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Weakness, Crying Spells, Sweats, Restlessness, Side Effects, On Topomax 300mg And Lexapro For 12yrs. Suggestion?

yes my name is Sandy G. I have been on Topomax 300mg for 12 years and Lexapro for 12 years and had to abruptly stop taking my Topomax because I couldn't afford it and the Lexapro 20 mg I had to stop cause of financial difficulty
now I am experiencing side effects weakness crying spells sadness can't sleep at night sweats restlessness are these symptoms of withdrawal and I feel gittery and nervous I bite all my nails off please help me if u can

Thu, 26 Sep 2013
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Hi, you have stopped taking topamax, and lexapro, for want of money. any how you have stopped, intentionally or forcebly. congrats, keepit up, and continue.
I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe alprazolam .5 mg, 10 days, then .25 mg for 10 days , then stop the course.
I advise them to practice yoga, meditation, reading books of their interest, and hearing music. Thank you.
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Weakness, Crying Spells, Sweats, Restlessness, Side Effects, On Topomax 300mg And Lexapro For 12yrs. Suggestion?

Hi, you have stopped taking topamax, and lexapro, for want of money. any how you have stopped, intentionally or forcebly. congrats, keepit up, and continue. I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe alprazolam .5 mg, 10 days, then .25 mg for 10 days , then stop the course. I advise them to practice yoga, meditation, reading books of their interest, and hearing music. Thank you.