Withdrawal from citalopram

I have talked with you before but did not want to bother you with your star status - but a autograph would be nice.  (Chuckle)

Weaning off Citalopram should be a slow process. The aim is to avoid discontinuation syndrome, a set of symptoms that isn't dangerous but may be disconcerting. It's sometimes described as resembling the flu, and sometimes as a "brain shimmer." One common symptom is dizziness or vertigo. Others include headache, muscle aches and sensations like electric shocks in the arms, legs or other parts of the body. Discontinuation syndrome can last for several weeks, and it's more likely to occur with shorter-acting drugs, like Paxil (paroxetine) and Effexor (venlafaxine). Celexa (citalopram) remains in the bloodstream longer, but it still can cause symptoms.

You are actually near the end of the you discontinuation = Finally, take 10mg/day for two weeks, followed by 10mg every other day for one week, then stop altogether. ^{Source: Dr. Margaret Ross, Harvard Women's Health Watch Advisory Board member, psychiatry}

Of course your Dr. is the person to talk with if you have any concerns that something is not going as you expected it would while weaning.

My prayers are with you and I understand your anxiety re weaning off of Citalopram but soon this will be history and you will surely be glowingly beautiful.

Gentle Hugs,

Kitt

Hugs,

Kitt