scottishcat
02-05-11, 11:30
Hi,
My name is Catherine. I suffered from debilitating panic attacks for many years which got so bad that I had to withdraw from my masters programme.
I was taking 60mg of citalopram and also atelonol, xanax and stilnoct, which helped a lot. I also received CBT which really helped me manage my panic attacks.
During the time I was on Citalopram I gained 3 stone very quickly going from a size 10 to a size 14.
I have now reduced my citalopram to 10mg and am completely off the other meds, I still have anxiety but can manage it through the coping techniques learnt through CBT.
I would really like to come completely off the citalopram and was wondering how others have coped coming off 60mg and how quickly they managed to do so. Also if anyone else has experienced significant weight gain on this medication?
Many thanks,
Catherine
My name is Catherine. I suffered from debilitating panic attacks for many years which got so bad that I had to withdraw from my masters programme.
I was taking 60mg of citalopram and also atelonol, xanax and stilnoct, which helped a lot. I also received CBT which really helped me manage my panic attacks.
During the time I was on Citalopram I gained 3 stone very quickly going from a size 10 to a size 14.
I have now reduced my citalopram to 10mg and am completely off the other meds, I still have anxiety but can manage it through the coping techniques learnt through CBT.
I would really like to come completely off the citalopram and was wondering how others have coped coming off 60mg and how quickly they managed to do so. Also if anyone else has experienced significant weight gain on this medication?
Many thanks,
Catherine