How long does it take for your body to adjust to not having celexa (citalopram)? was on it for 5 months. been off it for 23 days now. was on 20mg.

Celexa (citalopram): If the Celexa (citalopram) was helping symptoms of depression, stopping it too soon could risk relapse. In that way, your body would "adjust" to not being on the medicine but you'd still have depression to contend with. The elimination half-life of Celexa (citalopram) is 23-45 hours, so it should be pretty much out of your system by now.

Wait.: You should be adjusted by now. The dose was a low dose and usually it takes 2 to 3 weeks for it to get off your system. The symptoms may still be part of the discontinuation syndrome or uncovering of the original symptoms of depression . I would give it another week and if the symptoms persist, you may need to go back on it.