ANYONE? Help? Please!

Ive been weaning off my Lexapro kinda fast, and I've only been on it for 2 months.
My question is... is nausea and diarrhea and painful stomach/gas/bloating a side effect of coming off? Two nights ago I woke up nauseated and threw up once.

Then last night, I went to bed and couldn't sleep ALL night b/c my stomach felt SOOO bloated, just really really bad stomach pain, and I had alot of gas... (kinda embarrasing lol.) and then this morning I had terrible diarrhea, and havnt had much of an appetite all day.

Is this common? and how long will this last?

Thanks so much!

[melmarv]

Yes. I had horrible stomach problems the first few days that I came off of Lexapro.  All three of the symptoms that you were describing are very normal.  Those symptoms only lasted probably around 4 to 5 days for me.  I was only on Lexapro for 6 weeks though, so the symptoms could last longer if you were on it for a longer period of time.  If it does not seem to improve in a week or so, then I would contact your doctor.  Something else could be going on.  Stay strong.

[beesfan]

Hi:)

I've been on Lexapro for years.  It was reduced to 15mg now 10mg.  I'm having the same issues; terrible stomach ache and gas.  I'm assuming this will take a few weeks to go away.  I guess all of those "possible side effects" are true.  I'll see my Dr. in a few weeks and will ask her.  You're not alone!