How Do You Come Off Citalopram?
Citalopram is an anti-depressant in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class, known as SSRIs. The drug is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used to treat depression. It is also prescribed for conditions relating to anxiety. Many people experience side effects on citalopram, owing to the medication’s creation of serotonin in different parts of the body. Those side effects can include drowsiness, apathy, insomnia, emotional flattening, nausea, weight changes, frequent urination, decreased sex drive and fatigue. For many, the side effects outweigh the positive benefits and decide to quit taking the medication. But coming off of the medication can cause further problems if it is not done correctly. Consult your doctor. Draw up a plan for coming off of citalopram. Depending on how long you have been taking the medication and in what dosage, you might be able to go off the medication cold turkey with few withdrawal symptoms. If you have been taking the medicati
