direstraits Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 hi @Carmie so wonderful to hear from you! still having some awful days but better times too.windows and waves,right? just get so worn down after dealing with this for almost 6 years😞 I've been sleeping much better lately so that's good. glad to hear you're getting some rain down there....such a tragedy to hear of all the animals lost...breaks my heart. well, I hope things start to turn around for you this year...you've been through so much think of you often. take care. 🤗🤗🤗 went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
Mentor Cocopuffz17 Posted February 16, 2020 Mentor Share Posted February 16, 2020 On 2/9/2020 at 11:00 AM, direstraits said: hi @Carmie so wonderful to hear from you! still having some awful days but better times too.windows and waves,right? just get so worn down after dealing with this for almost 6 years😞 I've been sleeping much better lately so that's good. glad to hear you're getting some rain down there....such a tragedy to hear of all the animals lost...breaks my heart. well, I hope things start to turn around for you this year...you've been through so much think of you often. take care. 🤗🤗🤗 Glad to hear you are getting better sleep. Sleep is huge, when I struggled the most is when my sleep was shorter. All the best in continued healing! I follow The Plant Paradox lifestyle by Dr.Gundry. This lifestyle has given me my life back and I feel better than I have ever felt in my life. It has enabled me to finally get off of this medication and truly live my life. Nutrition is the key to health!!!!! 2008 to 2019 - 20 mg Paroxetine Attempted 2 CT's around the 5-6 year mark. Were absolutely terrible and reinstated. Was never explained by the doctor the seriousness of the short half life of this drug. 2017 - Attempted a tapered discontinuation of this drug and reinstated after being unsuccessful. 2019 - Feb. 12 - After a three month taper I am off of paroxetine. The 3 months were terrible, awful withdrawal feelings. I followed the doctors guidelines for the reduction of this drug and now know it was way too fast. 2019 - Oct. 12 - 8 months off paroxetine. 75% improvement since coming off the drug. Definitely have had tons of challenges along the way. Let’s go!!!! 2021 - Feb. 12 - 24 months off paroxetine. I have minor challenges now. Tinnitus/Headaches are still around but are reduced by a massive amount. Link to comment
direstraits Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 On 2/15/2020 at 7:45 PM, Cocopuffz17 said: Glad to hear you are getting better sleep. Sleep is huge, when I struggled the most is when my sleep was shorter. All the best in continued healing! Thanks Cocopuffz! hope you're doing well.. 1 went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
Mentor Cocopuffz17 Posted February 17, 2020 Mentor Share Posted February 17, 2020 1 minute ago, direstraits said: Thanks Cocopuffz! hope you're doing well.. Hey, last two days kicked my butt with headaches/tinnitus/fatigue. I am feeling way better now. Just a small wave! Everyday that passes is one day closer to being healed! I follow The Plant Paradox lifestyle by Dr.Gundry. This lifestyle has given me my life back and I feel better than I have ever felt in my life. It has enabled me to finally get off of this medication and truly live my life. Nutrition is the key to health!!!!! 2008 to 2019 - 20 mg Paroxetine Attempted 2 CT's around the 5-6 year mark. Were absolutely terrible and reinstated. Was never explained by the doctor the seriousness of the short half life of this drug. 2017 - Attempted a tapered discontinuation of this drug and reinstated after being unsuccessful. 2019 - Feb. 12 - After a three month taper I am off of paroxetine. The 3 months were terrible, awful withdrawal feelings. I followed the doctors guidelines for the reduction of this drug and now know it was way too fast. 2019 - Oct. 12 - 8 months off paroxetine. 75% improvement since coming off the drug. Definitely have had tons of challenges along the way. Let’s go!!!! 2021 - Feb. 12 - 24 months off paroxetine. I have minor challenges now. Tinnitus/Headaches are still around but are reduced by a massive amount. Link to comment
