Depression medication and withdrawal symptoms?

[Anonymous]

I've used depression medication called Seronil for 2 years. I've mainly taken 20mg per day but at some point it was 40mg per day.

I stopped using them completely about 5 weeks ago. I decreased the daily dose for 2 weeks.

Problem is, I've had withdrawal symptoms. a lot of them. I've had nausia, fatigue, dizzyness etc.
But after 5 weeks the dizzyness is still here and it's horrible, every day multiple times. Should I visit a doctor? Or is it normal?

Normal

Not normal, go see a doctor.

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[croxy]

I have no clue, but if the symptoms isn't written on the box, you should see a doctor, or if it says you should if the symptoms happen, if the symptoms you have is listed on the box and it says nothing about contacting a doctor I wouldn't worry

[Asker]

They are all in the bow. I'm only worried about how long they have lasted. :)

[Asker]

Box*

[croxy]

Unless it says you should contact someone I wouldn't worry then.

[DifferentLine]

Maybe you should have taken more than 2 weeks to taper off? Seems like an awfully short time to me.

I've never taken anti-depressants, but I've heard the withdrawal symptoms can be pretty brutal and lengthy. So it's probably normal.

[oddsonchances]

You cannot self medicate with these things , you need to through a withdrawal process under proper medical supervision, my advice would be speak to a doctor and hopefully they can get you sorted. Good luck

[Anonymous]

Go see your gp they are meant to reduce your dose and slowly bring you off them x

[Asker]

Yes, I already did and she gave me instructions how to come off of them. But it is a while ago.

[Opinion Owner]

Pop back to see her explain whats happening she will be able to help your or at least advise you x

[Blondiee2014]

That's why I refuse to take drugs, I believe everything we need can be got naturally, try drinking a couple of cups of pure un concentrated orange juice the vitamin c combats depression:)

[Asker]

My depression is already cured, thanks to the medication and therapy. My depression was bad and I swear I would be dead without the medication because they helped. I understand your point but medication can also be helpfull.

[Blondiee2014]

Yea it can but I believe if it's a short term fix the great, if it's to help with pain great , also anesthetic but for long term mental illness I don't believe man made synthetic medicine is the way:)
Glad you got off it hopefully the side effects will stop, hopefully the docs don't prescribe more pills to stop it ( that's what medical doctors do):))

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

See your doctor, your having side effects from
going off the medication, your never suppose
to go off the medication without consulting the
doctor

[Asker]

I did consult my doctor ans she told me what to do. But it's quite while ago.

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

Yea, I would contact her again

[jacquesvol]

Only a doctor is qualified to advise you on this. Seronil is close to Prozac. It's not an aspirine.

[TallyWho]

Was this withdrawal recommend by your doctor?

[Asker]

Yes because I already ended my theraphy and didn't seem to need them anymore. Also using them made tired.

[TallyWho]

Well your doc should know withdrawal protocol for these. Maybe ring and ask him