Withdrawal symptoms of SSRIs : how long will they last ? Posted: 05-26-07 10:20am
I have been on anti deppressants (various
types ) Last ones been citalopram 40 mg I
have stopped taking them it has been 5
weeks i feel tingling in my head
tired nervous anxtious and think people
are talking about me .my doctor wanted me
to start taking tablets again but i dont
want to feel i have lasted for this long
why go back .I have two questions to ask
how long do the symptoms last .And i am
getting a pre op for a op with general
ansithetic will coming off the tablets
cause a problem since my blood pressure is
160 and i have had some palpatations since
stopping the tablets
Paul
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Depression Answer A2825 Posted: 06-06-07 01:30am
Citalopram is an anti depressive
medication that is part of a group of
medications called SSRIs (selective
serotonine reuptake inhibitors). When a
patient withdraws from using and SSRI, she
may experience some symptoms similar to
those you've mentioned such as anxiety or
tingling. Additionally, other symptoms of
SSRI withdrawal might include like dry
mouth, dizziness, sweating etc...These
symptoms may last, individually, from one
week to a month. You can try to regulate
your blood pressure and the withdrawal
effects of the medicament before going in
for an operation. For additional
consultation, you may seek help from a
psychiatrist.
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