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Has anyone thought about what happens when we stop taking this drug?

I am worried because I have read such bad things about withdrawal from bupropion. I have heard that weight can pile back on, even when continuing to eat healthy. Because I am susceptible to occasional bouts of depression and anxiety, and I am worried that withdrawing from this drug might really set... read more

Nexium 20mg side effects and withdrawal symptoms?

I took Nexium 20mg for a week in an attempt to eliminate acid reflux. But since day 2 i have been suffering from blurred vision, dizziness, lightheadedness, anxiety and lack of concentration. Knowing that i stopped taking the drug 2 days ago, how long would syptoms last for after quitting the drug... read more

What are "brain zaps" that everyone mentions as a withdrawal effect from venlafaxine/Effexor?

I have taken venlafaxine 37.5 mg for 3 months to help my anxiety. It worked well until about a month ago. I started getting nauseous, dizzy and headache an hour after taking. My nurse practitioner told me I should go off it. I asked about tapering off and she said to take one every other day for a... read more

I am having Lexapro withdrawal symptoms 3 months after terminating - will it get better?

I was on Lexapro for 1.5 years at 10mg. Upon discontinuing the medication I entered a state of constant dysphoria and brain fog. I also have the classic brain zaps and excessive sweating but I can live with those. It has been three months and I have slowly been getting better, but still suffering... read more

I have been taking Effexor XR 37.5mg every other day for over 15 years. There was no therapeutic?

... effect anymore, I was just on it to avoid the horrible withdrawals. I finally decided I wanted off of the Effexor so I went to the psychiatrist to discuss weaning off, but due to my current life situation, my doc decided to up my dose to 75 mg every day. I am now tired, nauseous and just... read more

Will I have withdrawal symptoms from taking 0.5mg of Ativan a day for three months? Sometimes 1mg?

I have been taking 0.5mg of ativan as needed (usually once per day) for the last 3 months. I do skip several days sometimes. Will I need to taper off the Ativan to avoid withdrawal? I am scared of the withdrawal symptoms I have read about. I wish I never took this drug!!!

I take 2mg of Klonopin twice daily. My doctor will not prescribe them any longer?

Will Librium keep me from withdrawals? If so, what milligram should I ask for? I have chronic panic/anxiety disorder, PTSD and depression.

Medication - My son ran out of lorazepam. He will have to go 3 days without it in his system,...

... until it can be refilled. He has only been taking it for 2 months..1 mg tablets 1or 2 times daily for anxiety. Will he suffer any major withdrawal symptoms? What should I look for?

How long does Risperdal withdrawal last?

I started taking 1 mg of Risperdal on December 3rd. Stupidly, I didn't do research on it before taking it and found some scary things that made me want to get off it. So on December 8th I called my psychiatrist and he said to take 0.5mg for the next 3 nights and then stop taking it. My last... read more

Lexapro withdrawal symptoms after 2 months of use?

I've been taking Lexapro for 2 months for panic attacks and because of the side effects I decided to stop it.It made me feel like a walking zombie and now, 1 month after use I'm having withdrawal symptoms that are so hard to cope with. Derealisation/depersonalization is the most... read more

I am currently tapering off Xanax. I only took 0.25mg once a day for 4weeks. How long will I suffer?

I am experiencing more intense withdrawal symptoms than I thought I would. How long will these last. Anxiety, heart racing, Weakness and terrible stomach pain making it hard to eat are not all but the worst.

How long does a Lexapro 5mg take to leave system after one use?

I took only one lexapro 5mg and stopped taking it due to adverse effect should I worry about withdrawal symptoms? Its been about 28hrs since I took it.

Venlafaxine - How long till I get past the withdrawal symptoms? It's been horrible.

I have tapered down until I got to 25 mg for two weeks. This is day 5. My mind is everywhere, brain zaps, yawning, anxiety through the roof, depression bad, odd dreams, nauseous, and just not feeling myself. I feel like I should be in the hospital with my crazy thoughts. I hate this.

Clonazepam withdrawal questions?

Is it possible to taper off to slowly on clonazepam. I have been tapering off 0.125 mg every two weeks. My initial dosage was 1.5. I’m down to 1.125 mg and having bad withdrawals. I’m wondering if I should just taper off 0.125 for a month verses every two weeks. Is that to slow?

Duloxetine withdrawal help please?

What is the best way of coming off this drug and do many people feel emotionless taking it?

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