I have been taking citalopram for about 1 year now. I ve been seeing a counselor for depression. I d like to gradually come off the drug. I ve had no prior history of depression nor is it in my family. I don t want to take it the rest of my life. I am 49 years old. How can I safely come off the drug?
hello,If you are feeling fine and able to carry on with life like before illness, then you may try to gradually reduce the drug by 5 mg at a time. Wait for 3-4 weeks and then if everything is normalv, reduce it further by 5 mg and continue doing so if you are ok.Now the last stopping of 5 mg is done if you are feeling normal. Continue taking your sessions.Dr. Manisha GopalMD Psychiatry