Help please

[Sarah2000]

Hi iv e been taking citapram to help with me depression and anxiety, I helped me but I suddenly stopped I was on 20mg for 3months. I've started to get alot of withdrawal symptoms

Lighthead Dizzyness..restless legs.. nausea.. and very bad insomnia. I can't wait until I feel better. Has anyone experienced this also any advice please. I'm suffering bad

[Agora1]

Sarah2000, it is never wise to stop medication cold turkey. What made you stop it suddenly. Does your doctor know? You need to call him. The withdrawal symptoms can continue for quite a while. You need to stay safe when coming down off mind altering meds.

[Sarah2000 in reply to Agora1]

Hello thank you for your reply. I wasn't on repeat prescription.. I went away during school holidays with my kids... I ran out of tablets whilst o holiday.. I felt ok and didn't feel the need.. after a week I started feeling like this. My insomnia is really really bad docs put me on sleeping tablets but I don't want to get addicted to this. Also I was told that citalopram is not addictive. X

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You don’t suddenly stop antidepressants! You slowly wean off of them. Why did you stop suddenly without consulting the prescriber?

[Sillysausage234]

Hi get another prescription sorted,did your mood improve with them if so your doctor probably trialed them for a month so will put them on repeat if you have improved I’m sure a phone consultation on Monday can arrange that.