direstraits Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, Cocopuffz17 said: Hey, last two days kicked my butt with headaches/tinnitus/fatigue. I am feeling way better now. Just a small wave! Everyday that passes is one day closer to being healed! fatigue is one of my worst symptoms....glad you're feeling better. went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
Mentor Cocopuffz17 Posted February 17, 2020 Mentor Share Posted February 17, 2020 1 minute ago, direstraits said: fatigue is one of my worst symptoms....glad you're feeling better. It will get better. It’s absolutely devastating though. It makes you incapable of doing most things because you have no energy. I follow The Plant Paradox lifestyle by Dr.Gundry. This lifestyle has given me my life back and I feel better than I have ever felt in my life. It has enabled me to finally get off of this medication and truly live my life. Nutrition is the key to health!!!!! 2008 to 2019 - 20 mg Paroxetine Attempted 2 CT's around the 5-6 year mark. Were absolutely terrible and reinstated. Was never explained by the doctor the seriousness of the short half life of this drug. 2017 - Attempted a tapered discontinuation of this drug and reinstated after being unsuccessful. 2019 - Feb. 12 - After a three month taper I am off of paroxetine. The 3 months were terrible, awful withdrawal feelings. I followed the doctors guidelines for the reduction of this drug and now know it was way too fast. 2019 - Oct. 12 - 8 months off paroxetine. 75% improvement since coming off the drug. Definitely have had tons of challenges along the way. Let’s go!!!! 2021 - Feb. 12 - 24 months off paroxetine. I have minor challenges now. Tinnitus/Headaches are still around but are reduced by a massive amount. Link to comment
direstraits Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, Cocopuffz17 said: It will get better. It’s absolutely devastating though. It makes you incapable of doing most things because you have no energy. yeah, I'm afraid I'll be to old to enjoy anything by the time I recover.😞 went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
Moderator Frogie Posted February 27, 2020 Moderator Share Posted February 27, 2020 today marks 15 years since my daughter passed so a difficult day. I’m so sorry. You are in my thoughts🙏🏻❤️ Take care, Frogie xx 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
direstraits Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 thanks so much @Frogie ❤️ hope you're doing well..🤗 went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
Moderator Frogie Posted February 27, 2020 Moderator Share Posted February 27, 2020 7 minutes ago, direstraits said: thanks so much @Frogie ❤️ hope you're doing well..🤗 I’m doing ok. For a Xanax taper, lol... But I’m going to make it. Last med I’ll ever be on😊 Take care, Frogie xx 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
direstraits Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 you will make it! rooting you on..❤️ take care,ds went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
Moderator Frogie Posted February 27, 2020 Moderator Share Posted February 27, 2020 13 minutes ago, direstraits said: you will make it! rooting you on..❤️ take care,ds Thanks, you’re a great person ❤️ Take care, Frogie xx 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
direstraits Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, Frogie said: Thanks, you’re a great person ❤️ Take care, Frogie xx so are you,dear. xx went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
