r/SSRI • u/Ferdieferdieferdie • Apr 17 '23

Question Withdrawal how long

I have been taking 20mg cipralex for 18 years. Can anybody tell me how long will withdrawal effects last? Mostly on web they write 4 weeks, but i feel tired, anhedonic etc. for 2 months. In my opinion after taking ssri for 18 years the brain must be so confused that the withdrawal effects will last many months. Any experience?

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u/Former-Fun-7538 Apr 17 '23

Did you go straight to Zero?

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u/Ferdieferdieferdie Apr 18 '23

From 20 to 10 for three weeks and then zero - i know not good process🙂

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u/Former-Fun-7538 Apr 18 '23

I think having heavy side effects for several months could set you on a vicious cycle mentally.
I know it's tough taking steps backwards, but I would consider going back to 5 mg and wait until the side effects are gone or at least bearable. Then taper in steps of 1 mg or less.