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Posted 1/12/2016 1:51 AM (GMT 0)
Has anyone successfully reinstated an SSRI after experiencing a withdrawal or even a protracted withdrawal?
Posted 1/12/2016 1:56 AM (GMT 0)
I've been on and off zoloft several times.
Posted 1/12/2016 2:15 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks. Was there withdrawal involved? Increased anxiety? Insomnia? Did you quit through tapering or cold turkey and how soon did you reinstate after quitting. It's been 6 months (Lexapro) for me and reinstated 10 days ago. Only a little better.
Posted 1/12/2016 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
Previously I was only on 50 mgs (vs. the 150 currently), the withdrawals only consisted of headaches (easily managed with Tylonol or Advil) and the lovely brain zaps. I didn't have any side effects when I went back on. When I went up from 50 > 150, I added 25 mgs per week.

A few days back, I forgot to take the Zoloft until that evening when I started feeling a little off, edgy, mild nausea. Previous times, when I was on only 50 mgs, I'd just get a headache, I'm assuming it's because I'm on a much higher dosage.

Not sure if Zoloft is a good comparison, it sounds like other people on the board who are on Lexapro have had different side effects.

Are you having trouble with the ramp up?
Posted 1/12/2016 10:15 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

I have stopped ssri's and re started them and not had to many problems.

The only one I did have problems with was Paxil which was a nightmare to stop.

Hibee
Posted 1/12/2016 11:24 AM (GMT 0)
Hibbee,
Can I ask how much time has passed between stopping and reinstating?
Posted 1/12/2016 2:47 PM (GMT 0)
Hi,

I am in the process of doing that right now. I stopped Lexapro 20 mg in October and switched to Zoloft, the Zoloft side effects were severe (I would almost fall asleep while driving) and my psych doc and I decided to switch me back to Lexapro 20 mg. I started back after being off of it for about 5 weeks. Its now been 5 weeks back on and I still have not felt the benefits. It's actually been a nightmare to tell you the truth. I believe that 6 to 8 weeks is when the benefits should start. I am nervous that it won't take this time, but I'm trying to be positive.
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