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Sedaw1
14-01-14, 08:55
Hi everyone - I hope you are all travelling well.

I was on 20mg Citalopram for 26 days when my doctor decided to pull me off

I've been cold turkey for 7 days now, but also have been on paxil for 7 days.

I was wondering if anyone knew how long it takes citalopram to leave your system?

I read it's got a half life of 35 hours, so 35 * 5.. There is different information everywhere!

I was just wanting to know so I've had no start up effects from the paxil, infact it's a little concerning how great I've been.

Today I've felt anxious again but not sure if it's the citalopram wearing off or if I'm starting to notice start up effects from paxil (bit strange they would only start a week in?)

teej
15-01-14, 18:08
How's it going sedaw?

I'm afraid I've got no experiences from withdrawing or using any other AD.

Marty_67
15-01-14, 21:37
I weaned myself off. Every other day then every two. It's not addictive but my doctor said to gradually stop taking it.

I'm back on Cit again after things got complicated again.