Reducing after 9 weeks advice
Hi all. I know not a lot of people post on here but I'm looking for any thoughts or success stories.
I've been on citalopram for 9 weeks now, I started on 10mg then increased to 20. I have been on it in the past for anxiety which floored me, but this time my issue was more depression after a very difficult break up.
With the help of counselling, exercise, going back to work etc I've got myself to a very good place & the only thing bothering me now is the side effects of the medication so I'm wanting to stop it in the next month or so.
I've been on 20 mgfor about 5 weeks but have been reducing by 2.5 mg a week now so I'm currently taking 12.5 mg. I was intending to stay on this for a week then move to 10 but stay on 10 for a good month. Is this too long or not long enough?
My GP thinks after 9 weeks I'm safe to stop very quickly but I'm not comfortable with that.
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