Posted by ace on September 9, 2006, at 0:44:14
In reply to Terrified to stop taking my antidepressants, posted by Djenane on September 2, 2006, at 19:24:22
> I'm very scared. Here's why: I'm currently taking 3 different antidepressants: Trazodone at 50 mgs, Lexapro at 30 mgs and Desipramine at 25mgs. I want to get off of them all, but I'm terrified.
Why do you want to get off them? Are they working?
> I've seen several different psychiatrists, hoping to find one who would help me come off. The reaction has pretty much been the same every time... they say they don't recommend coming off (even if they'd only met me a few minutes before), as if I'm destined to stay on these drugs for the rest of my life.Some people DO have to take psychiatric drugs for a lifetime...I know I will. If they are working stay on them indefinately in my opinion. Take care of your overall health, get regular blood counts. But, their is no long term s/effects. None. Only drug I'd worry about is the Lexapro. Also, you aren't on high doses.
> I've tried a fairly slow taper before and had bad withdrawal effects. And that was with only one drug and now I have three!
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> I wish I could prevent these symptoms. Does anyone know how?
I'd just leave things as they are, or taper very very very very slowly of the lexapro. Why you want to get off them so much?Ace
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