im coming off citalopram (anti-depressant) but im finding it really hard. i ache all over and i feel sick and breathless. is there anything i can do?
2007-02-27 06:35:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
reducing, im down to abaout 1 every 3 days now
2007-02-27 06:43:49 · update #1
Mt Magoo how are you coming off of it are you coming off in a tapered dose and under supervision of your Gp. You cannot come off by just reducing it must worked out and caluculated.
The symptoms you describe are more like anxiety than withdrawal and I think you ought to go back and see your doctor as antidespressants show different side effects when coming down off of them.
Please I am sorry I cannot be more help, but stick in there and things will improve.
I have been off of mine (Setraline) since November and I feel like a brand new person. However this was not the case when I first started coming off of them this time last year, it was too soon and I felt very ill and had to go back on them. Be guided by what your doctor has to say.
All the best and keep strong you can do it.
2007-02-27 06:45:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on citalopram for a while, how are you coming off them? you need to reduce gradually as the withdrawal is awful, what dose are you taking and how often. Do NOT under any circumstances come straight off them, this will make your seratonin levels etc crash, you wont sleep and will feel really bad (I learnt the hard way). Once you are off them you will start seeing and feeling full emotions again which is amazing! they kind of dull everything
2007-02-27 14:45:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't just stop taking an anti-depressant you need to come off them gradually.
You should make an appointment to see the doctor and ask for a reduced dose of your prescription and start taking them ASAP.
2007-02-27 14:47:51 · answer #3 · answered by natashia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is not much you can do. I would suggest moving around and whether or not your hungry eat 3 good meals a day. I experienced this before when coming off of conserta (for adhd (really affects appetite)). I( fyou don't then your harming yourself and making it ALOT worse.
2007-02-27 14:40:34 · answer #4 · answered by Shadow Eclipse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when u say coming off do u mean reducing thedose because u shouldnt really just stop taking them?
2007-02-27 14:41:30 · answer #5 · answered by starburst81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor you. If its too unbearable i would contact your gp to see if he can give you anything to help. Otherwise try and keep yourself occupied to keep your mind off it. Hope you get through this ok.
2007-02-27 14:45:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
The best thing u can do is try to sleep it off and it will pass stay hydrated !!!
Hang in there!!!
Rxxx
2007-02-27 14:43:49 · answer #7 · answered by Renee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your doctor and ask if these reactions are normal!
Good luck!
2007-02-27 14:43:05 · answer #8 · answered by doggiemom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try yoga or tai chi, this will rebalance you
2007-02-27 14:49:41 · answer #9 · answered by Inna D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