frogie Posted March 23, 2022 Moderator Share Posted March 23, 2022 @JenP Welcome to SA. We are a volunteer ran site with member such as yourself tapering off, or have tapered off antipsycholtics and are healing. This is your introduction page where you will receive information, ask questions, and meet member going through what you are. We ask that each member only have one introduction page so we can keep all your information in one place. Thank you for creating a signature. How long have you tapered the Nortriptyline from 20 mg to 3 mg? We don't suggest anymore than 10% a month. Why taper by 10% of my dosage? The slowness of slow tapers Tips for tapering off nortriptyline OCD Obsessive Thoughts, Compulsive Behaviours According to the Mayo Clinic, muscle weakness is a symptom of Nortriptyline, so I wouldn't worry about it too much. https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/nortriptyline-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20071998 We don't suggest a lot of supplements on here because most members CNS (central nervous system) has been sensitized my these medications. We do suggest 2 that seem to help calm the nervous system. If you would like to try one, try a small amount, wait a few days before introducing to other. Magnesium Omega-3 Fish Oil When you are done reading these links, please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions. PREVIOUS medications and discontinuations: Have been on medications since 1996. Valium, Gabapentin, Lamictal, Prilosec and Zantac from 2000 to 2015 with a fast taper by a psychiatrist. Liquid Lexapro Nov, 2016 to 31-March, 2019 Lexapro free!!! (total Lexapro taper was 4 years-started with pill form) ---CURRENT MEDICATIONS:Supplements:Milk Thistle, Metamucil, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Levothyroxine 25mcg, Vitamin C, Krill oil. Xanax 1mg 3x day June, 2000 to 19-September, 2020 Went from .150 grams (average weight of 1 Xanax) 3x day to .003 grams 3x day. April 1, 2021 went back on 1mg a day. Started tapering May 19, 2023. July 28, 2023-approximately .87mg. Dr. fast tapered me at the end and realized he messed up. Prescribe it again and I am doing "slower than a turtle" taper. 19-September, 2020 Xanax free!!! (total Xanax taper was 15-1/2 months-1-June, 2019-19-September, 2020) I am not a medical professional. The suggestions I make are based on personal experience. Link to comment
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