Citalopram Withdrawal WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Citalopram Withdrawal
Citalopram is an antidepressant belonging to a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used for the treatment of depression, as well as other mood or mental disorders.1 You should never abruptly discontinue citalopram. Doing so can cause withdrawal symptoms such as dizziness, sleep disturbances, nausea, headache, a feeling of weakness, pins and needles and anxiety.2
Fast Facts:
- These symptoms generally improve with time.3
- Your doctor can give you instructions on the best way to discontinue treatment.4
- Gradually decreasing your dose over a period of weeks or months is generally the best option.5
- Other treatments such as counseling and talk therapy can also help a person coping with bipolar disorder and other mood disorders, according to psychiatrists.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Drugs.com: Celexa (Citalopram) Consumer Drug Information
- ↑ NetDoctor UK: Warning!
- ↑ eMedTV: Withdrawals From Celexa
- ↑ American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): How Should This Medicine Be Used?
- ↑ Access Medication: Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide): Celexa Directions
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- Contributor: Tara Salamone
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Tara Salamone
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Withdrawal Citalopram, Withdrawal From Citalopram, Withdrawal on Citalopram, Discontinuing Citalopram
- Last update: Sep. 23, 2009
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