what are the withdraw symptoms of citalopram (celexa)?

Question

I have recently stop taking celexa and have had dizzyness, a shocking taste and feel in my mouth also very sleepy. Are these normal symptoms? I was also on paxil and have stoped taking it for about two weeks. I stopped taking the celexa about 72 hours ago. How long will these symptoms last? I needed to stop taking this medication because my husband and I want to have a baby. How long will it be in my system. On the Paxil I could not get pragnet at all because It gave me long hard periods. We switched to the celexa thinking it might be safer but we read it can cause lung problems and desided it wasn't worth the risk. Is there any antianxiety medication I can take that will be safe during pragnacy? I have flash backs and nightmares also along with anxiety. They are the same symptoms people from war have.
thanks for any answers on this

Answer 1

come on mim1978 you don't need drugs i can help with that self esteem and depression

Answer 2

Type of Medication

Citalopram is a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor with a chemical structure unrelated to that of other SSRIs (except its chemical relative Escitalopram) or of tricyclic, tetracyclic, or other available antidepressant medications.

Variants include Celexa, Cipramil, Seropram.
Benefits of Citalopram (Celexa, Cipramil, Seropram)

Citalopram is widely prescribed to help treat depression. It is highly selective in its action on the neurotransmitter serotonin and shows minimal effects on norepinephrine and dopamine neuronal reuptake.
Side Effects of Citalopram (Celexa, Cipramil, Seropram)

Please note that the following side effects include only some of the most common and somewhat less common but do not include rarer side effects; the list is not exhaustive. Many people taking Citalopram (Celexa, Cipramil, Seropram) experience none of these side effects. Please consult a physician about any unusual symptoms.
Common

Some of the more common side effects of Citalopram (Celexa, Cipramil, Seropram) include:
sexual problems in males
Less Common

Some of the less common side effects of Citalopram (Celexa, Cipramil, Seropram) include:
nausea
dry mouth
sleepiness
increase in sweating

Citalopram (Celexa, Cipramil, Seropram) and Alcohol

Although Citalopram (Celexa, Cipramil, Seropram) has not been shown to potentiate the cognitive or motor effects of alcohol, the manufacturer recommends against the use of alcohol with the medication.
Stopping Citalopram (Celexa, Cipramil, Seropram): Discontinuation Effects or Withdrawal Symptoms

It is best to consult a physician before discontinuing SSRIs. Specific information on the effects of stopping taking Citalopram (Celexa, Cipramil, Seropram) was not available from the sources consulted at the time of writing, but the discontinuation effects of stopping other SSRIs include:
dizziness
vertigo/light-headedness
nausea
fatigue
headache
insomnia
abdominal cramps
chills
increased dreaming
agitation
anxiety


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Answer 3

ok. when i was on celexa, and went off, i went from 20 mg to 10 mg to 0. i didnt feel well, and i was not responding well, emotionally. i went back on it.
now, a year and a half later, i am SLOWLY going off. i was at 20, now im at 15. in 3 weeks im going to 10 mg. in a month ill be at 5, then 0.

Answer 4

I'm on Venlafaxine and if I miss a dose I'm really ill, I am sick and dizzy with the worst depression possible,
You will need to be weaned off slowly,
Ask you GP fro advise.

Answer 5

I am on effexor and that is about how I feel when I miss a dose,
but you really should talk to your doctor about how long they will last...after an hour or so I had to go back on mine.....good luck.