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Suggest treatment for suspected serotonin syndrome and depression
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After suspected seratonin syndrome as well as increased depression and anziety,I have been weaning myself off of Viibryd 40 mg, and have not taken any in over two weeks now. However, my withdrawal symptoms are as strong as ever, ie extreme lightheadedness, crying spells, auditory hallucinations, joint pain and weakness, neasea, etc. Do you have any suggestions, perhaps natural, that would help ease these symptoms?
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Hello Vibryd or vilazodone is a new serotonergic anti-depressant drug. It has good results but like other serotonergic drugs it can cause withdrawal syndrome if discontinued abruptly after prolonged use. You were taking 40 mg per day and then stopped to take since last 2 weeks which is precipitating the withdrawal symptoms. The withdrawal syndrome is the main reason for headache, crying spells, pains, nausea etc. As per my opinion visit a Psychiatrist for better treatment. You can take OTC analgesics for relief of pain and headache. Take plenty of water. Eat foods rich in carbohydrates. Gradual tapering of doses over 4-6 weeks don't cause withdrawal syndrome. You can start taking 20 mg per day for next 4 weeks and then take the medicines of 20 mg every alternate day for next 2 weeks and then stop taking medicine. This will not cause withdrawal syndrome.Hope this helps you, thanks