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pastelolly

Updated 1y ago

Switching from Lexapro to Wellbutrin - Terrible Withdrawals

hello.... I took Lexapro for a few years and recently am switching to Wellbutrin. the withdrawals have been awful and i have been dizzy enough where it impairs my daily life. has anyone else felt this? what did you guys do other than wait it out?

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Some people have experienced withdrawal symptoms when switching from Lexapro to Wellbutrin. One suggestion is to drink lots of water and treat yourself with kindness and care during this time. It's al...See More

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friendlybear

1y

the withdrawals are INSANELY miserable with lexapro. i hope you haven't cold turkeyed it. it is definitely a medication to be weaned off of. if you have, i'd take an antiemetic which keeps dizziness from spilling into nauseous territory.
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pastelolly

1y

oh yeah my doctor had me wean off of it but it is still no fun. But thank you!!
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Mashka

1y

What were you prescribed Lexapro for?
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j_Bug

1y

oof unfortunately I don't have any advice, but I empathize a lot. I had about 4 days recently where I didn't have my Lexapro and I felt so shaky and unsteady. I took lots of naps and just lived on autopilot honestly.
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Lexi97

1y

Sometimes I forget to take my Lexapro and I get sooo dizzy. Anytime I move my head I get a dizzy spell.

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