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Joy7
21-03-14, 00:53
I suddenly stopped taking 40mg a day of Citalopram after3 years (was a mistake as forgot to bring on a months holiday abroad).
The side effects have been horrendous, I feel anxious, low and wake up panicky.
However I have stopped craving alcohol, something that became a real issue while I was on the medication.
I've read about links before but I fully believe there is one after the last 6 weeks. My dilemma now is do I start taking thy medication to feel better and risk drinking a lot again (I was craving morning, noon and night) or dont start and feel constantly low and anxious.......

CameronG
21-03-14, 01:02
Wow, I'd never thought about the link, I was overly enjoying alcohol whilst on cit too! I haven't since I've changed medication but thought it was because I just didn't fancy it.

TooMuchToLiveFor
21-03-14, 01:05
Wow, I'd never thought about the link, I was overly enjoying alcohol whilst on cit too! I haven't since I've changed medication but thought it was because I just didn't fancy it.

May I ask what medicine you are on now?

MyNameIsTerry
21-03-14, 01:44
Could your GP change you to a different SSRI of even SRNI?

Joy7
21-03-14, 12:40
I'm thinking of asking fir Mirtazipine as it apparently has good results with alcohol cravings