New and Withdrawing from Celexa (w/response)

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Hi, I am new here but having some issues with coming off Celexa. I started

taking 10 mg in November 2010 due to some anxiety. I have since visited a

wellness clinic and am seeing a holistic doctor and have being treated for

adrenal fatigue and thyroid issues. My diet is very good now and I'm taking some

helpful supplements so I thought it time to get off this drug which I really

never wanted to start in the first place and I should have listened to my gut

instinct.

My prescribing doctor recommended one week at 5 mg and then stop, which is what

I did and took my last half dose two nights ago. However, today I felt dizzy,

nauseous and foggy headed today so I took half again. I would like to know, in

your experience, should I continue to taper slowly or just withstand the

symptoms? Is there anything else I should be doing?

Thanks!>>

** Yes, you went off too fast -- much too fast. Go back to the original

dose, wait until you feel better, then do a 5% reduction. When you feel better,

write again and let me know more about what you're doing.

Regards,