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What Causes Tingly Face After Stopped Celexa Intake?

I have been on Celexa for about 2 months. I do not like it as I can not sleep (without Klonopin) and I am weaning off of it gradually. I took 20 mg for the majority of the time. Then I cut down to 10 for a week, the 5 mg. for 3 days and then I quit... It has been 3 days.. I am feeling a very tingly face today. Is there anything I can do to ease the symptoms of withdrawal? Thank you!
Wed, 11 Sep 2019
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Hello,

Celexa is a long-acting drug and if you have been taken it for a couple of months, you will need to very gradually step down before you stop it completely.
In your case, you have jumped from 20 mg a day to 5 mg a day and then stopped completely within 2 weeks. This is a very quick dose change and patients may experience withdrawal symptoms in these cases.
I would advise you to go in 10 mg for at least 2 weeks, then 5 mg for another 2 weeks and then stop it.

I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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What Causes Tingly Face After Stopped Celexa Intake?

Hello, Celexa is a long-acting drug and if you have been taken it for a couple of months, you will need to very gradually step down before you stop it completely. In your case, you have jumped from 20 mg a day to 5 mg a day and then stopped completely within 2 weeks. This is a very quick dose change and patients may experience withdrawal symptoms in these cases. I would advise you to go in 10 mg for at least 2 weeks, then 5 mg for another 2 weeks and then stop it. I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj General and Family Physician