Hi Newbie here!
As a brief introduction, I was having anxiety issues / panic attacks over the last week or so (had all the classic symptoms such as loss of sleep, appetite, weight, stress aches) etc. Went to the doctors on Friday ( a locum) who prescribed Amitriptyline 10mg to calm me down and help me sleep. This didnt work, so back to the doctors on Monday who prescribed 20mg Citalopram. I have taken 2 doses of this, Tuesday and Today, and have some of the side effects.
However, I think I have found the root of what has worked me up so much lately and after talking about this with people hopefully should make me settle down again! I therefore want to stop taking the Citalopram. I have read about it's 37 hour half life, so was wondering if anybody can recommend how I stop taking these tablets after only 2 days? Do I need to wean off them, or go cold turkey? (Bearing in mind the Amitriptyline in my system too (roughly 50mg Friday to Sunday)
All advice gratefully received!
Regards,
Billy
PS,
I am seeing a talk therapist to try and resolve the issue starting in May!