Anyone successfully cylcling SSRI?

[Devilseye]

I know for many these drugs get a bad rap but there is a % of people for whom they work very well and can be life savers. I'm just concerned about potential long term use issues.

What potential long term issues are you concerned about? They are typically very safe and have lots of long term data.

Regarding your question, I mean you can do it, though its not recommended. However, you should titrate down. Going off cold turkey can trigger a depression. Also depends on how high a dose you are on.

 

[Devilseye]

I would say stick to prozac unless you're sure that Prozac doesn't work for you. It has a long half life and is very well tolerated. No reason you shouldn't be able to cycle .

Prozac is easier to cycle down because of its long half life. however it has one of the worst profiles for affecting libido. So different drug side effect profiles may suit OP better. Lexapro is very different to prozac or zoloft or paxil and it works well for a lot of people. I say if its working for OP dont go on a witch hunt for a long half life substitute. Use what works. My 2 cents.

 

[Devilseye]

Also for SAD in particular, you should check on your vitamin D levels and take up to 5-10K IU per day in the winter. May not work for you but there is zero harm in trying.

 

[tendency]

Also for SAD in particular, you should check on your vitamin D levels and take up to 5-10K IU per day in the winter. May not work for you but there is zero harm in trying.

Yeah, already doing the 5Kiu vit D (with K spectrum) - keeps my D levels perfect.

 

[tendency]

What potential long term issues are you concerned about? They are typically very safe and have lots of long term data.

Regarding your question, I mean you can do it, though its not recommended. However, you should titrate down. Going off cold turkey can trigger a depression. Also depends on how high a dose you are on.

My pyscho pharm (who's tremendous and stays up to date on latest science etc.) is concerned about permanent serotonin dysregulation issues from long term SSRI use.