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Can Citalopram Be Discontinued For A Short Period Of Time?

Posted on Mon, 20 Jul 2015

Question: Hi,
I am currently taking citalopram and haven't taken any since Wednesday this week, I rarely miss a dose, however I ran out, my wife got another script this week...school holidays kids etc etc she cant find them and now I will have to go without until I see my doctor on Monday, I remember it says done stop taking this medication suddenly? What should I do? XXXXXXX XXXXXXX 0000 000 000

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
if no withdrawals, do not worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM Mr. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

I can understand your concerns.

Citalopram can cause withdrawal symptoms like insomnia, irritability, restlessness, generalised bodyache and malaise and gastritis, when discontinued abruptly.

If you are are not having these symptoms, there is no need to worry much.

Just keep your diet healthy.
Take adequate sleep.
Drink adequate amount of water.

If you have problem sleeping, you can take OTC drug Benadryl.

Get your prescription on monday and restart the drug.

Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask further.
Take care.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shubham Mehta (3 hours later)

Many Thanks Dr XXXXXXX Mehta,

Very assuring and much appreciated - Thankyou!

Best Regards

XXXX

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
happy to help.

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome Mr. XXXX.

Kindly close the discussion if you have no more queries and give your valuable feedback.

I wish you well.
Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar