Heartbeat in ear then dizzy

[Debadeb]

I hear 2 thuds like a heartbeat in right ear then I get dizzy for a few seconds. I thought it might be a side effect of getting off my anti depressant but that's been 2 months. My eyes feel kind of funny when this happens. Does anyone else experience this?

[Ffaiers]

Which anti depressants Hun? X

[Debadeb in reply to Ffaiers]

It was citalopram. Have you experienced this Ffairs?

[Ffaiers in reply to Debadeb]

My sister came off paroxetine and experienced what she described as head palpitations x

[Debadeb in reply to Ffaiers]

I took 1/4 of a pill yesterday and symptons dissapeared. I guess after 2 months of trying to get off citalopram I need to continue taking very small doses and keep tapering off. Thanks and all the best to you!

[Ffaiers in reply to Debadeb]

Yes it needs to be done very slowly but well done you for coming off it! How long have you been taking it? My sisters taper was done too quickly as she was expecting a baby so the doctor took her off it quickly but she had been on it for 10 years! X

[Debadeb in reply to Ffaiers]

I've been on anti-depressants on and off for 20 years. Ive been coming off this time for over 2 months by tapering but guess I'll take a 1/4 pill every other day for a bit longer. my anxiety level has increased so much since coming off citalopram but small dose of zanax helps most of the time.

[Ffaiers in reply to Debadeb]

I’ve been on paroxetine for 19 years & the thought of coming off it scares me so much. Give yourself a big pat on the back. It’s hard but you sound like you are coping. I’m here if you need to talk. I wish you all the best x