10th July 2008
I took Celexa for a few years, gained a BUNCH of weight, but easily switched to Luvox with no issues at all.
I've since then switched from Luvox to Lexapro with no issues and have been able to come off of Lexapro with minimal issues (weird head feeling, but that's nothing compared to what other's experience). All in all, I've been on meds for over 8 years and it was just time. I was able to lose 1/2 the weight I put on and since I was probably underweight anyway when I started, I'm where I probably should be now compared to my height.
I think the key is to do it SLOWLY. It's taken me 18 months to get off of them. That may be excessive, but plan on at least a couple if not a few months to wean off. And ALWAYS do it under your doctor's care!
I've since then switched from Luvox to Lexapro with no issues and have been able to come off of Lexapro with minimal issues (weird head feeling, but that's nothing compared to what other's experience). All in all, I've been on meds for over 8 years and it was just time. I was able to lose 1/2 the weight I put on and since I was probably underweight anyway when I started, I'm where I probably should be now compared to my height.
I think the key is to do it SLOWLY. It's taken me 18 months to get off of them. That may be excessive, but plan on at least a couple if not a few months to wean off. And ALWAYS do it under your doctor's care!