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Without Lexapro for a couple of days

JudyFZ
JudyFZ
My regular PA, whom I love, was let go unexpectedly. I get all my medical care through the family clinic on the military base and the military doctors returning from Afghanistan are taking the places of all the civilians who were here.

At any rate, it was really abrupt and now I can't get an appointment for two months. I've run out of my Lexapro, not realizing I don't have any refills. I am going to call them today and I hope they can call some more in, but in the meantime I'm completely out.

Can anyone tell me if skipping a couple of days of my antidepressant will be a real problem?
hyperpgal
hyperpgal
I hope you got your prescription! I haven't been on it-but I have never gone off an antidepressant without having to taper off. I believe there are withdrawal symptoms and the lot.....so I would think they would give you immediate help---if they don't--try elsewhere--bring your prescription bottle...go to a walk in center or even the er if you have to....explain how this happened...you need your meds--and if it were me and no one would help-I'd go run out and get some 5-htp and l-theanine and start on those asap...
Reed31
Reed31
I would call the doctor and leave a message saying just that - you are completely out of your Lexapro and while you realize you can't get in for an appointment for a couple of months, you also know it is important to stay on the medicine and ask them to please call in a refill.

You may also be able to call the pharmacy, explain your situation and have them contact your doctor for refills.

If all else fails, you may be able to speak with a different doctor, urgent care or ER and explain the situation to them so you can continue with your meds.
JayJayy
JayJayy
For the few days you should be absolutely fine, I have been without it before for about 5 days. The placebo effect will do more than anything else. But I hope you get your script as soon as possible.
JudyFZ
JudyFZ
Thank you. I managed to get a hold of the nurse and they called it in right away so I ended up missing only one day. I'm not sure if it's all in my head, but I had a pretty bad day yesterday and a hard time sleeping the past couple of nights. The weather here has been horrible, though, and that has been getting me down.