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Citalopram to Mirtazapine - withdrawal or start up effects?

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LG53
LG53

Hi

I was on Citalopram 20mg for three weeks but found the side effects absolutely awful and couldn't sleep. My doctor said stop them for two days then start Mirtazapine 15mg at night. I actually waited three days before starting the Mirtazapine.

Have been on it for six days now. Am sleeping well but still having side effects such as pins and needles in feet, random aches in body, feeling very hot (not sweaty) and uncomfortable stomach, though not burning like on the Citalopram.

Can anyone relate to this? Is it Citalopram withdrawal or Mirtazapine start up do you think? I really don't want to be on any medication but my family seem to think it will help my health anxiety.

Thanks for reading.

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  • gillian62018
    gillian62018 LG53

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    It's hard to say with this one, and I suspect it could be a bit of both mixed in. Cross tapers are always hard. My experience was that Mirt was a difficult drug to get onto - it took a good two months for the side effects to pass, though they weren't for me what you mention. (The good news was that once the initial side effects went I felt nothing bad at all). I would also expect that some of what you describe is SSRI withdrawal (even after only three weeks) - but because that was such a short duration I wouldn't expect that to last too long. Good luck xx

  • joshuapryce1987
    joshuapryce1987 LG53

    Posted

    Do what you think is best and speak to your doctor about options. Medications help, but they do not solve the issues, they just provide support.

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