Stopping My Antidepressant

[brandilafitte]

I started on Lexapro 10mg and next Celexa 20mg. After developing RLS and Insomnia from them I decided to stop taking my meds. Is that a good choice or should I just try different meds? I can already feel my mood swings coming on from the smallest thing. I try to stop it by taking deep breaths. I need advice...

[Lovely85]

Yes you sho I look ask your doctor can he or she prescribe you different medicine. 

[stde]

Yes, take doctors advice....

Many choices in meds, you may find the one that will change your life

[Agora1]

Hi brandilafitte,  depending how long you have been on Lexapro and Celexa, you should always ask your doctor first.  Both drugs are the same type of antidepressant, an SSRI.  Your doctor must have had his reasons for giving you both at the same time.  It isn't unusual to feel RLS and insomnia.  They both can give those side effects.  Trying different meds is an option just so you know that side effects are always a possibility at the beginning 4-8 weeks.  As for the mood swings starting to come back, it is because the meds were stopped cold turkey.  I would definitely give  your doctor a call and see what he suggests.  Good Luck....