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Is Discontinuation Of Cipralex A Reason For Continued Anxiety?

I went off I ciptolex very slowly and was only on 10 mg for about 6 months and for the past 2 weeks I have been a wreck. I also have had a lot of loss in my life and don t know if it is withrawals or what is happening. I am tired, anxious, can t quit crying, feeling like I am on the outside watching life go on around me. It is very scary and it doesn t seem to matter what I do I can t get out of this funk.
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Hi, thanks for asking from HCM for your health related doubts

I can understand your concern. Cipralex is Escitalopram and the drug is a SSRI drug. You have reduced the doses of the drug and there are problems in your life. Both these are probably causing the symptoms you are having. Persistent tiredness, anxiety, crying spells, scary feelings etc all are relapse of depression symptoms. In such case best is to consult your psychiatrist again and ask for re-evaluation.

Starting the drug again and Escitalopram would help to reduce your symptoms again in about 4 weeks. Apart from this I'd advise you to start vitamin B12 supplements and this will help in quick action of the drug. Other option for continued anxiety and depression is cognitive therapy. Cognitive behaviour therapy has almost same efficacy as medicines. Please consult your psychiatrist for details.

Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,
Consultant Psychiatrist.
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Is Discontinuation Of Cipralex A Reason For Continued Anxiety?

Hi, thanks for asking from HCM for your health related doubts I can understand your concern. Cipralex is Escitalopram and the drug is a SSRI drug. You have reduced the doses of the drug and there are problems in your life. Both these are probably causing the symptoms you are having. Persistent tiredness, anxiety, crying spells, scary feelings etc all are relapse of depression symptoms. In such case best is to consult your psychiatrist again and ask for re-evaluation. Starting the drug again and Escitalopram would help to reduce your symptoms again in about 4 weeks. Apart from this I d advise you to start vitamin B12 supplements and this will help in quick action of the drug. Other option for continued anxiety and depression is cognitive therapy. Cognitive behaviour therapy has almost same efficacy as medicines. Please consult your psychiatrist for details. Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, Consultant Psychiatrist.