Flowers Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Thinking of you DS and sending much love and hugs. Flowers xxx 15 yrs on 20 to 30 mgs CITALOPRAM. MAY 2014 Increased to 40 mgs per day.SEPT/NOV 2014 tapered in 6 weeks down to 10 mgs as per Dr instructions due to violent nightmares/palpitations.Given Noctamid (lormetazepam) to help with anxiety. On average took 2mg per day for 8 weeks.No taper was advised.DEC 2014 WD severe. Nervous tic in eyes and limbs, muscle pain,fluct temp, weakness, dep and anxiety, nausea, giddy, unstable when walking. Different Dr suggested taking 20mgs CIT. BROMAZEPAM 3mgs up to 3 x daily for anxiety.DEC 9 2014 Updose CIT to 30mgs. Only taking BROMAZEPAM in emergency.DEC 31 2014 Settling at 30mg CIT - helping with depression. No Brom for 2wks.Found SA.APR 2015 Trying to stabilise on 30mgs CIT. JAN 2016 Started Cit Taper reducing by 5% per month. 28.5 mgs FEB Taper held bereavement. APR Taper resumed 27mgs . MAY 25.50 mgs . JUNE 24 mgs . JULY I stupidly mixed up my BP meds with CIT. Consequently took no CIT for 3 days and doubled my BP meds. Waiting for the fallout....Holding for a while until any chance of repercussions have abated. SEPT taper resumed to 22.5 mgs . OCT 21 mgs .NOV 19.95 mgs DEC crashed. 2017: FEB 3rd updose to 20.5 mgs to try to stabilise.FEB.switched over to 75mgs of Venlafaxine XR for 3 weeks.Too stimulating so switching back to Cit. 12 March 37.5 Ven and 20 Cit. 21 March 18mg Ven 20mg Cit. 4 April 9mg Ven 20mg Cit. Xanax .50mg when needed. 13 April 0 mgs Ven, 20mg Citalopram. Xanax .50 mg per day. 5 May reinstated a small amount of Ven to stabilize 1 mg twice a day. 20 mg Citalopram at night. Xanax .25 mg twice per day.Other Meds: Losartan (BP)Started 1993 at 50 mgs at night. Seretide (Asthma) Started 1996 at 1 puff twice a day. Jan 2019 Antibiotic Ceclor 500mgs twice a day for bronchitis and Atrovent 2ml capsules twice a day for asthma. Finished the course of both Jan 17. XANAX Jan 27 - Feb 3 2019 Failed Valium Crossover. Feb 14 2019 Updosed Xanax by .0625 Feb 17 2019 Decreased Xanax by .0625. Back to .50mg daily. Update Xanax 28.2.20 tapered to .1250 mg 8am .25 mg midnight. Update Xanax 11.8.21 tapered to .25 mg at night. Current Meds 28.2.19: CITALOPRAM 20mg taken at midnight. VENLAFAXINE .9 mg twice a day at 8am and 10pm. XANAX .50 mg split into 4 doses per day. 10am .0625mg / 2pm .1250mg/ 6pm .0625mg / midnight .25mg.Update 10.8.22 .25 mg at night. LOSARTAN 50 mgs taken at midnight. SERETIDE 1 puff taken at 8am and 10pm. 7.7.19 VENLAFAXINE UPDATE: Started tapering 10% every 4 weeks. Currently .4 mg twice a day at 8am and 10 pm. 2.9.19 .36 mg x 2. 1.10.19 .32 mg x 2. 26.11.19 .29 mg x2. 26.12.19 .26 mg x 2. 23.1.20 .23 mg x 2. 20.2.20 .21 mg x2.20.3.20 .19 mg x 2. 21.4.20 .17 mg x 2. 19.5.20 .13 mg x 2. 18.6.20 .11mg x 2 .18.7.20.10 mg x 2.1.9.20.09 mg x 2. 30.9. 20 .08 mg x 2. 1.11.20 .07 mg x 2. 2.12.20 .06 mg x 2. 8.1.21 .05 mg x 2. 4.2.21 .04 mg x 2. 9.3.21 .03 mgx2. 7.4.21 .02 mg x 2. 9.5.21 .01 mg x 2. 21.6.21 .01 mg x 1. 11.8.21 ZERO! Link to comment
direstraits Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 4 hours ago, Flowers said: Thinking of you DS and sending much love and hugs. Flowers xxx aw thanks so much Flowers! miss you on here...how are you? ❤️ went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
direstraits Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 Hi,everyone hope you're all coping as best as you can during this difficult time. thought I'd post an update at 6 years off paxil. still dealing with WD symptoms such as burning skin,vision problems(besides getting the other cataract removed) anxiety,fatigue getting better, tingling in lower legs,numbness in feet,irritability. My sleep has been pretty good lately and I'm not waking up in the morning with that awful feeling...not getting that awful inner torture of wanting to jump out of my skin like I was,thank God. slowly moving in the right direction it seems. NJ opened state parks on Saturday and my husband and I drove down to Cape May lighthouse and walked on the beach,it was such a beautiful day,we really enjoyed it. even saw a guy catch a small shark ! I really miss having my grandson over and seeing family but we just have to deal with it. hang in there everybody and stay strong. love,ds💗🤗 2 went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
