Lexapro and ADHD medication, how to quit lexapro while on them?

Anyone who has programed in SQL Server or Oracle and the associated platform interactions with various other OS languages knows the "heads down" environment especially in the enterprise enviroment. Lexapro as well as a sleep medication and a CPAP were all part of my treatment. When we moved to another state, I could not find a Dr. who would prescribe the Dexedrine even though I had been on it successfully for 10 years. We tried a number of other meds with some success but nothing like the Dexedrine. For some reason, and it baffles the Doctors, I am able to start and stop medications including Dexedrine and others without negative impact. As jrcpitt80 stated, the most effective way is to gradually reduce the medication until you feel comfortable with your symptoms. There are a number of medications available on the market not which will replace not only the Lexapro but also include some of the other meds for which you are being treated. To me, the most important factor is your relationship with your Dr. Remember, he works for you and if he isn't doing a good job or you feel he isn't listening to your dialog and interacting in a way which is empathetic and not just another patient for billing, fire him. Talk to others who have similar conditions, in your area and get their opinion. There are resources online to help you find the most reputable physician in your area for your treatment. Read the patients opinion of the service. Depending on your insurance, your choices may be limited but try to find the best Dr. covered by your insurance. No one should have to suffer the debilitating effects of most problems associated with brain function or lack thereof just like no one should have to suffer with sever pain. Remember, he can't feel the way you feel but with experience and again, an empathetic mindset so that you can feel "he has your best interest at heart". That's the key. He should know based on your situation including how the withdrawal of medications can best be handled. One of the biggest problems in the medical field is non-compliance, period. Keep him informed even if it's through his nurse. There are not many psychiatrist who also have extensive education in medications, more so than many Md's and interactions for each of us. Search them out. Even a Nephrologist can be a tremendous resource because of their extensive training and experience between the medications and their effect on your kidneys and body in general. Probably one of the best fields with a working knowledge of what will work given some additional medications and their effect on your mind/body. He may make recommendations to your Dr. treating the brain function or lack thereof. Research the articles on-line, with a grain of salt, in particular the dialog between those with real life experience all the while, bearing in mind that it is also based on their experiential and physical makeup. Many will not be remotely applicable but some may have had your same problems and how they were resolved. Remember, no one can truly understand how you, personally, feel at any given point in time to include the withdrawal and what you are going through physically or mentally. Some may be close but we ARE all different. Find out what works for you and in conjunction with you employee, the Dr., monitor and keep a diary of each day, the dosage, time taken, and mindset before, during, and after any adjustment. This will also be very helpful to your Dr. You're young so it's especially important to find out what works as it can and probably will effect the remainder off your life. Hope It goes well with good results!! Life is to precious to squander time on what causes such pain and the ability to enjoy the opportunities, benefits, and blessing which can be yours. Best regards, BC