Posted by Cairo on October 9, 2005, at 0:07:07 [reposted on October 9, 2005, at 10:33:50 | original URL]
In reply to Prozac withdrawal, posted by gracieplatt on October 5, 2005, at 20:46:25
It's funny how some recommend one dose of Prozac (which is very long acting) to counteract the symptoms of Effexor withdrawal! Benadryl has also been suggested for the sweating symptoms of Effexor, so I'm assuming that it's for the SSRI component, ergo maybe Benadryl would help with Prozac withdrawal symptoms.
I went through two months of awfulness coming off Prozac. I couldn't tolerate any SSRI because of severe side effects and of course Prozac was the worse due to it's long help life. I didn't know about the Benadryl at the time, however.
Do a search on the PBabble archives or go to the Babble Withdrawal board and search there.
I feel your pain (and sweat!)
Cairo
> I have been off my 40mg Prozac for about 5 weeks now. I was fine for the first 4..now I'm having vivid, violent dreams, with screaming and crying, ones that I wake up drenched with sweat and very anxious. I take a Xanax and I'm fine for awhile, but I'm wondering what else to expect. It seems the withdrawal is similar to the worst side effects- anger, suicidal, anxiety, vivid dreams, shakiness, etc.
> Anyone else who can add to this and help me, I would greatly appreciate.
> I need help through this rough time. I got off Lexapro about 2 years ago,and I don't remember it being quite so dramatic. This time, though, I don't think I weaned as I should've. Perhaps did it too quickly. I started skipping a day here and there, then 2, then 3 and then finally off completely Sept. 2. But yesterday and today, the dreams are bad, my mood is one of anger and extreme agitation. I have 3 dogs and I'm afraid I'm taking my anger out on them- I'm screaming, pushing them, I even hit one, which I never did before. I'm afraid. Can anyone help? Will this last long? Anything I can do to help, other than pray a lot??
> Thank you.
> Grace
> gmplatt50@aol.com
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