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My doctor said i am ready to reduce cipramil by 10mg. currently taking 40 and will be down to 30, will there be any side effects when i reduce?

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Cipramil is citalopr: Your physician is correct you need to slowly taper the the cipramil which is also called citalopram because you can get a discontinuation syndrome if you drop too fast. Symptoms can include mood changes, agitation, dizziness, axiety to name a few. You can google citalopram discontinuation.

Answered 3/28/2016

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cipramil (Celexa): Cipramil (Celexa) Citalopram is used to treat Depression. It seems that you were prescribed Cipramil 40mg/day for severe depression and your doctor has seen improvement in your depression to reduce Cipramil by10mg. Cipramil 30mg /day is adequate Maintenance dose for Depression. Follow with Doctor to discuss improvement in depression, your concerns and have Therapy for stresses in life.

Answered 4/1/2016

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