
Planning To Conceive. Stopped Taking Femodene. Feeling Tired, Dizzy And Nauseous. What Is Causing This?

Hello, I would be happy to help you with your question today.
There are perhaps two things going on.
The first is related to discontinuation of the citalopram. With these medications, you can get a withdrawl syndrome that might include: dizziness, nausea, fatigue, muscle aches, chills, anxiety, and irritability. This would certainly fit with your symptoms. You might consider starting back at half your prior dose and tapering even more slowly over time - talk with your doctor!
The second is the vaginal infection symptoms. These are certainly related to stopping the birth control. Either this is normal for you, or it is related to the change in estrogen that your body has experienced that has led to an increase (or possibly a decrease) in estrogen levels. With regard to this problem, it might be worth observing or getting a second opinion.
Finally, given your age and the fact that conception might be difficulty (just being honest), I would recommend an honest discussion with your OB/GYN about the issues. A cycle day#3 FSH level might indicate the "health" of your ovaries.
I hope this helps and good luck! Please don't forget to provide feedback!


Well, it is difficult to find the exact amount of time that this will last in those patients who stop them abruptly, but it is somewhere between 2-4 weeks. So, I would reccomend starting back at 10mg, continue for 2 weeks, then taper to 5mg for 2 weeks and then try to stop.
I hope this helps!

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