Restless leg syndrome caused by celexa withdrawal?

[baaaby11]

After taking Celexa (generic) for a little less than a year, I decided to quit cold turkey 2 weeks ago. Although I know weening from medication is the best idea, I wanted off Celexa quickly. I have had the usual withdrawal symptoms you'd expect (dizziness, nausea, headache, etc) but what I did not expect was the symptoms of restless leg syndrome. It is TERRIBLE. Is it possible to get RLS symptoms because of Celexa withdrawal or do you think it's unrelated?

I have not spoken to my doctor yet. I have had RLS symptoms for about a week now.

[Sheryl411]

I was on 60 mg of Celexa for approx. 5 years. I no longer take it. Upon reducing the medication, RLS kicked in and has been severe at night, every night. Other people on the internet are asking if there is a connection, and I just want to put my vote in that there does seem to be a connection.

I will continue to do research to find a source of relief. I wish you all luck.

[fetalstretch]

Try my fetal stretch. I have been suffering with severe restless legs syndrome for 35 years. A month ago, I accidently found a method to eliminate the symptoms for approximatel 24 hours. I call it the fetal stretch and it has changed my life. When i feel the symptoms resuming, i simply lay on my side, get into a very tight fetal position, really stretching the back and legs, hold for 2 minutes, release, and symptoms disappear for about 24 hours.
I blelieve it is the stretching of the back that is doing something.

good luck