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You experience withdrawal from antidepressants because your body needs time to adjust to not having the medication, not because you’re craving the citalopram.Always listen to your doctor. And remember it could still take as much as 5 to 8 weeks to get the full benefit of the medication even though your on the lower dose now.But most need to be on the increased dose they start you on a lower dose to minimise the side effects. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. I have a high pressure sales job and and in fear of being "exposed" (fired) for performance / treatment of anxiety. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. We are all different citalopram may not be for you, but you will get back to yourself.

I have just gone from 20mg a day to 10mg in the last few days. Try searching for what you seek or The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. Don’t stop taking your medication unless you're under medical supervision.Avoid using alcohol or other recreational drugs while you’re tapering off of citalopram.
I think I’m at the stage where the disadvantages are outweighing the advantages. Select one or more newsletters to continue. This article was medically reviewed by Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS. Luba Lee, FNP-BC is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and educator in Tennessee with over a decade of clinical experience. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. Try searching for what you seek or The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 8,249 times.Master's Degree, Nursing, University of Tennessee KnoxvillewikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Please help us continue to provide you with our trusted how-to guides and videos for free by whitelisting wikiHow on your ad blocker. When I come off the citalopram the depression isn't my 'true state' underneath it. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. ... medication.. Its been nearly 5 weeks on 20mg and Im STILL constantly feeling emotionally numb and totally out of it. This probably isn't the best way, but it worked for me, because I felt like I had control. This image is not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. Are you taking it 1st thing in the am?

I dont feel like myself, just constantly tired and lethargic. Answer this question. I was on Celexa 10 mg for approximately 5 weeks, then Celexa 20 mg for the past 8 weeks (for social anxiety). If you need help urgently, see our We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information - wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. It's a reaction from coming off it. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. These substances can make your withdrawal symptoms worse.The FDA warns that taking a dose of 40 mg or higher of citalopram a day can cause abnormal heart rhythms. Withdrawal symptoms seen on discontinuation of citalopram This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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