Can you change from Prozac to Effexor without weaning off the Prozac first?
I would not worry too much about weaning off of Prozac… having said that , effexor worked wonderfully for me, pulling me out of a very deep hole.
Can you change from Prozac to zoloft without weaning off the Prozac first?
you should usually titer your drug dose up slowing and similarly slowly reduce it as you wean off of it. [**] Prozac and Zoloft are in the same drug class, they’re both SSRI’s so switching between the 2 you do not have to wean off one before moving to the other.
side effects vary from one individual to another, it is not possible to tell what side-effects one gets from taking a particular medicine, but they’re generally common and are usually reported in the leaflet included with the packing of the medicine. You should talk to your GP if you’re considering switching medications.
How long do lamictal withdrawal symptoms last and what are the withdrawal sypmtoms?
I began decreasing my dose of lamictal about a month ago. I did it much too fast because the withdrawal pains have been pure hell. For the last week and a half I can’t say I have taken any lamictal at all and I have experienced headaches worse than any I’ve ever had in my life. I have also had tons of dizziness and a vibration feeling in my head/neck that’s very hard to explain. It’s what I’d imagine a very light electric pulse to feel just like. The headaches have reduced, as well as the vibration feeling I described. I would never need to go through this again. The meds did great things for me, but I am looking to grow my folks and cannot continue to take lamictal during my pregnancy. I may get back on the meds afterwards, but I’ll have to think hard and long before doing so, because I can’t see myself going through this withdrawal again…..
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