Moderator Frogie Posted May 4, 2020 Moderator Share Posted May 4, 2020 13 minutes ago, direstraits said: Hi,everyone hope you're all coping as best as you can during this difficult time. thought I'd post an update at 6 years off paxil. still dealing with WD symptoms such as burning skin,vision problems(besides getting the other cataract removed) anxiety,fatigue getting better, tingling in lower legs,numbness in feet,irritability. My sleep has been pretty good lately and I'm not waking up in the morning with that awful feeling...not getting that awful inner torture of wanting to jump out of my skin like I was,thank God. slowly moving in the right direction it seems. NJ opened state parks on Saturday and my husband and I drove down to Cape May lighthouse and walked on the beach,it was such a beautiful day,we really enjoyed it. even saw a guy catch a small shark ! I really miss having my grandson over and seeing family but we just have to deal with it. hang in there everybody and stay strong. love,ds💗🤗 Hi DS! Sounds like you might be getting better! What a wonderful thing. Glad you got to go to the beach. I wish we lived near the ocean, it’s so peaceful. I’ve seen it twice. Once in South Carolina and once in Hawaii. I know the feeling about not seeing your grandson. I haven’t seen my granddaughter either. But hopefully soon we can see them again. Hang in there. It’s going to get better! It was good to hear from you. Thanks for the update. Be safe😊 Take care, Frogie xx 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
Longroadhome Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 21 minutes ago, direstraits said: Hi,everyone hope you're all coping as best as you can during this difficult time. thought I'd post an update at 6 years off paxil. still dealing with WD symptoms such as burning skin,vision problems(besides getting the other cataract removed) anxiety,fatigue getting better, tingling in lower legs,numbness in feet,irritability. My sleep has been pretty good lately and I'm not waking up in the morning with that awful feeling...not getting that awful inner torture of wanting to jump out of my skin like I was,thank God. slowly moving in the right direction it seems. NJ opened state parks on Saturday and my husband and I drove down to Cape May lighthouse and walked on the beach,it was such a beautiful day,we really enjoyed it. even saw a guy catch a small shark ! I really miss having my grandson over and seeing family but we just have to deal with it. hang in there everybody and stay strong. love,ds💗🤗 Hi D good to read yr update . have your symptoms decreased in severity over the years. did you have depression? what percentage do you feel you have improved from the beginning to today ? I am in the process of tapering Paxil . I’m down to 6mg from 20mg. Hard going but very determined !! Nov 2018 Pregabalin 2x50 mg a day to help with Paxil WD. Aug 2019 2 x 25mg a day, April 2020 45mg, May 40mg, June 35mg, July 30mg, end July 25mg, Aug 24mg, June 2021 14mg, Jan 2022 14mg (2x7mg a day), Oct 10mg, Nov 5mg, December 25th 2022 0mg 🎈 Oct 2004 - Oct 2018 Paxil 20 mg, Nov 15mg, Dec 10mg, Feb 2019 7.5mg crashed, Feb 8.5mg, Nov 8mg, March 2020 7.2mg, April 6.5mg, May 5.9mg, June 5.4mg, July 4.8mg, Dec 4.5mg, Jan 2021 4mg, Feb 3.6mg, March 3.2mg, April 2.9mg, Aug 2.7mg, Sept 2.4mg, Oct 2.2mg, Nov 2mg, Dec 1.8mg, Feb 2022 1.6mg, March 1.4mg, April 1.2mg, May 1.0mg, June 0.8mg, July 0.6mg, Aug 0.4mg, Sep 0.2mg, October 6th 2022 0mg 🎈 December 25th 2022 drug free these dates are approximate Link to comment
direstraits Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 3 hours ago, Frogie said: Hi DS! Sounds like you might be getting better! What a wonderful thing. Glad you got to go to the beach. I wish we lived near the ocean, it’s so peaceful. I’ve seen it twice. Once in South Carolina and once in Hawaii. I know the feeling about not seeing your grandson. I haven’t seen my granddaughter either. But hopefully soon we can see them again. Hang in there. It’s going to get better! It was good to hear from you. Thanks for the update. Be safe😊 Take care, Frogie xx thanks for your response,Frogie! nice to hear from you...how are you? I see you're a mentor now,that's wonderful! yeah,I'm surprised I'm coping this well with what's going on in the world. we're stronger than we think I guess. wow you went to Hawaii,that sounds nice.lucky you. yes it will get better,we have to believe that..NJ's been hit hard mostly up north,I'm in south jersey but it's still scary as hell.😟 well,take care and stay safe. Love,ds💗 went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
