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Changed To Prothiaden From Lexapro Pain. Having Anxiety Shakes And Shoulder Pain. Is It Withdrawal Symptoms?

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Posted on Fri, 6 Dec 2013
Question: Hi I am with my medication have been on lexapro 6months then changed to prothiaden 100mg for 2weeks I have tremendous anxiety shakes shoulder pain how long does this take to effect. I think I am having withdrawal symtoms from lexapro also and was wondering should i go back on a small dose of it to see if i feel better and it stops the shaking etc......can u help me please?
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to XXXXXXX You have been taking Lexapro and then shifted to Prothiaden. You took tablets for about 6 months. Abrupt cessation of SSRI antidepressants causes withdrawal syndrome also called as serotonin withdrawal syndrome. It usually manifest in form of rebound increase in anxiety, restlessness, tremors, irritability. Although Prothiaden can control these symptoms to some extent but still you are having such symptoms. To prevent such symptoms gradual tapering of drugs is advised over 4 weeks. As you are having withdrawal symptoms so best that can be done is to start with the drug in low dose and then taper it gradually. You can consult your doctor for detailed treatment. Hope this helps you, if you have more questions you can ask again.
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Changed To Prothiaden From Lexapro Pain. Having Anxiety Shakes And Shoulder Pain. Is It Withdrawal Symptoms?

Brief Answer: Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to XXXXXXX You have been taking Lexapro and then shifted to Prothiaden. You took tablets for about 6 months. Abrupt cessation of SSRI antidepressants causes withdrawal syndrome also called as serotonin withdrawal syndrome. It usually manifest in form of rebound increase in anxiety, restlessness, tremors, irritability. Although Prothiaden can control these symptoms to some extent but still you are having such symptoms. To prevent such symptoms gradual tapering of drugs is advised over 4 weeks. As you are having withdrawal symptoms so best that can be done is to start with the drug in low dose and then taper it gradually. You can consult your doctor for detailed treatment. Hope this helps you, if you have more questions you can ask again.