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Coming off Cipralex...

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essbee · 18/02/2005 17:52

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MummytoSteven · 22/02/2005 19:33

Hi.

I tend to agree with what Marthamoo.

Passing out on a regular basis isn't really the sort of side effect you should be expected to just put up with. Can see why you want to come off them. But keep an eye on yourself whilst coming off them - there are many other ADs that are slightly different to Cipralex that hopefully won't affect you so badly, if you/your GP feel that is appropriate. In the past I have the dubious honour of taking about 4 different SSRIs - and would honestly not say I have experienced debilitating side effects from any of them - so I don't feel that anyone should just be putting up with really bad side effects that impede your day to day life.

just take the withdrawing really slowly. the effects of withdrawal can unfortunately be a bit like the effects of being depressed.

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essbee · 22/02/2005 19:26

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welshgirl · 22/02/2005 12:57

I've been taking Cipralex for 3 weeks now after being off work for 3 months, feeling so so tired, lack of energy and no enthusiasm. Tablets are helping me feel better now and hoping to return to work soon. Am on 10mg daily, and am now worried after reading this thread. I have lost my libido recently too, so it's a relief to read others are too didn't realise it was a symptom. How long have you been on them? I now feel like I need to take the tablets to function normally, though am aware of the fact that I am being too reasonable/ calm about matters I know I'd get stressed about before taking the tablets. Any advice gratefully received/ or even simiilar experiences???

Dior · 20/02/2005 20:01

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essbee · 20/02/2005 19:03

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marthamoo · 19/02/2005 22:21

I would just say take it very very slowly - as slowly as you think and then some. I am really struggling to come off Cipramil (seem stuck on 20mgs) and I have decided to stick at the dose I'm on 'til Spring is really with us. I don't have physical side-effects with the tablets - but I'm beginnning to recognise that I'm not really "me" when I'm on them and I want to know what's lurking underneath, so to speak. If the depression comes back with a vengeance you can always try another anti-d - you do sound like you are sensitive to medication in general but there are a lot of tablets out there. Take care xx

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essbee · 19/02/2005 22:17

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lilsmum · 19/02/2005 21:43

essbee, i am really sorry to hear what you are going through
i was prescribed cipralex in november, my gp said they were very very mild and i wouldnt really get any side effect from them (10mg) but i decided not to take them, after reading everything you have experienced i am so glad i decided not to take them now,

good luck with everything i cant give you any advice but can offer >>

i hope you feel more yourself soon

xxx

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essbee · 19/02/2005 21:31

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essbee · 19/02/2005 17:29

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essbee · 19/02/2005 12:44

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essbee · 18/02/2005 20:13

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essbee · 18/02/2005 19:57

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essbee · 18/02/2005 19:50

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LGJ · 18/02/2005 19:48

sigh of relief emotion

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essbee · 18/02/2005 19:46

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essbee · 18/02/2005 19:45

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LGJ · 18/02/2005 19:41

Oh bugger damn and bollox

Didn't mean to upset you

LGJ · 18/02/2005 19:25

If you were extremely short sighted and you were told you would need glasses to improve your vision and ergo your quality of life you would without a doubt do it.

So where is the real difference ??

I have to take heart tablets and asprin every day for the rest of my life, yes it is a right royal pain in the arse, but I feel better with than without.

Maybe you need a different tablet, but when you find the right one, don't fight it go with it.

Sorry I sound like I am preaching and I didn't mean to.

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essbee · 18/02/2005 19:20

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LGJ · 18/02/2005 19:19

Can I say something that may sound a bit simplistic ??