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How Can I Manage Severe Withdrawal Symptoms, Including Nausea, Dizziness, And Anxiety, After Stopping Levosulpiride?

Hi. A week ago, I stopped taking a medication called Levosulpiride after being on it for three months. My gastroenterologist prescribed it to treat my irritable bowel syndrome. Since I stopped taking it, I ve been dealing with terrible withdrawal effects, especially extreme nausea, dizziness, and a lot of anxiety. I reached out to my gastroenterologist, but he ghosted me. It’s been a week, and I’m getting worse every day, and I don’t know what to do. The nausea is unbearable, and now I’ve got a headache on top of everything else. I’ve been getting by on Dimenhydrinate and electrolyte drinks. I must add I ve been taking sertraline 50 mg for over 8 years.
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Hello,

I know it is upsetting, but with the right support, it can stabilize. Avoid caffeine, heavy meals, and alcohol. Taking light, frequent meals, ginger tea and ORS is helpful. Sudden withdrawal from Levosulpiride has affected sensitivity, and you are experiencing symptoms. Consult a local doctor; a psychiatrist can assess whether possibly restarting Levosulpiride at a lower dose briefly, then tapering under supervision (only if safe) will help to reduce symptoms.

Get connected with your treating GP. You will need medicines to control nausea and beta blockers to control other symptoms. A GP or psychiatrist will be able to assess your withdrawal symptoms better than the gastroenterologist.

Hope I have answered your question. Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K.
General & Family Physician
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How Can I Manage Severe Withdrawal Symptoms, Including Nausea, Dizziness, And Anxiety, After Stopping Levosulpiride?

Hello, I know it is upsetting, but with the right support, it can stabilize. Avoid caffeine, heavy meals, and alcohol. Taking light, frequent meals, ginger tea and ORS is helpful. Sudden withdrawal from Levosulpiride has affected sensitivity, and you are experiencing symptoms. Consult a local doctor; a psychiatrist can assess whether possibly restarting Levosulpiride at a lower dose briefly, then tapering under supervision (only if safe) will help to reduce symptoms. Get connected with your treating GP. You will need medicines to control nausea and beta blockers to control other symptoms. A GP or psychiatrist will be able to assess your withdrawal symptoms better than the gastroenterologist. Hope I have answered your question. Take care. Regards, Dr. Nupur K. General & Family Physician