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Alaia · 01-17-2009, 10:06 AM

Been thinking about not taking my meds for depression. I have been on 20mg for almost 2 years and want to try and live life without popping a pill every morning. (plus the sexual side effects are really putting a damper on my romantic life) Do you think there will be side effects if I just stop taking them?

historyteach · 01-17-2009, 04:59 PM

There can be significant withdrawal symptoms from abruptly discontinuing your medication. I urge you to discuss this with your doctor before you do so. Here's a list of possible side effects should you "just stop taking them."
SSRI / SNRI Withdrawal Syndrome
Again, please think twice.
And call your doctor.
I'm not saying not to get off your meds if that's what you want to do. I'm simply saying, do it safely.

Shalom!

Isaiah · 01-17-2009, 08:56 PM

Almost definitely. Something you should bring up with the person prescribing you the medication though. They may have a lower dosage which could make stopping a lot more pleasant. They may also be able to suggest something with fewer side effects. But you shouldn't ask too much of us. I could talk a pretty smart game over the internet, but for all you know I could work at White Castle.

reader · 01-19-2009, 05:32 AM

Years ago I switched to Effexor because of other AD's sexual side effects. If u feel u may want to continue a med. this is a good one I have tried all the others and had the sexual issues. Please be carefully and talk to ur DR. Take Care.... Kerry

01-17-2009, 10:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Alaia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ma Posts: 320	Lexapro Been thinking about not taking my meds for depression. I have been on 20mg for almost 2 years and want to try and live life without popping a pill every morning. (plus the sexual side effects are really putting a damper on my romantic life) Do you think there will be side effects if I just stop taking them?

01-17-2009, 04:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 9,303	There can be significant withdrawal symptoms from abruptly discontinuing your medication. I urge you to discuss this with your doctor before you do so. Here's a list of possible side effects should you "just stop taking them." SSRI / SNRI Withdrawal Syndrome Again, please think twice. And call your doctor. I'm not saying not to get off your meds if that's what you want to do. I'm simply saying, do it safely. Shalom! __________________ IMAGINE

01-17-2009, 08:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Isaiah Dismember Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,339 Blog Entries: 2	Almost definitely. Something you should bring up with the person prescribing you the medication though. They may have a lower dosage which could make stopping a lot more pleasant. They may also be able to suggest something with fewer side effects. But you shouldn't ask too much of us. I could talk a pretty smart game over the internet, but for all you know I could work at White Castle. __________________ “And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to bloom.” Anais Nin

01-19-2009, 05:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
reader Alcohol is a cruel mistress!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: crownpoint newyork Posts: 814	Years ago I switched to Effexor because of other AD's sexual side effects. If u feel u may want to continue a med. this is a good one I have tried all the others and had the sexual issues. Please be carefully and talk to ur DR. Take Care.... Kerry __________________ Kerry __________Don't Tread On Me______________________ To Thine Own Self Be True!!!!

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