Celexa 10mg

I have been takong celexa for 7 days for anxiety. Well my anxiety is far worse from before and lets just say I havent slept in days, which I never had an issue with sleeping either. Can I stop taking cold turkey since its only been 7 days, or do I have to taper off?

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After only 7 days, you can most likely just stop, but you should double check this with your doctor, to be safe.

In most cases, I'd try to encourage someone to stick it out for a month or so, because side effects tend to taper off around that time as your body gets used to a medication, however, increased anxiety and insomnia are two of the most difficult problems to live with, so this most likely just isn't the right medication for you.

There are others you can try, so you may want to talk to your doctor to explore your other options.

Alternatively, if they're safe for you to take, there are over the counter supplements that have been shown to help with anxiety in some people, such as Ashwagandha, so that may also be worth trying, if your doctor okays it.

Does anyone else have any advice or suggestions to offer?

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