HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have taken citalopram for 5 days and want to stop is this ok ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Tapering Prozac (fluoxetine).: Please do not stop your antidepressant without checking with the prescribing physician. Stopping Celexa (citalopram) after 5 days is unlikely to result in withdrawal symptoms..

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/24/2017

5.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Doc started me on Celexa (citalopram) 2 days ago for anxiety/panic. Symptoms have been worse- psych appt in 5 days. Do I stop the Celexa (citalopram), or is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Ive been on citalopram for 5-6 weeks now and they were starting to work well. I had to stop them to allow treatment for H pliori infection that I had which was about a week. Ive been back on citalopram now for 5 days and Im struggling.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have taken 10mg of citalopram (Celexa) for 2 days and will stop tomorrow, is it safe to smoke marijuana?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Due to some family related issues between my wife and my mother. My wife was suffering from severe mental stress. She was crying all the time. I consoled her and also gave her 10mg citalopram for 3 days, she feel ok now. Can she stop taking it now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My GP has started me on Sertraline 50mg, from Citalopram, I have taken for a few days and have suffered with unbearable side effects, jittery, restlessness and anxiety sky high. I can't take another day, is it safe to stop? Thanks?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

How long after I stop Celexa (citalopram) can I resume drinking? This week I've taken 3 Celexa (citalopram) (10 mgs each) over the course of 3 days.
Ive been on celexa (citalopram) 20mg for only 8 days now ive decided i dont want to tske this medication anymore can i just stop taking it cold turkey?
I quit taking 20mg celexa (citalopram) 5 days ago(took for 1yr) cold turkey and would like to stop 150mg trazodone(1 yr also). How and when should i?
On 20mg for Celexa (citalopram) 11 days and have decided not to continue after further research. Dr says I can just stop, pharmacist says to taper. Who is right?
Ive been on celexa (citalopram) 20mg for 5 days.The last 2 days ive had severe anxiety attaks hot flashes. If i stop taking it all together will i have withdrawal?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.