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Hi everyone,

I was on 10mg citalopram for 10years.

Ten months ago I reduced to 7.5 and 8 months ago reduced to 5mg.

I'm still getting withdrawal symptoms, all the usual stuff, I get windows too but more waves.

I thought I would have stabilised by now but I'm patiently waiting for that day to come.

My question is, do I stay on 5mg, reduce further, increase, stop all together or try something else.

My life as I know it is on hold, I feel trapped, I push myself hard though, I know some of you feel the same way.

I don 't know whether I am ever going to stabilise, maybe these meds are no longer for me.

I'd appreciate any responses.

The only anxiety I have is down to withdrawal symptoms.

Thanks

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  • toria_07298
    toria_07298 Guest

    Posted

    in the same boat as you know lovely but for me personally going up is not an option, and i think i will only feel properly stable when im off, yes i have good days here and there or better but not many, sorry to hear youre still suffering x

  • babsyboo
    babsyboo Guest

    Posted

    Hi

    I'm on Celexa 5 MG for 9 weeks now ☺ and yes it balance out with time

    going to stay on that amount Celexa 5 MG and not going to change or mess with it

    wait a whole and see what it will do for u as u maybe already know the meds take time

    weeks like 3 month each does up or down I learned on the blogs

    hope I could help u

  • Guest
    Guest

    Edited

    Thanks both for replying. I've been on this dose for eight months now though, I thought I would have stabilsed by now. All my symptoms are typical withdrawal ones so I'm trying to remain focussed. I cut my pill in half and maybe there is some inaccuracy there and my brand was changed a few months ago, maybe contributing too. I spoke to my pharmacist about my preferred brand, he just said if they have it they will swap it for me the next time I collect.

    Are you making any progress babsyboo? I know the struggles you have had Toria, hope you are making good progress.😊

    • toria_07298
      toria_07298 Guest

      Posted

      hey lovely in a terrible wave right now 10 days now but trooping on x

    • Guest
      Guest toria_07298

      Posted

      You have my sympathy. I cannot believe how this is happening, I used to be full of life, outgoing, loved entertaining, socialising - I make an effort, look after my appearance, house spotless, meals cooked, chores done, I'm a stepford wife personified. 😀

    • toria_07298
      toria_07298 Guest

      Posted

      its soul destroying isnt it, i cant stop crying today 😦

    • Guest
      Guest toria_07298

      Posted

      I know, it's awful.

      For anyone reading, I was on citalopram 10mg for 10 years and I was great on it, no symptoms. I am in no way criticising this med because without it I would not have functioned.

      Withdrawal is my choice and everybody's experiences are different. I was asked what these experiences were and I have listed them, I do not believe in sugar coating them. I know some people have come off with no problems at all.😊

    • babsyboo
      babsyboo Guest

      Posted

      Hi

      thanks for asking

      yes starting to feel somewhat better

      I can feel the Celexa 5 MG balanceing out

      it is still not were it needs to be but getting their

      still have side effects in the mornings the strongest

      Like nausea and headache and sinus pain , nausea is the strongest still

      And still have light anxiety coming of and on but like I sad getting better slowly

      how about u

    • Guest
      Guest babsyboo

      Edited

      That all sounds really promising Babsyboo, I'm so pleased for you. The symptoms will pass, you're doing really well.😊

    • babsyboo
      babsyboo Guest

      Posted

      Hi

      thank u for getting back with me

      don't know what's up but have the worse morning in a long time on the Celexa

      is that normal being on them 9 weeks in

      Very bad this morning 😡 side sects more and higher then they have been

      and some I did not have at all

      what do u thing is going on , please let me hear from you

      how are you doing

  • valerie92757
    valerie92757 Guest

    Posted

    Hi.. Am also withdrawn off Sertraline for 3months..what are your symptoms.. I suffer hugely from sinus.. Headaches.. Reflux and blocked ears. Horrible but am determined not to go back to medication.. Val

    • Guest
      Guest valerie92757

      Posted

      Hi Valerie

      All of the above plus dizziness, flu like symptoms - aches and pains all over particularly neck and shoulders, brain zaps, insomnia, palpitations. I developed tinnitus at some point too since being on the med and this is with me 24/7 but more noticeable at night. The overwhelming tiredness I was getting has passed now thank goodness.😊

    • Guest
      Guest

      Posted

      ..noise and light sensitivity, nausea, stomach aches, constipation, feeling hot and cold in bed, burning sensations, restlessness, restless legs, itching, muscle twitching, itchy eyes, dry mouth..

  • Aimee87
    Aimee87 Guest

    Posted

    Hi Sonia

    In the 10yrs you have been on 10mg have you been fine? If so, is there a reason you want to come off them?

    Maybe your body still needs the 10mg, if they are helping you what makes you want to stop?

    x

    • lois95799
      lois95799 Aimee87

      Posted

      you took those words out of my mouth.just curious

    • Guest
      Guest Aimee87

      Posted

      Hi Aimee

      Yes, was fine on them for 10 years. Over recent years, repeated gum infections, the need to take antibiotics and pain killers - don't mix well with citalopram.

      Maybe my body does need 10 mg, thank you, that was the whole point of my post to hear opinions and advise from others. 😊

    • toria_07298
      toria_07298 Guest

      Posted

      if you research citalopram causes tooth and gum problems x

    • toria_07298
      toria_07298 Guest

      Posted

      please be cautious if you reinstate, read surviving antidepressants, i tried a slight updose but left it too long and it took me a year to get a bit stable x

    • Guest
      Guest toria_07298

      Posted

      Thanks Toria and a those who replied,

      I'll stick with current dose and I'll probably see what doctor suggests next week.

      My doctor knows I've reduced my dose but hasn't offered any advice.😕

      I've seen the site you mentioned, thanks.

    • toria_07298
      toria_07298 Guest

      Posted

      thats because they know very little to nothing about withdrawal! my doctors are leaving me to taper as i want as they admitted i know more about it than them 😕

    • Guest
      Guest toria_07298

      Posted

      Yes I believe you do and some others here too. That's why this is such a good forum, we can all learn from one another.😊

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