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Help/Advice needed desparately!

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beverley47094
beverley47094

Hi! I have been taking  Citalopram (antidepressant) for 14 years at various doses. 2 months ago my Dr advised me to reduce the dose from 40mgs to 10mgs. So I went straight down to 20mgs for 4 weeks and then straight down to 10mgs for 4 weeks.  He gave me Lormetazepam to help with the withdrawal symptoms. I took on average 1mg to 2mg per day for the 2 months I was reducing as and when needed. I have since found out that the cit reduction was far too fast and am having extreme withdrawal symptoms so have just had to up my dose to 20mgs. The Dr didn't advise me to taper off the lormetazepam which I stopped a week or so ago and I am wondering if I am having withdrawal symptoms from that too? Could this be possible after only taking them for 2months? I am at my wits end! Please help if you can. 

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    nicola10405 beverley47094

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    This story is so common, but it feels like your in Hell, I understand fully.  Yes tappering way to fast, most GPs would reduce you in a week, I went back dont no how i got there and he saw how i was and slowed it down but im still not good at all so saw his again and went a little slower, I now see him every week and he says now when i leave, ill see you thursday unless all the wheels fall off before.  Im no taking advantage but it makes  you feel better to know they have you back.

    Feelig your pain, find a doc who truley cares and all the best Pat.  Im here for you.

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