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Sweating, Confusion, Headache, Nausea After Getting Off Anti-depressants. Will It Subside Gradually?
I have been on anti depressants for over 3 years changed a few times like Effexor, lexapro . Anyway of late I ve been feeling better and saw my doctor to get off them he set me up a 2 week plan to slowly reduce off them completely However this is my 2nd week now of being off antidepressants and experiencing what I think withdrawal syndrome . Sweats, confusion, headaches , nausea brain shocks Is this normal 2 weeks on and will go away? Is this happening because I was on them for so long as well?
Fri, 2 May 2014
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms and agree that these could be the withdrawal symptoms after coming off the anti-depressants.
However, I would like to reassure you that these would go away over time. It may take 4-6 weeks to completely get over these symptoms.
If these symptoms persist, then, you can consult your doctor.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms and agree that these could be the withdrawal symptoms after coming off the anti-depressants.
However, I would like to reassure you that these would go away over time. It may take 4-6 weeks to completely get over these symptoms.
If these symptoms persist, then, you can consult your doctor.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
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