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Post anti-depressant taper SYMPTOMS
I was on anti-depressants consistently since March 2023. (Fluoxetine for 2years, Sertraline for 8months, Paroxetine for 8 weeks, & Escitalopram for more than 8 weeks)
I have recently tapered off Rexipra (Escitalopram). I was taking a 10mg dose. I switched to 5mg for 10-15 days & then 2.5 mg for 10 days.
I am experiencing severe insomnia & moderate restlessness.
After tapering, now I take Tranxiety (Etifoxine 50mg) to manage anxiety & it seems to be working without impairing the day-to-day function (which happened on Clonazepam & Alprazolam)
DOES tapering off any anti-depressant cause - post discontinuation syndrome? HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
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No long term discontinuation syndrome occurs in majority. Most have recurrence of depression or anxiety due their neurotransmitter dysregulation
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Hi, usually they last for a few weeks. But your symptoms may be due to illness itself. Consult online for treatment
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Please don't taper the medicines that's why you are experiencing insomnia. Please consult with me online on practo
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Dr. Khushboo Jain
Addiction Psychiatrist
9 yrs exp
Udaipur
Yeah it does cause
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consult psychiatrist
Health Tips
pleanty of fluids
avoid self medication and tapering
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