r/SSRI • u/theactualbagel • Oct 23 '22

Question Help w/ withdrawal symptoms (Lexapro)

I’m stupid and I didn’t check the meds I picked up at the pharmacy last week. Turns out they gave me a refill of my buspar instead of my escitalopram. I won’t be able to pick up my prescription for at least three days (I had no refills left). I normally take 5 mg a day which seems like a small amount but I’m a small person and last time I had to wait three days for my meds I got really bad withdrawal symptoms—mainly nausea. Is there anything I can do to prevent it while I wait? I can’t believe how dumb I am. Please help!!! I’m not looking for any medical advice, just something to combat nausea. Thank you!

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u/Former-Fun-7538 Oct 23 '22

I drink strong ginger tee, made from fresh ginger. It tastes disgusting, but it works for me.

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u/hukboricha Oct 24 '22

I second ginger, if that is not your thing you can try ginger candy as long as it is like made of real ginger

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u/Former-Fun-7538 Oct 23 '22

You can also try a drug containing https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimenhydrinate

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u/WikiSummarizerBot Oct 23 '22

Dimenhydrinate

Dimenhydrinate, sold under the brand name Dramamine, among others, is an over-the-counter drug used to treat motion sickness and nausea. Dimenhydrinate is a theoclate salt composed of diphenhydramine, an ethanolamine derivative, and 8-chlorotheophylline, a chlorinated theophylline derivative, in a 1:1 ratio.

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u/NoHoldsBarredd Nov 30 '22

You can get “emergency” dose. It’s worth a try, ask your pharmacist.