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Citalapram 40mg Cold Turkey

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rosie301071
rosie301071

I have been on 40mg of Citalapram for over ten years and decided to go cold turkey 2 weeks ago. I went to see my GP and said I didn't think I was getting any benefit from them so he gave me Mirtrazapine and omg 1 tablet and I was so ill in bed for 3 days dizzy and vomiting with terrible nausea so I thought right that's it I'm coming off everything.

Week 1 was pretty good no side effects no 'real' withdrawals but my word today (day 13) I am rough.

Aching everywhere, tired, nausea is awful, a bit snappy but not emotional. Still can't cry although I did get a bit weepy listening to a song on day 10.

I feel like I have flu symptoms and my head is so fuzzy and I'm very lethargic and my appetite has nose dived which is no bad thing as I've gained over 4st since taking these tablets.

Been taking paracetamol for the aches but it only takes the very slight edge of it.

I am starting talking therapy next week and I am determined to free myself from any need for tablets.I was just wondering if anyone had any advice

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  • amanda35274
    amanda35274 rosie301071

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    You seem to have come thru the worst rosie . Im awaiting talking therapies also but think ur brave to have done that cold turkey. Def wouldnt reccomend it but hope ur a lot better. As for mirtazipine for me that was the worst anti depressant ive ever been on years ago side effects wise.. good luck in your therapy ;0)
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