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Not taking Citralopram and wish I had kept on it

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johmac
johmac

I was taking Cit. and was feeling fine, over the last few weeks I was taking the dose sporatic.  I have now had a break up and I feel the anxiety and wish I hadn't stopped. Can someone tell me how long it takes to get back in the system. 

 

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  • johmac
    johmac

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    Laura, I just saw you said you came off it slowly, did you doc tell you to? if not sounds like you and me did the same thing. stay in touch.  I think maybe I had some in my system because they told me to get back on the 30 full time.
    • laura79036
      laura79036 johmac

      Posted

      Johmac, yes I was working with my doctor when coming off.  But like I said, she wasn't very thorough through the whole thing.  That is why I feel I need to work more closely with a good psychiatrist.  I just signed up with a good therapist.  Maybe he can give me some leads.  Will keep in touch.  Leaving for vacation for a week, not

      sure if I'll be able to get online.

      Since restarting the citalopram, I have been calling my doctor once a week for updates and concerns.

  • dean64305
    dean64305 johmac

    Posted

    They dont understand. Try 10 for a few months first. I am on 10mg now after complaining about non existent drive and he said try goto 10mg.
  • dean64305
    dean64305 johmac

    Posted

    On 20 for 3 years odd, then went to 10mg. Things had improved in those 3 years I felt but having history of depression/anxiety problems so im not sure for how long. 

    It was start of summer about April I went to 10mg and seemed to be ok. Def not as effective but was doing something I felt. My partner says I am short fused again on 10mg but it was a 50/50 thing to me. Anyway I had a few beers 2 weeks ago today (self inflicted my fault) and ended up going back up to 20mg for 5 days and went back to 10mg again for around 7 days now.

    Things have gradually improved over this week (I found my elderly mother proper hardwork, she is anyway, but couldnt tolerate on monday) ,

    I find I am ok in the morning and afternoon the effects wear off (quite a few family arguments too, where i would of handled better usually). I find the wear off period later in the day as week has gone on. Today I am bit anxious but have just done a load of gardening for my mum and the physical work helps me. Its not a definite stay on 10mg will see how I goes :-)

     

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