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Citalapram Cold Turkey

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mark36480
mark36480

I’ve recently come off Citalapram 40mg cold Turkey on doctors advice to treat severe post infection IBS.

It’s been a hell two weeks with tears, brain zaps, severe depression, exhaustion, irritable etc, vivid dreams etc

Does anyone have any idea how long the symptoms should last? Should I start feeling an improvement soon.

I’ve been on them 6 years.

Thanks in advance

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  • ian90586
    ian90586 mark36480

    Posted

    Hi,if a doctor has told you to quit taking an antidepressant cold turkey then he ain't qualified to practice. Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome which you are experiencing, is very serious and debilitating with all the heightened symptoms you are currently experiencing. You are supposed to taper off very very slowly, and draw up a reasonable plan with a doctor (proper doctor) over a reasonable amount of time.. Going from maximum dosage after taking for 6 years to nothing, is very serious due to the chance of relapse of your original condition when you first took it,severe depression, anxiety etc.

  • TaraLin
    TaraLin mark36480

    Posted

    Im so sorry Mark; I feel for you. I can't imagine a doctor telling anyone to cold turkey off an ssri especially one theyd been taking for so long and at that dose. Its highly questionable. I dont know how urgent the IBS situation is but if it was an emergency, I would think the doc would have at least given you something else to help with the withdrawal symptoms. Perhaps seek a second opinion?

    • mark36480
      mark36480 TaraLin

      Posted

      Thank you Tara.

      I can only assume that I have come off cold turkey to combat the severe stomach issues. Been signed off work, losing weight etc.

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