Missed 3 days of 20mg Citalopram and feel great . . .

[JakeTuck]

I missed 3 days of my 20mg Citalopram prescription (which I've been on for years).  I missed because I didn't refill in time.  Anyway, SO FAR, I feel better than I have in I don't know how long.  The medicine has always kept me very even-keel, but too much so.  I never cry much or get depressed, but I don't get as happy and excited as I used to either.  I'm pretty tired of not being my silly, happy self.  Are these 3 days of absolute joy indicative of what I could be like without the medication?  I know going off Citalopram cold turkey is dangerous (I learned this accidentally over a year ago)--I nearly lost my marbles and those around me nearly lost their heads!  Soooo, my question is this:  since I've missed 3 doses and feel fantastic, should I just go with it and quit taking it?  I will consult my doctor about going off the meds completely, but in the meantime, should I stay off or go ahead and start back up again (my prescription has been filled)?  What say you?

Thank you!!

[Funwithsharps]

When I weened myself off of citalopram I had a lot more energy at first...then after a few weeks, I started puking.  

Quitting citalopram was one of the best choices I ever made in my life.  However, to come off it safely, it is best to taper your way down.  Quitting cold turkey can give you brain zaps and a bunch of other problems.  

[dwt7let]

Hi
Sorry to burst your bubble but you will suffer withdrawals mine took a few weeks to kick
in I came off effexor.
But I know my group that Citalopram is not easy to come off you would be better going back on it and weaning off slowly follow cita's withdrawal programme my support group they are on the web.
Good Luck
Lorraine xx

[Melissa_1982]

I would suggest continuing your meds & seeing ur DR.  The thing with Citalopram is it takes awhile to build up in your system so it is QUITE possible that it's still there even though you haven't taken it & it's the decreased balance that has you feeling so good.  It may be that you are ready for a decrease in the prescription.  U say u learned a yr ago that going off cold turkey is dangerous, but what u are doing & asking is suggesting otherwise because u r doing it again.  PLEASE start taking ur meds as prescribed again & get in to see ur dr asap about decreasing the dose.  I use to be on it & some days I'd feel great, others would be a lil foggy & others were hard.

I wish u luck & hope u update once u have seen ur dr.
Melissa

[freddie8605]

Hi,

That's a hard one as i am not a doctor. so i would say don't change anything until talking to your doctor. It is important to be in supervision of a doctor just in case something goes wrong as you say you know, and if it is indeed time for you to come off your medication the doctor can easy you off and you will return to your normal self. I would try and see your doctor as soon as possible because missing 3 days is a bit and i think your doctor is the only one who can suggest what to do next.

Good Luck