Question by Jonesy S.: Lexapro Withdrawal?
Can lexapro withdrawal cause “ice pick” headaches. I am now 22 days off lexapro and just starting about a week ago I started getting these headaches that were very intense and lasted no more than 30 seconds, 2-7 times per day. I also have a pain in the same spot in my head whenever I clench my teeth or move my head fast. I also noticed random feelings of pressure in left nostril. This just started today and has happened randomly 2 or 3 times. I had a CT scan of my head done and it came back normal and I have had two different doctors inspect me and they didnt feel any need for more investigation, the CT scan was actually the product of a visit to the ER room. Anyways I am still worried and was wondering if lexapro withdrawal could be whats causing these annoying symptoms. Thanks!
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Answer by Rach
Hi. I was on the same medicine. It was horrible! The withdrawls weren’t so bad to me. Typically it takes like 2 weeks to get an anti-depressant out of your system. These do not sound to me like they are related to withdrawl symptoms….Maybe it is from an oncoming condition? I have TMJ (my jaw). Those symtoms are exact of that you describe.
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I was on lexapro for about 4 months when I started having those kind of headaches, they slowly crept up at first so I quit taking the lexapro and then would take it again to see if it was indeed that medication and sure enough every time I would take a pill I would get the same reaction. It could be a resignating symptom more than a withdrawl. Or could be entirely non related.
if I were you I would go on the lexapro site and check for possible side effects. You can also check web md under antidepressants. I came off effexor and had bad side effects. I also was jerked off of one med and put on another.
If it was a gradual digression you may have an unrelated problem all together. Seasonal allergies can cause many of the symptoms you described.
http://www.theacpa.org/documents/ACPA%20Meds%202007%20Final.pdf