Stopping Citalopram (SSRI) — Any Advice?

[David Dubros]

At the advice of my Psychiatrist I started a regimen of Citalopram just over 2 months ago.

It toòk 2 weeks to kicķ in but last night I stopped.

I couldn't take the side effects any longer.
Diarrhea and nite sweats along with dizziness and tremors.

Tòday I am feeling no tremors or dizziness and am wondering if anyone cares to comment.

It did not affect my tinnitus at all so Im still ok that way.

While I was on it my anxiety completely vanished. This was the only thing good that happened.

Thanks

 

[Red]

No. Call your doctor. Don't suddenly stop your medication.

 

[JohnAdams]

These SSRI's are serious business. Definitely consult a professional. However I do support you stopping them.

 

[Mystery Reader]

@David Dubros

If you want to discontinue taking it, talk to your MD about a taper plan. Suddenly stopping these meds isn't a good idea.

Mystery Reader

 

[InfiniteLoop]

@David Dubros

Is your dose the standard 20mg/day? Try reducing to 10mg/day, and you should talk to your doctor anyway.

 

[sky_high]

Best: consult your prescribing doctor
Second best: start tapering down for a week at least
Worst: stopping over night. Please inform yourself, there are are people reporting getting tinnitus after quitting their SSRI cold turkey...

 

[David Dubros]

Thanks to all for your collective support and wisdom.
I have started again at 10 mg instead of 20 and will consult with my Psychiatrist.
Thank you

 

[kelpiemsp]

I would definitely stay on them. A huge nuance with chronic pain and similar disorders like tinnitus is that stress is the largest contributor to it becoming chronic. If you can stop thee stress you stand a chance.