Moderator Frogie Posted May 4, 2020 Moderator Share Posted May 4, 2020 Just now, direstraits said: thanks for your response,Frogie! nice to hear from you...how are you? I see you're a mentor now,that's wonderful! yeah,I'm surprised I'm coping this well with what's going on in the world. we're stronger than we think I guess. wow you went to Hawaii,that sounds nice.lucky you. yes it will get better,we have to believe that..NJ's been hit hard mostly up north,I'm in south jersey but it's still scary as hell.😟 well,take care and stay safe. Love,ds💗 Hi! I’m doing ok, just going through my Xanax taper still. It was an honor to become a Mentor. I just started last week. I’m really looking forward to learning from everyone’s experiences, just as I always have. This is a wonderful site and super people that truly care about each other. I went to Hawaii in 2010. It was beautiful. So laid back and so peaceful. We found a couple secluded beaches that were awesome! This is a scary time. In Colorado, I live in a county that is the 3rd highest hit. We have meat packing plants and nursing homes that were hit hard. I went to the store Saturday and people were just crazy. No masks or social distancing. I got in, got my 5 items and got out. Otherwise we do curbside pickup or order online and have it delivered. But the state is opening back up, makes me a little nervous. I think I’ll just wait to go shopping for a while. I need a haircut badly, but I’m not even going there right now lol... We are pretty strong to go through what we’ve gone through and “muster” through this. We will make it! I have a lot of faith in all of us. I’m really glad you are doing better. You sound a lot happier. That’s awesome 😊 Now just to be able to hold out a little longer to hug our grandkids, but we will. I still have her Easter basket sitting here😞 You stay safe and continue to be well💐 Take care, Frogie xx 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
direstraits Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 3 hours ago, Longroadhome said: Hi D good to read yr update . have your symptoms decreased in severity over the years. did you have depression? what percentage do you feel you have improved from the beginning to today ? I am in the process of tapering Paxil . I’m down to 6mg from 20mg. Hard going but very determined !! HI Lrh thanks for your post. yes ,the symptoms have decreased in severity for the most part...still get some nasty waves but don't seem to last as long. I had some terrible depression early on but that's the one thing that has really improved...I hardly ever feel depressed anymore.🙂 It's hard to say a percentage but I definitely see much improvement from the beginning, but I still have a ways to go. I came off paxil in only about 5 weeks so practically CT. at least you're tapering so you'll probably have a n easier time(I hope! ) hang in there and take care. ds 1 went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
direstraits Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 thanks, @Frogie people can be pretty ignorant or just crazy..I heard a security guard in Flint, MI. was shot and killed after he told someone they needed to wear a mask...NUTS! my husband is still working at auto parts store...I worry but he's being very careful,wearing a mask and washes his hands frequently. we're 65 and 66 and in good health but you still worry...hard not to. hope you get through the Xanax taper ok. yes we're a strong bunch and we'll make it through this! take care, dear Frogie xx went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
