Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Mental health

Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. If you have medical concerns, please seek medical attention.

Original poster

Giving up escitalopram.

9 replies

Loveleopardprint · 30/07/2013 19:21

Have been off it for a week. I was on 10mg per day for about three years. Wondered if the way I am feeling is normal? Feel nauseous, very tired and have a headache. Will this pass? Need a bit of encouragement I guess.

OP posts:
Original poster
Loveleopardprint · 30/07/2013 21:20

Bumpety bumpWink

OP posts:
HoopHopes · 30/07/2013 21:50

I have found ending ad's like that in general. In fact last time I ended my dh gave me empty capsules for a week which I never knew about and I was ok with that so for me I wonder if some of it was psychological! Hope you ok soon.

Original poster
Loveleopardprint · 30/07/2013 23:28

Thanks for replying. I am hoping that after two weeks I will be through the worst. DH being supportive and on holiday from school so at least not got little creatures to deal with.

OP posts:
HoopHopes · 31/07/2013 14:50

That should help!!

Openyourheart · 01/08/2013 00:20

You are not supposed to stop taking them suddenly. You will feel terrible. You should go to your doctor to discuss this!

Original poster
Loveleopardprint · 01/08/2013 08:47

My doctor told me I could just stop as it was such a low dose. Feeling a bit better today. Not quite so nauseous.

OP posts:
Openyourheart · 01/08/2013 19:28

Your doctor is wrong then but if you are over your cold turkey then great.

Openyourheart · 01/08/2013 19:28

It is not the lowest dose, by the way. 5mg is.

Original poster
Loveleopardprint · 01/08/2013 20:05

Do you think that by 9/10 days I should be nearly there?

OP posts:
New posts on this thread. Refresh page