HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Nexito Withdrawal Cause Any Abnormal Symptoms?

I am using Tab. Nexito (escitalopram) 5 mg once a day in the morning for last 10 years as per advice from my psychiatrist. Now I am fed up and want to get rid of it. I have tried many times but am afraid of stopping it and any abnormal symptom as slight insomnia, irritability, I attach it to Nexito withdrawal. Otherwise I am having good relief from it. Pl. advice.
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
Report Abuse
Psychologist,  's  Response
Dear
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Nexito or Escitalopram is a selective serotonin (5HT) reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and anti depressant. Sudden withdrawal do causes some withdrawal symptoms and therefore you need to taper it. Talk to your doctor to taper it off and stop it in long run. Please do not take self decisions.

You can post a direct question to me in this website. Include every detail as much as you can. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques to control your condition. I am sure that the techniques should be a success.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Citalopram


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Nexito Withdrawal Cause Any Abnormal Symptoms?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Nexito or Escitalopram is a selective serotonin (5HT) reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and anti depressant. Sudden withdrawal do causes some withdrawal symptoms and therefore you need to taper it. Talk to your doctor to taper it off and stop it in long run. Please do not take self decisions. You can post a direct question to me in this website. Include every detail as much as you can. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques to control your condition. I am sure that the techniques should be a success. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.