Moderator Frogie Posted May 4, 2020 Moderator Share Posted May 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, direstraits said: thanks, @Frogie people can be pretty ignorant or just crazy..I heard a security guard in Flint, MI. was shot and killed after he told someone they needed to wear a mask...NUTS! my husband is still working at auto parts store...I worry but he's being very careful,wearing a mask and washes his hands frequently. we're 65 and 66 and in good health but you still worry...hard not to. hope you get through the Xanax taper ok. yes we're a strong bunch and we'll make it through this! take care, dear Frogie xx Wow! Hadn’t heard about the security guard. That is nuts! But I try to only look at online news twice a day and try to limit myself to 15 minutes or so. My “hubby” just went back to work last week. He’s a master electrician and was furloughed March 17. He has disposable masks (that for some reason we kept from a bathroom remodel) and some his sister in law sent us and I made a couple, some hand sanitizer I was able to find. I was lucky to find 1 bottle of alcohol and we had some aloe vera from last summer. We had 1/2 can of Lysol under the sink. His sister was lucky to find a pack of disinfectant wipes and shared with the family. I think he is going to be ok. He’s very careful. I wrote a little blurb about what’s been going on with me on by benzo thread. But, all in all, I’m doing ok. We are all healthy and staying strong! We will all make it through this. And come out stronger than ever.😊 You stay safe. I’m very glad you are doing so well. You deserve it after all this time🌻 Great to hear from you. Take care, Frogie xx 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
direstraits Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Frogie said: Wow! Hadn’t heard about the security guard. That is nuts! But I try to only look at online news twice a day and try to limit myself to 15 minutes or so. My “hubby” just went back to work last week. He’s a master electrician and was furloughed March 17. He has disposable masks (that for some reason we kept from a bathroom remodel) and some his sister in law sent us and I made a couple, some hand sanitizer I was able to find. I was lucky to find 1 bottle of alcohol and we had some aloe vera from last summer. We had 1/2 can of Lysol under the sink. His sister was lucky to find a pack of disinfectant wipes and shared with the family. I think he is going to be ok. He’s very careful. I wrote a little blurb about what’s been going on with me on by benzo thread. But, all in all, I’m doing ok. We are all healthy and staying strong! We will all make it through this. And come out stronger than ever.😊 You stay safe. I’m very glad you are doing so well. You deserve it after all this time🌻 Great to hear from you. Take care, Frogie xx 💗💗🤗🤗 went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
Longroadhome Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Hi @direstraits how are you doing ? your posts show you are making good steady progress it’s good to see as being on Paxil myself you give me hope take care 😊 Nov 2018 Pregabalin 2x50 mg a day to help with Paxil WD. Aug 2019 2 x 25mg a day, April 2020 45mg, May 40mg, June 35mg, July 30mg, end July 25mg, Aug 24mg, June 2021 14mg, Jan 2022 14mg (2x7mg a day), Oct 10mg, Nov 5mg, December 25th 2022 0mg 🎈 Oct 2004 - Oct 2018 Paxil 20 mg, Nov 15mg, Dec 10mg, Feb 2019 7.5mg crashed, Feb 8.5mg, Nov 8mg, March 2020 7.2mg, April 6.5mg, May 5.9mg, June 5.4mg, July 4.8mg, Dec 4.5mg, Jan 2021 4mg, Feb 3.6mg, March 3.2mg, April 2.9mg, Aug 2.7mg, Sept 2.4mg, Oct 2.2mg, Nov 2mg, Dec 1.8mg, Feb 2022 1.6mg, March 1.4mg, April 1.2mg, May 1.0mg, June 0.8mg, July 0.6mg, Aug 0.4mg, Sep 0.2mg, October 6th 2022 0mg 🎈 December 25th 2022 drug free these dates are approximate Link to comment
direstraits Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 On 7/27/2020 at 2:15 PM, Longroadhome said: Hi @direstraits how are you doing ? your posts show you are making good steady progress it’s good to see as being on Paxil myself you give me hope take care 😊 thanks for your concern,Lrh...I seem to be going in the right direction, still have my moments but overall think I'm getting better. getting my other cataract removed next Wed. so hope to see improvement after that. actually,I'm surprised I'm doing as well as I am with all the insanity going on in our country...just want to see this madman voted out in Nov. He's torn the country apart and it's getting crazier every day. glad I can give you hope....just keep hanging in there and never give up! ds 💗 went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
