I've been on 10mg escitalopram for just under a year and am going to see my doctor about coming off them as I feel o no longer need them. Does anyone have any advice about coming of antidepressants? Thankyou!
Do it very slowly. Miss every 3rd or 4th day for two weeks, then every 3rd day, and so on. If you got knots in your stomach how did you cope to lift them?
Hi Laura - get your doctor's advice, first of all, and do it very slowly. Your brain has got used to having it in your system so obviously you mustn't stop suddenly.
I did the same thing with a different anti-depressant a few years ago and it took about six weeks to do it and get down to zero.
Glad to se you're now feeling well enough to come off them - that's great news.
Good advice tess! Did you have a problem with a knotted feeling in your stomach? How did you ease it? I've tried walks and other distractions. It's so frustrating. Thx
Hi Iris - no, I didn't have that problem at all, so I can't help you with it. Once I was off the anti depressant I felt fine. I'm sorry you're still having issues. Hopefully someone else will read this and give you some better advice! love Tess xx
Well the only advice I can give you, is that if you feel any symptoms of anxiety, get right back on them. Good luck!!!