Celexa is the brand name of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, also commonly called an SSRI, that may be prescribed in the treatment of mental depression. SSRIs function by making serotonin, a neurotransmitter, more active in your brain. It may be administered as a pill or solution in 20 to 60 milligram doses each day, usually starting at the low end, the Mayo Clinic reports. For older people, the dose typically does not exceed 40 milligrams per day.
Shaking and Trembling
Once you have stopped taking your normal dose of Celexa, known generically as citalopram, it can cause some serious side effects associated with withdrawal. For example, you may experience shaking throughout your body or in your limbs, such as your arms and legs, as well as in your hands. Trembling, a lesser form of bodily shaking, also may occur in the same areas. If these types of side effects occur following cessation of Celexa use, explain them to your doctor immediately. They may require medical attention.
Anxiety
In an indirect way, the lack of the drug in your system to fight depression also may induce the side effect of anxiety. While most people experience anxiety once in a while, this form, which the Mayo Clinic reports as serious, can occur without apparent cause other than the stoppage of Celexa use. You may feel overly anxious about even the most mundane things while you are going through withdrawal from citalopram. Tell your physician immediately about such problems.
Nervousness
Nervousness, in general, is a less severe form of anxiety. It simply means you feel unsettled and worried even when you may have nothing directly to worry about. While it may not seem serious, it is, and you should tell your doctor about it.
Dizziness
Dizziness, or vertigo, is a feeling as if you are spinning or the things and people around you are spinning. It can throw off your balance, and in some cases, can make you nauseous, from which you may vomit. Again, this is a serious withdrawal side effect, so consult your doctor.
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