Coming off of lexapro

alohaknown

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Posted 1/1/2017 9:15 PM (GMT 0)

I mentioned to my psych that I want to come off of lexapro especially now that I have a son. The lexapro seems to numb all of my emotions and I feel like I can't feel the love for my son. My psych recommended skipping a dose every other day for two weeks and then just stopping. I've been on it for 1 year 4 months. I wanted those that walked this road and what I should know.

Thanks and happy new year

-AK

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 1/2/2017 1:25 AM (GMT 0)

Hi AK,

Best wishes on your discontinuation...I hope that you have the results that you seek, and can fully experience all the emotions you desire...while still enjoying anxiety management.

When giving up one tool...it is helpful to increase the use of others...so be sure to keep up with your coping skills and therapy lessons.

Your P-doc has recommended a method of discontinuation that is common when taking a low dose of Rx...so I am guessing you are on 10 mgs?

If you are on higher, and have any troubles...you may want to ask about decreasing your mg's first, before beginning to skip doses.

Keep us posted, so we can keep you in support!

S.C.

Momtogigiandquinn

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Posted 1/2/2017 1:50 PM (GMT 0)

I agree with SC. The half life of lex is 27-30 hours, which means you may start feeling withdrawal after that amount of time. Seems like a safer step would be to tapper down a bit before skipping doses.

gilly2

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Posted 1/2/2017 4:41 PM (GMT 0)

Have a good chat with a professional.... Is having your son recent.?. It may be a touch postnatal dep why your not feeling a full connection yet , it does happen , but it passes.

I hope you get the right advice...
Keep Smiling .. I bet that little son keeps you on your toes xx😊

Hibee

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Posted 1/2/2017 7:37 PM (GMT 0)

Hi

Lexapro is one of the easier AD to stop and your doctor has given you a good schedule so I would keep to that and see how it goes.

Keep in touch with your doctor.

Hibee

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