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How long until citalopram leaves your system?

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kiris10
kiris10

Hi, can you shed some light please?

I was on 10mg citalopram for roughly 3 months roughly but was taken off it due to serious side effects and allergic reaction. I weeks off completely around 5 weeks ago now and have been feeling pretty good and back to normal up until yesterday when I started to feel quite dizzy/nausea and body weakness. Is this the usual or should I not have any side effects now? Dr said allow 4-6 weeks but has anyone had these feelings for longer and have they come on after a few weeks of feeling good? Thanks in advance smile

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  • redmarigolds
    redmarigolds kiris10

    Posted

    kris i know i saidi would get back to you inaweeks time can you answer another question i rarely drink but was out 6 weeks ago had a few drinkds 4 next day couldnt walk terrified told my doctor about that that is when she ordered blood tests as i said rarely drink but now i am scared to touch it all

     

    • kiris10
      kiris10 redmarigolds

      Posted

      It happened to me too honey a few weeks back and I hardly drink. Think it was probably too soon as the side effects were still quite bad. Had a glass last night and was fine xx
  • redmarigolds
    redmarigolds kiris10

    Posted

    thanks form then reply kris wont be drinking again until i am better no parties coming uplol xxx

     

  • redmarigolds
    redmarigolds kiris10

    Posted

    been having a bad few days kris with brain zaps and electric shocks legs went again

    hi kris been having a bad few days brain zaps electric shocks legs away again god i am exhausted into my 7th week this is ridiculous these tablets should be banned how have you been hope you are better than me kris luv xxx

    • kiris10
      kiris10 redmarigolds

      Posted

      Hang in there Maria. I agree they should be banned. It will get a bit easier.

      I'm into my 9th week and I am better but still not 100%. 

      Keep in mind I was only on them for a very short period of 3 months and I am still having a few hiccups.

      As you say you were on them for a lot longer so you've got to expect it to be worse - unfortunately.

      I'm thinking of you and wishing you well soon.

      Try and stay positive.

      All will be ok soon enough xx

  • redmarigolds
    redmarigolds kiris10

    Posted

    thanks for getting back to me kris always feel better after you reply havnt been feeling too good at all but i do know i will never go back on them just putting my life on hold for the time being mayve be better by christmas time luv xxx

     

  • redmarigolds
    redmarigolds kiris10

    Posted

    kris did you have problems with balance forgot to ask about that x

     

  • redmarigolds
    redmarigolds kiris10

    Posted

    kris did you have problems with balance forgot to ask about that x

     

    • kiris10
      kiris10 redmarigolds

      Posted

      Hi Maria,

      Yes absolutely. Because I felt so dizzy and light headed My balance was and still is a little off.

      Thinking of you sweetie.

      Stay strong. X

  • redmarigolds
    redmarigolds kiris10

    Posted

    was begining to think there was something seriously wrong kris been feeling bad since last friday not letting up at all i would have caved in by now if i hadnt found you thanks again luv xxx

    • kiris10
      kiris10 redmarigolds

      Posted

      No probs Maria.

      Here anytime.

      It will be worth not being on these.

      I too thought something was seriously wrong to but all tests say otherwise.

      Where do you live Maria? UK?

  • redmarigolds
    redmarigolds kiris10

    Posted

    ista just outside edinburgh scotland where do you stay x

     

  • redmarigolds
    redmarigolds kiris10

    Posted

    some posts have gonw missing dont know if you got my last reply i come from edinburgh scotland wherre are you from kris x

    • kiris10
      kiris10 redmarigolds

      Posted

      I'm in Western Australia.

      I joined this forum when I was in desperate need smile

      They don't have this sort of thing available here so it seems.

      Good speaking to you anyway honey.

      Enjoy your day- keep smiling x

  • redmarigolds
    redmarigolds kiris10

    Posted

    i knew you were abroad somewhere with the times you were replying back hope you and the fanily are well luv xxx

     

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