Can anyone tell me if dizzy spells are a side effect of coming off Citalopram. I have been reducing from 10mg to 5mg for the last 2 weeks and it has been going ok with a few moments of anxiety. But tonight I had to pull over on my way home after becoming dizzy at the wheel. Is this normal or might it be something else? Any help welcome.
It's probably the reduction. Withdrawing from a Citalopram should be done as slowly as possible - months if possible. You could try 10mg one day and 5mg the next, and so on for a couple of weeks, and then increase it further by doing 10mg every 2 days with 5mg in between days etc etc for another couple of weeks and carry on that way until you end with 10mg once a week until you're ready to do 5mg every day.
Doint it too quick can make you feel quite ill.
K xx
For me, dizziness and light headedness is anxiety and the reason I went on cit. I only get it when I drive. Being on cit has helped alot but not completely taken it away.
That is really useful. I think I should start alternating. GP said 5mg till July but I think you are right, I need to go even slower than that. I have had more restless nights and also have had cramp. Haven't had that in ages. Work is also incredibly stressful at the moment too so do feel up against it.
Be careful with driving at the moment too with the dizziness. Take things real slow. Hope it goes ok xxxx
Hi Katecogs, I took 10 mg today, will do 5 mg tomorrow and alternate as you suggested from now on. Feel better for it already. Fortunately, I only have a short drive to work each day so hopefully will be fine. Xxx
That's great Sally. Hope the reduction goes well for you xxx