suicide related to discontinued antidepressents?
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I dont know, I guess there must be some, but if the withdrawal is properly supervised and done gradually there should be minimal problems.
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Hi\n\nI am 42 an have suffered from depression since my late teens early 20's, depression can be more than just an environmental issue it can also be a chemical in-balance within your brain, anti depressants work by balancing this problem, your brain releases a chemical called serotonin if it is absorbed by the brain quickly this can cause depression of varying levels antidepressant medicines inhibits it's up take. \n\nThough having said this I believe antidepressant's can be dangerous to teens as it can also increase the depressive state greatly.\n\nYou may also be as said before just going through a hard time. \n\nIf you have suicide on your mind you really need to see a doctor.
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One theory I have read, that I agree with, is that the suicidal thoughts were there before, as a normal part of the symptomology of depression...when a medication is started, energy levels get higher and thoughts get clearer, so a person who was so severely depressed before might actually get the mental clarity and energy to carry out a suicide attempt on their way up to a therapeutic level.  It's not exactly the drug that causes the suicidal thoughts or behaviors.  But the body has to slowly build up a level, and there is for some people a dangerous level between "so depressed I can't move even to kill myself" and "now I feel like I can live a normal life".
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Honestly I was on Cymbalta about three months ago and the withdrawals are a piece of cake... there are much worse medications out there.  But, I was in the process of switching to another medication to replace the Cymbalta.  It's a good medication I think but if you're losing weight that quickly, that is not a good sign.  You should probably call your psychiatrist about that.  I never had side effects from it, so if you are...probably not the right medication for you, but I'm definitely no doctor.  I've just been on tons of different types of anti-depressants  :)  Hope that helped!
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It can.  I experienced a bit of this when I discontinued Zoloft, but it's not as bad if you do so gradually.  Plus, if you just stop taking your medication all of a sudden, it can be dangerous.  You are advised in the paperwork that comes with the medication to take it according to your doctor's instructions and to stop taking it the same way, according to your doctor's instructions.  If you are experiencing dizziness and heart palpitations and feel unsure about what to do, call your doctor immedietely.  There is no harm in doing that.  Better safe than sorry.
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Every one should read this article and forward to those who are in your mailing list.\nyour answer is here pls. read\nhttp://www.metanoia.org/suicide/
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Seroxat (aka Paxil) is one of the worst antidepressants to wean off. As you say, it can lead to dependence and the withdrawal symtpoms can be highly unpleasant. \n\nThere is no "one way" to withdraw from psych drugs effectively. Stopping cold turkey can certainly cause an array of troublesome symptoms, the most common being dizziness, which can last for days on end. Flu-like feelings, including nausea, headache and fatigue, are also common, as are intense feelings of anxiety, irritability or sadness. Some patients experience alarming sensations of tingling or burning in various parts of the body; ringing in the ears; blurred vision; or flashing lights before the eyes. Some people even describe a feeling of shock waves pulsing through their arms and legs, as if they had been zapped with a jolt of electricity, a condition sometimes called lightning-bolt syndrome.\n\nSometimes changing your diet is all that it takes. Withdrawal symptoms often occur because the brain's production of acetylocholine (a neurotransmitter in the brain) is disrupted. Adding supplements like Vitamin B (megavitamins are often recommended) is a good way to help sustain levels of acetylocholine in the brain and help ease the symptoms.\n\nBe sure to check out the sites below for more tips, advice and support.\n\nMike\n\n--\nDecoding Psychiatric Propaganda\nhttp://groups.msn.com/psychbusters
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I'm a Christian and I have been on antidepressants three times in the past.  For others who read this I will clarify that I was not actually following my faith at the time when I was depressed.  It was God who freed me from depression. \n\nMy advice is this:  don't take antidepressants.  They are horrible, dangerous drugs.  Trust in God, and learn how you can deal with your depression.  He will help you, and there are things you can do to help yourself. \n\nEmail me if you want to know more about my experiences.  The Lord really has freed me.  But that doesn't mean it's not possible to be depressed.  I have to be on guard against wrong attitudes and actions that will allow it to come back.  The human brain really is fascinating, and I believe that the Lord created us with the ability to change many things without the use of dangerous substances.  \n\nAbout weaning off the drugs, I didn't find it too bad.  The withdrawal doesn't last long, and you'll feel like yourself again when it's out of your system.  I felt so much clearer.  I was not myself when I was on antidepressants (especially Paxil), and it was scary.  \n\nGod bless you.  I hope it goes well for you.  Please email me, and I'd be happy to share more with you!  I'm just out of time right now.  Gotta get to work. \n\nPeace