Longroadhome Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 @direstraits have you had many windows along the way from what I read on your thread you haven’t ? As in have you followed the windows and waves pattern Ps I think you are very brave and courageous you have had a long and protracted recovery and you are winning through well done 👍 good luck with the cataract surgery I had my left eye done 5 years ago what a difference !! Nov 2018 Pregabalin 2x50 mg a day to help with Paxil WD. Aug 2019 2 x 25mg a day, April 2020 45mg, May 40mg, June 35mg, July 30mg, end July 25mg, Aug 24mg, June 2021 14mg, Jan 2022 14mg (2x7mg a day), Oct 10mg, Nov 5mg, December 25th 2022 0mg 🎈 Oct 2004 - Oct 2018 Paxil 20 mg, Nov 15mg, Dec 10mg, Feb 2019 7.5mg crashed, Feb 8.5mg, Nov 8mg, March 2020 7.2mg, April 6.5mg, May 5.9mg, June 5.4mg, July 4.8mg, Dec 4.5mg, Jan 2021 4mg, Feb 3.6mg, March 3.2mg, April 2.9mg, Aug 2.7mg, Sept 2.4mg, Oct 2.2mg, Nov 2mg, Dec 1.8mg, Feb 2022 1.6mg, March 1.4mg, April 1.2mg, May 1.0mg, June 0.8mg, July 0.6mg, Aug 0.4mg, Sep 0.2mg, October 6th 2022 0mg 🎈 December 25th 2022 drug free these dates are approximate Link to comment
wantrelief Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 4 hours ago, direstraits said: I seem to be going in the right direction, still have my moments but overall think I'm getting better. This is great news, DS - I am really happy to hear that you are feeling better!! 4 hours ago, direstraits said: just want to see this madman voted out in Nov. He's torn the country apart and it's getting crazier every day. This is such a crazy time. Everyday I think it can't get worse but then it does. 🙁 4 hours ago, direstraits said: glad I can give you hope....just keep hanging in there and never give up! You have given me hope - thank you and thank you for the encouraging message. Good luck with the cataract surgery - really hoping you experience even more improvement afterwards! -1/06 - 3/07 Cymbalta. Fast taper (essentially CT); withdrawal symptoms after 4 mos (didn't realize was WD) -10/07: 100 mg Zoloft; 1 mg Klonopin - tapered off Klonopin after 4 mos. Several unsuccessful slow tapers of Zoloft; went up and down in dose a lot -Spring 2013 back on 1 mg Klonopin to counter WD symptoms; switched over 5-6 mos from Zoloft to 35 mg citalopram -Two attempts at slow tapering citalopram, always increased dose due to WD; also increased Klonopin to 1.25 mg in 2014, then to 1.5 mg in 2015 -8/17-9/17: After holding one year at 20 mg, feeling withdrawal symptoms due to stress - slowly increased to 25 mg. No change in symptoms after 6 months (? tolerance ?) - decided to start citalopram taper February 2018 (still on Klonopin 1.5 mg). Supplements: fish oil; magnesium; vitamin D3; curcumin Citalopram taper: 2/2018 - 12/2019: 25 mg - 11.03 mg I 2020: 10.89 mg - 7.9 mg I 2021: 7.8 mg - 5.26 mg I 2022: 5.2 mg - 3.36 mg I 2023: 3.3 mg - 1.47 mg 2024: 1/5/24: 1.44 mg; 1/19/24: 1.40 mg; 1/26/24: 1.37 mg; 2/2/24: 1.34 mg; 2/9/24: 1.31 mg; 2/23/24: 1.28 mg; 3/1/24: 1.25 mg; 3/8/24: 1.22 mg; 3/15/24: 1.19 mg; 3/29/24: 1.17 mg; 4/5/24: 1.14 mg; 4/13/24: 1.11 mg; 4/20/24: 1.09 mg Link to comment
direstraits Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 22 hours ago, Longroadhome said: @direstraits have you had many windows along the way from what I read on your thread you haven’t ? As in have you followed the windows and waves pattern Ps I think you are very brave and courageous you have had a long and protracted recovery and you are winning through well done 👍 good luck with the cataract surgery I had my left eye done 5 years ago what a difference !! I've had many windows along the way but even then I never felt totally "normal" . thanks for the encouraging words,I really appreciate it.🙂 yes, what a difference! looking forward to better days. hope you're coping OK. take care,ds went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
