Stopped taking citalopram 20mg after 3 days Am i still having side effects?

Bin on citalpram for one week. Gunna take self straight off as got all side effects. Will this b safe?? On 10mg

Sta wrote:

Bin on citalpram for one week. Gunna take self straight off as got all side effects. Will this b safe?? On 10mg

I would not advise doing that. I would wean myself off. Let's just put it this way. A doctor prescribed me citalopram 20mg around the end of October 2011. I noticed side effects after only taking the product for a few days. I called the doctor and he said, " you haven't taken it long enough to have side effects". I think I know my body pretty well. I am prior military and have been very healthy my whole life. After a couple weeks, I started taking on more side effects. The list of my side effects would be so long, you wouldn't have time to read it. A short list would include, headaches, nausea, chest pain, muscle pain, etc. At that point I immediately stopped taking it all together. That was a mistake for, my side effects worsened and I acquired more side effects than before. I would highly recommend utilizing a two week strategy. As soon as you can, you should probably take half of your dosage in this order: 10mg - 2 weeks, 5mg - 2 weeks, 2.5mg 2 weeks, then try stopping. I would definitely recommend consulting your doctor beforehand. I am not a doctor. I have been following forums ever since November, and have learned quite a bit. There are other types of ssri medications available in which, may work differently with your body. Inquire with your doctor or pharmacist. Also, I have noticed that, if I keep my mind focused on either work, friends, or anything around; it doesn't affect me as bad. Remember, dropping this medication on impulse can be very bad. I am an example of that. I wish you the best.

Sta wrote:

Bin on citalpram for one week. Gunna take self straight off as got all side effects. Will this b safe?? On 10mg

Check this link out. It may relieve some concerns if you are like me and worry about having a severe medical condition.

http://www.drugs.com/sfx/celexa-side-effects....

Good luck.

I have taken Celexa for 19 days and i think i will go off of the med.. I don't like it... do you think it is safe to go cold turkey? It is a 10mg.

I was prescribed citalopram, but honestly im so afraid to start taking it, my anxiety is really bad, i need to take but im just so scared....any ideas?

ive just started citalopram ive taken one so far and they have given me a headache and i feel so tired this is the third lot of ad,s ive been given the first lot fluoxetine 20mg gave me the worst headache ive ever had couldnt see and was being sick the next lot was mirtazapine 30mg they knocked me for six i couldnt get out of bed slept for 16 hrs staight and felt like a zombie now ive been given these citalopram for anxiety disorder and depression i also have stressed induced asthma. i need to be up by 7 in the morning for my son for school and this pill has made me sleep till 10 and i feel rough with a really bad head i think id rather not take any of them they as none of these ive taken have done me any favours and im back to square one all i want is to feel better my asthma is bad today and i feel anxious and moody.maybe it is all trial and error but how rough do i have to feel before i find one that suits me

I was prescribed 20mg citroplam, and have suffered intolerable side effects. I only took 3days worth and decided it wasnt agreeing with me, but still 72hrs later Im still feeling the side effects. Insomnia, havnt slept for 3days, constant 24hr anxiety with no let up, tingling sensations in my head, pins & needles in hands, no appetite, unable to eat due to vomiting, diarrohea, How long before it leaves my system???

jackie wrote:

I was prescribed citalopram, but honestly im so afraid to start taking it, my anxiety is really bad, i need to take but im just so scared....any ideas?

Iv been reading many forums about this drug an it seems alot of people suffer from the negative side effects, with the occasional few saying once they got threw the first couple of weeks they started to feel better, an the meds did the job.

I think it all depends on how well you know ur own body, I was prescribed 20mg citroplam, I only took it for 3days before deciding it wasnt for me. The side effects were unbearable, It hightened my anxiety an made me feel panicy constantly, I instantly suffered insomnia an unable to sleep more than 2hrs a night prior to my 10hrs before meds, total loss of appetite, unable to eat as vomiting when I do, have already lost 7lb in several days. Constant Tingingling sensation in my head... an that just to name a few. Iv been off them coming up to 72hrs and are still feeling the withdrawal effects after only 3tablets... iv also read citroplam has a 35hr half life, meaning 20mg will take 35hrs to reduce to half its initial dose in the body... Im hopin these effects im feelin will subside soon, so if you feel its not for you, or if you start to feel unbearble side effects. Tell your doctor asap.

I was perscribed this drug after reading all these side effects I have decided not to take it...too risky...I will seek counseling instead...

On day 9 of this med, side effects are naff, really bad head, sickness and stiff neck, I often fall asleep at 8 at night. Still hopeful it will all pass .Mood seems alittle better , on 10mg every morning has anyone had the same.

im on my 4th day of taking citalopram and i feel awful stomach aches extreme headaches and terrible depresseion , is this normal anyone ??

day 21 of citalopram, very up and down still got headache and sickness. doc said can take up to 6 weeks for the full effect, currently taking 10mg, she wants me to up to 20mg, not sure dont want all the side effects to come back

claire wrote:

day 21 of citalopram, very up and down still got headache and sickness. doc said can take up to 6 weeks for the full effect, currently taking 10mg, she wants me to up to 20mg, not sure dont want all the side effects to come back

claire would u advise me to stop taking them i feel terible ??

I have been taking 40mg of celexa for almost 2yrs and have only had side effects when I stopped taking it. Stopping will cause serious harm to you or others. This is a very strong drug and should only be given to those having severe panic attacks like me. Not depression or anxiety, which leads to panic attacks. It's diffrent. Depression can only be helped by yourself not drugs. Panic attacks are caused by depression and anxiety building up to an attack. This drug should only be perscribed as a blocker for panic attacks. Its a chemical disorder not depression. Wing off by doctor not yourself, will lead to suicide. I know.

Im having headaches , stomack nausea been on 20 m il 1month good for weight loss

Hi, my mother was just given a script 4 this medication, she said she read 4 pages of side effects that might occur from takin it, boy after reading all this about it I'm so glad my mother is a very wise woman, she said she's not takin it until she see's a counselor or psyc. doctor. I love my mother and would hate 2 think these aweful things could have happened 2 her for what her doctor gave it 2 her for, thanks 2 everyone who shared their experience.

I have just started taking 20mg Citalopram, after 2 days i feel really sick, yesterday it given me the S***ts. Should i still take them or tell my doctor about the side affects.

Jollyjoe wrote:

I have just started taking 20mg Citalopram, after 2 days i feel really sick, yesterday it given me the S***ts. Should i still take them or tell my doctor about the side affects.

hi jollyjoe I had the same problem iv only been on citaloparm for a week I had the same side affectsmine are getting better but they do pass within a few weeks or so alto I still have the shits but I'm hopin that will pass in a few weeks. Just stick with it hun ull be ok x

I took this drug about a month ago for one day. Was on the fence about it. Taljed to my doctor he told me the side effects are all bs. Well that's s lie, this month i did the same thing. I had a bad rracation this time no appatite. Got some groin pain, which might be from a bike ride. My orgasms arnt normal. Feel like im busting early. Im not to happy right now. I dont understand how im going through withdraw already I've taking two pills a month a part. Fuck depression.

im 8 weeks in now, aint no quick fix to this ,but i am starting to feel like my old self again going out more, more energy and the bloody side effects have all gone !!!!
so there is hope, stick with it .