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There is a lot of emotion and mixed information on this complicated issue.  Unfortunately there is no 100% concensus on exactly what to do.  There is a general thread of recommendation.  SSRI's are first line recommendations in patients who suffer from moderate to severe psychiatric illness, depression and anxiety due to the adverse consequences of untreated illness.  There do appear to be some minor complications in a few children who have been exposed to SSRI's at the third trimester. (see below) Further there is the concern of passing the medication through breast milk once the child is born.  Some medications are better than others and some simply have not been studied as hard. (like Effexor).  I think if you can tolerate Luvox (and it works for you) then that would be one you could take with relative safety and continue to take it through breast feeding.\n\nCohen LS, et al published in JAMA that pregnancy is not "protective" with respect to risk of relapse of major depression. Women with histories of depression who are euthymic (normal thyroid) in the context of ongoing antidepressant therapy should be aware of the association of depressive relapse during pregnancy with antidepressant discontinuation.\n\nSuppaseemanont asserted that current appropriate treatment for pregnant women with moderate and severe depression is antidepressant medication, although there is no consensus on the best antidepressants for use in pregnancy. Thus, the psychotropic drug must be chosen carefully to minimize negative effects on infants and mothers, for some studies have demonstrated deleterious effects on infants.\n\nSivojelezova A, et. al. studied Celexa.  They concluded that Citalopram (Celexa) use during the period of embryogenesis in pregnancy (early term) is not associated with an apparent major teratogenic risk (birth defect and lost of the baby). Late pregnancy use of citalopram is associated with increased risk of poor neonatal adaptation syndrome, recently described with other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.\n\nThese thoughts are echoed with Kalra S in a article trying to arrive at reasonable advice on the subject. Antidepressant use during the third trimester has been associated occasionally with a transient neonatal withdrawal-like syndrome characterized by jitteriness, self-limiting respiratory difficulties, and problems with feeding. When counseling patients, the risk of these adverse effects must be weighed against the risks associated with untreated depression during late pregnancy. Abrupt discontinuation of psychotropic medications has been associated with both physical (eg, withdrawal) and psychological (eg, suicidal thoughts) symptoms.\n\nBellantuono C, et al published an article recently.  The pregnancy is considered to be relatively high risk period for depressive episodes in women, particularly for those with pre-existing affective disorders. Epidemiological studies indicate that between 10% to 16% of pregnant women fulfil the diagnostic criteria for major depression and on average 20% is affected by an anxiety disorder. Pharmacological treatment of depression during pregnancy, however, brings with it certainties and dilemmas. It has been reported that untreated depression is associated with impaired feto-placental function, premature delivery, miscarriage, low fetal growth and perinatal unwanted effects. On the other hand, the use of antidepressant drugs in pregnancy might be at risk of major malformations (teratogenesis), neonatal toxicity, especially withdrawal symptoms and neuropsychological-behavioural impairment. In addition, the abrupt discontinuation of antidepressants, because of fear for adverse fetal effects, exposes women to serious clinical problems, in particular the disease relapse. A number of reviews indicates that among antidepressant drugs, the older SSRIs (in particular fluoxetine, sertraline, citalopram) seem to be avoided of teratogenic risks; for these reasons such drugs
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It is not uncommon for people coming out of depression to commit suicide before they are all the way better. What happens is they have the depression, but they have more motivation to do *something*. The something is often suicide. This was a problem long before the SSRIs.
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crystal-hun i believe u need to c your doc asap these meds r serious and they know how to dispense them just b upfront with him and tell him all u feel dont hide nuttin from him dont think theres to many folks that are not on any antidepressant's drugs in this day and age...good luck happy holidays
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When I came off my antidepressants I did it over 6 months, gradually reducing the dose every couple of weeks.  I think your doctor was wrong to tell you to be treatment less for a week, but that is just my opinion.  Go back and see him and tell him how you feel!...;
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I think that in most cases that would be the wise thing to do. I was counseling someone for depression who worked as a chemist at a medical research facility and he was found dead on the job. I don't know what the cause of death was but he was in his 30's and so I have to wonder if his access to the substances available at his work place gave him the components he needed to take his own life.
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It depends on the dosage you are taking and the exact reason why it was prescribed, you may be able to stop cold turkey or you may have to wean yourself off of it. Check with your doctor to be on the safe side. Depending on the dosage and reasons if you go cold turkey you may end up seriously depressed and/or suicidal.
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i was on 100mg of zoloft for a long period of time and i never experienced any withdrawel symptoms...but i felt like i was dying when i tried to come off lexapro...missing several doses of any medication can be quite dangerous, thats why the prescription information warns people about quitting a medication abruptly...withdrawel symptoms can make you feel utterly terrible...im glad your getting your refill today, it should help once you get back on your meds properly
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www.adrugrecall.com has info about the Zoloft recall. Best wishes.
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No, antidepressants aren't something to tango with.\n\nWhile you feel that you can just stop taking them, talk to your doctor. You need to let your psychologist prescribe lesser amounts. \n\nLike with any medication given to you, especially long-term medicines, you need to talk to your doctor before quitting. The withdrawal from an antidepressant could be worse than you imagined. \n \nMake an appointment for next week.