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    stopped citalopram, how long will the buzzing zappy head last??

    been off them for 5/6 days now and the brain zaps are still there, does anyone know how long these will go on for? im coping with them ok but just wanted a rough idea if its weeks or months?

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    Re: stopped citalopram, how long will the buzzing zappy head last??

    Did you taper slowly or just stop....I think that makes a difference

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    Re: stopped citalopram, how long will the buzzing zappy head last??

    Hi, its my first time on citalopram so can't say for this med. I've been on other anti-depressants through the years though and had bad head zaps from withdrawal. I tapered down my meds each time and towards the end was biting tablets in half. The head zaps lasted throughout this and for a few weeks after finishing.
    Have you tapered down or just completely stopped? I think the doctor can prescribe something to help you if they are causing a problem. It is horrible coming off ADs and its a big reason why I had to be persuaded to go on them again after reaching crisis point.
    Id go and talk to your doctor and see what they suggest x

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    Re: stopped citalopram, how long will the buzzing zappy head last??

    I came off 20mg after 5 successful years and I'd say it was at least 2-3 weeks before the withdrawal started to subside.

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