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on a reduced amount of citalopram

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Kayt22
Kayt22

Hi all, I have been on a reduced amount of citalopram. 40mg down to 20mg for around 4 months, over the past couple of weeks I have been experiencing terrible anxiety that lasts 24/7 and panic episodes. It has affected my IBS/gastritis severely and am finding it hard to cope. 

I am on 200mg of pregablin a day as well.  I would appreciate any advice. 

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  • Jmoo123
    Jmoo123 Kayt22

    Posted

    It’s probably withdrawal symptoms that you are experiencing. I had it a few years ago when I reduced from 40mg of Prozac to 20mg. I’ve been on 10mg of citalopram for 8 months now and only just starting to see some small improvements. These drugs take a long time to get in and out of our systems. Hope you feel better soon x
  • lois95799
    lois95799 Kayt22

    Posted

    That is too big of a down dosage.. from 40to20.yes your having withdrawals..these tablets have to be wean very slowly..and in small doses..take care
  • Kayt22
    Kayt22

    Posted

    Hi thank you for your reply. I was reduced to 30mg whilst given a substitute that was then increased so that I could come down to 20mg but the substitute one made me have terrible stomach issues and so was stopped

    But because I was already on the pregabalin the citalopram was not re-increased. I was coping at the time but it has hit me now I think. 

  • marsh23433
    marsh23433 Kayt22

    Posted

    your decrease is too much,you should have gone from 40 too 30 for 3 months then down to 20 after that. 
    • Kayt22
      Kayt22 marsh23433

      Posted

      Hi, thank you for your comment. I have come to realise that it should have been reduced more slowly when they stopped the other medication that disagreed with me but I have now been on the 20mg for 4 months now so am going to have to persevere I think.
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