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Coming off citalopram after a week.

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rory76583
rory76583

hi

I'll start with my question, ive been on citalopram for a week (10mg) and want to know if i can stop cold turkey or should wean off for a couple of days on 5mg.

im 20, and male. i was prescribed citalopram a week ago, mainly due to me basically asking for it as was going through a lot and was praying something could help at the time. i have only been on it for one week but have decided to come off of it for various reasons, and am hoping to try other things to reduce my anxiety instead, such as CBT and turning my life around - and hopefully leaving ssris as a last resort. also worried i have started to become slightly emotionally numb.

thank you so much for any help

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  • joanne58498
    joanne58498 rory76583

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    Hi, all the things you feel right now are common starting these type of tablets. They di ease over time but if you feel they are not working for you then ring your drs. I am certain they will want you to wean yourself off them. Hope this helps

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