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What Causes Dizziness And Headache Post Withdrawal From Escitalopram?

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Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2016
Question: Hi sir, I have been taking psychiatric drugs for the past 5 years under depression issues. A week ago my doctor saw improvements in me and decided to discontinue my medicines. Previously I have taken tab Esclo plus in the night(only one tab a day).I am having dizziness and headaches in this week. Is it a withdrawal symptom of medications? If so, how long will it persist?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Most probably these are withdrawal symptoms

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read you query and understand your concerns.

From the available description there is more possibility of withdrawal symptom as dizziness and headaches are known side effect of escitalopram withdrawal.

Generally it is better to go by 20-25 % every week rather than attempting sudden withdrawal.

The symptoms of withdrawal to you will go within two to four weeks at a maximum duration but may clear in less than two weeks.

I hope this helps you.
Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (2 hours later)
Will it get automatically cured after 2 weeks? or Should I visit my doctor again?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It is better to visit if you have symptoms

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.

I do not think you need to visit doctor but it is better to do so all negative possibilities are taken care of provided there are few persisting symptoms.

Most of the patient do not need any intervention but a small fraction of patients may not get desired effect over time and may suffer with withdrawal symptoms beyond two weeks.

I hope this helps you further.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Dizziness And Headache Post Withdrawal From Escitalopram?

Brief Answer: Most probably these are withdrawal symptoms Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I read you query and understand your concerns. From the available description there is more possibility of withdrawal symptom as dizziness and headaches are known side effect of escitalopram withdrawal. Generally it is better to go by 20-25 % every week rather than attempting sudden withdrawal. The symptoms of withdrawal to you will go within two to four weeks at a maximum duration but may clear in less than two weeks. I hope this helps you. Thanks and regards.