direstraits Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 thanks for your kind words, @wantrelief and well wishes.💗 hope you're doing OK. Take care,ds went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted August 26, 2020 Administrator Share Posted August 26, 2020 Hello, @direstraits, how are you doing? I have a question for you: You have a long history of many drugs. Prior to going off Paxil, did you get withdrawal symptoms from going off any of your drugs or drug switches? 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
direstraits Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 9 hours ago, Altostrata said: Hello, @direstraits, how are you doing? I have a question for you: You have a long history of many drugs. Prior to going off Paxil, did you get withdrawal symptoms from going off any of your drugs or drug switches? Hi Alto! good to hear from you. I think I was getting WD symptoms for many years but thought it was something wrong with me and I would go back on the meds. but when I think back to before I took the drugs,it was mainly depression I was dealing with; when I would stop I got a lot of anxiety and sometimes rageful feelings and dark thoughts. I still deal with alot of symptoms but it seems to be getting better; still dealing with alot of fatigue,anxiety,burning ,tingling skin,off balance vision problems.etc. but I really don't feel the awful depression anymore.🙂 I think I'm doing pretty good considering these crazy times we're living in. let me say thank you for this wonderful site;I hate to think where I'd be right now without it. take care,ds went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
Administrator Altostrata Posted August 28, 2020 Administrator Share Posted August 28, 2020 Thank you! Please take care yourself, and come by from time to time to let us know how you're doing. 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
direstraits Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 3 hours ago, Altostrata said: Thank you! Please take care yourself, and come by from time to time to let us know how you're doing. Thank you, Alto. your concern is much appreciated.🙂 went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
Rosetta Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Hey, dire straits, I’m glad you are feeling better! Rosetta https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/16629-rosetta-ct-may-2011-too-fast-taper-feb-2017/?page=25 2001-2011 Celexa 10 mg raised to 40 mg then 60 mg over this time period May 2011 OB Doctor's Cold switch Celexa 60 mg to 10 mg Zoloft sertraline (baby born) 2012-2016 - Doctors raised dose of Zoloft up to 150 mg 2016 - Xanax prescribed - as needed - 0.5 mg about every 3 days (bad reaction) 2016 - Stopped Xanax Late 2016- Began (too fast) taper of Zoloft Early 2017 - Trazodone prescribed for bedtime (doseage unknown) Feb 2017 - Completed taper/stopped Trazodone Drug free since Feb 2017 2017 - Unisom otc very rarely for sleep Link to comment
direstraits Posted August 30, 2020 Author Share Posted August 30, 2020 9 hours ago, Rosetta said: Hey, dire straits, I’m glad you are feeling better! Rosetta thanks,Rosetta still got a ways to go,I'm afraid but hopefully we'll all get there eventually. how are you feeling? went on Prozac 1994-99,60mg.poopout ct back on 2001-2002,prozac weekly 2002,not working,Effexor 75 mg.?2003-mar.2004 gaining weight 8wk. taper,wellbutrin 150 mg.mar. -may 2004 ctmedfree til july 2005 back to Prozac gaining weight again,back on wellbutrin jan.2006150-300 mg.bad constipation.also was taking aygestin(hormone)perimenopausal irregular bleeding.back on Prozac around sept,?2006,hysterectomy jan30.2007(adenomyosis)off&on Prozac til 2009,citalopram about 1 mo, April 2010 no effect,Effexor again may -mar, 2011.ct,Prozac aug,-dec, 2011 &sept-nov 2012,paroxetine oct,23 2013-may 4 2014 20 mgs.tapered 6 wks.-failed RI in Oct.2014-in protracted WD.started 10 mgs. Fluoxetine May 25 2021 .Stopped fluoxetine May 2022 at 5 mgs. Link to comment
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