[Jade]

You should always discuss with your doctor before going off these types of medications. I'm not a doctor, just a patient who had to learn the hard way. I feel safe doing what I'm doing as I've had some experience and education with antidepressants, even though they've never been prescribed for me for depression, but other ailments! You should talk to your doctor and discuss your symptoms and what you've learned, but in any case please don't skip any days, but rather wean yourself off slowly, less grams over a period of time, at least a month if you're on 37.5mg. The effect of the drug can wear out in 22-23 hours which can begin withdrawal symptoms in certain individuals (myself among them) and when you miss a day you can feel really bad.

Hopefully some others on the board will weigh in with their experience on this drug. No doubt there are some that it works for, but what happens when they try to withdraw?

Best wishes to you Emelie, I hope this all works out for you.

Jade