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Hi, I've been on 30mg cit for 5 years plus. A month ago I reduced the dose to 20mg and since then I've been getting awful aches in my hands, shoulders and knees. Has anyone else had this and did it pass?
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louis54885 dave61005
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Hi Dave, I've been on 20mg of cit for 7 months and have been experiencing aches also. Not an everyday thing it comes and goes. Never had injuries in tese areas to make me think arthritis.
dave61005 louis54885
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hi Louise, was ok until I reduced the dose, could be a complete coincidence of course, but I've got severe pain in every joint now
David_21660 dave61005
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Have you seen your Doctor yet re this? It may be or unrelated best check with the Doc.
Hope yer aches and pains ease soon!
regards,
David
dave61005 David_21660
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Yes, had some bloods done on Monday and back tomorrow. Know it's crazy but didn't think to mention that I'd dropped my dose! Better fess up tomorrow
deryl44443 dave61005
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Yep, it seems that aches and pains are pretty wwidespread even after 5 years. I was on and off for 20 years and abruptly stopped 3 weeks ago and have had even more joint and muscular discomfort but it is passing now. So yes I am confident it will pass
dave61005 deryl44443
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Hi deryl, that's good to hear. Hope it passes soon as it's very painful. I think I'll stay on 20mg for another couple of months
deidra40034 dave61005
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Are you lowering the dose with your doctor’s knowledge by chance? Reason I am asking is, if you are going off slowly with your doctor knowing/advice. If you are doing it on your own, and not doing it slowly, it sounds like some withdrawal symptoms. After being on Cital for 5 years, you will need to go off very slowly, maybe only 10 mg at a time, for a couple of weeks at a time, or even slower. Remember Cital is a powerful med, and you will have to be just as careful going off, as you were going on, or your body will no be happy! I would give your doctor a call before you make anymore changes. I wish you good luck Dave!
deidra40034 dave61005
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Hi Dave,
Are you lowering the dose with your doctor’s knowledge by chance? Reason I am asking is, if you are going off slowly with your doctor knowing/advice. If you are doing it on your own, and not doing it slowly, it sounds like some withdrawal symptoms. After being on Cital for 5 years, you will need to go off very slowly, maybe only 10 mg at a time, for a couple of weeks at a time, or even slower. Remember Cital is a powerful med, and you will have to be just as careful going off, as you were going on, or your body will no be happy! I would give your doctor a call before you make anymore changes. I wish you good luck Dave!