Tingling sensations In The Legs

Hi Terry16565

I have been weening off since 1/1/14. I have been taking 20mgs for over a year. Yes I had tingling, forgetfulness, and blurred vision. I have cut my pills in half and then in half again. This is the 3rd week. I feel good. The tingling has gone away and I have some trouble with being too tired and not being able to fall asleep. I wish you luck and keep it up. I also have gained a lot of weight despite the fact I am active. We are all going to defeat this medication.

Hi Terry,

Yes - I had extreme leg almost cramping from stopping cit abruptly in June 2012.

I was on 10 mgs every other day and stopped, the leg cramps and flu symptoms started about the tail end of week 2 and by week 3 I couldn't take it any more. I went back on 10 every other day and the withdrawal symptoms were gone within a day and a half . I am trying now again almost a year and a half later , but much much slower. However I have different symptoms this time - severe scalp itching and just plain body itching mostly at night , which is strange. I also in week 2 if my reduction developed mouth blisters. I am now on 2.5 MSG a day - I think this is week 4 and I plan to stay with 2.5 NSF for at least another 6 weeks. Oh, I had a lit of dizziness and a few zaps at first , but so far this time no leg issues. I feel for you , they're the worst ! I found a lot of good info from Marbel and Gillian's posts with respect to not skipping days , even though that was my dosage for about 12 years.

I wish you luck and like others day here - go slow, slow. Oh yeah I forgot I still don't sleep well either , started some melatonin this week , which has helped a little.

Please keep us posted of your effort .

Best - Michelle

Sorry for all the typos in my post above - using the dang iPhone / autocorrect...

Thank you all for your support I see the Dr today to see how to effectively weaned off this medication. I will think twice before succumb to another anti-depressant. I can manage my moods on my own now.