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Citalopram: Headaches, scattered memory, fatigue

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gillian42170
gillian42170

Hi, I've been on Citalopram (20mg) for about 7-8 weeks now and after a rocky start, things were starting to feel normal again however, in the last week I've experienced headaches and ongoing fatigue...in fact, it's a real struggle getting out of bed in the morning which is very unlike me.  In addition, I feel my concentration levels and memory are slightly scattered and it's leaving me a little concerned that it could be the tablets.  Anyone have any similar symptoms after 7-8 weeks?

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  • barbara39684
    barbara39684 gillian42170

    Posted

    Barbara 39684

    hi I've been on Citalopram for just over two weeks for anxiety and panic attacks has your anxiety gone ? 

    • gillian42170
      gillian42170 barbara39684

      Posted

      Hi Barbara

      Yes my anxiety is mostly gone now but I seem to have developed these, what I assume to be, side effects from the Citalopram and I just wanted to find out if it was indeed the pills or maybe something else.

  • chris_theo
    chris_theo gillian42170

    Posted

    i had thoose plus a few more. came of the prozac because i remember a think and so dizzy, but for me citalpram is evil, hope things work out for you
  • robin67880
    robin67880 gillian42170

    Posted

    HI Gillian,  I have been on Cit for about a month now. I do not have the same symptoms as you with the exception of the fatigue. Some days I get the "foggy" brain as I call it but it is not debilitating for me.  Maybe you should discuss this with your doctor as your dosage may be in need of adjustment??  Good luck!
    • gillian42170
      gillian42170 robin67880

      Posted

      Thanks Robin.  Could possibly be the dosage.  I have a call with my doc tomorrow.
    • robin67880
      robin67880 gillian42170

      Posted

      Good luck, please keep me posted! Hope you have a better day today!! 
  • nikki-yvonne
    nikki-yvonne gillian42170

    Posted

    Hi , Yes i am experiencing the same thing headache ,fatigue ,bad concentation  and memory also i feel really hot some time - i am to wondering to why this is - it is very frightening and it does not let up at all - ringing my doctor again tomorrow .
    • barbara39684
      barbara39684 nikki-yvonne

      Posted

      Barbara 39684

      hi how long have you been on Citalopram I'm been on it just over two weeks side effects not good and the mornings are the worse panic and anxiety

    • nikki-yvonne
      nikki-yvonne barbara39684

      Posted

      Hi ,i have been on these tablets for 6 week - 7 weeks still not good -me too i have worst anxiety
    • barbara39684
      barbara39684

      Posted

      barbara39684

      hi been taking 20my for just o Dr 2 weeks morning anxiety really bad do t want to do anything find hard to even brush my teeth start to feel slightly better by eve I g

  • stevo1975
    stevo1975 gillian42170

    Posted

    Hi Gillian, yep that was me to the tee! hang in there your brain is being blanced out so whilst you feel good for the most part there will still be the odd weirdness quite normal smile
    • gillian42170
      gillian42170 stevo1975

      Posted

      Thanks Steve.  Always reassuring to know I'm not the only one.

      Gill

  • gwen1953
    gwen1953 gillian42170

    Posted

    Hi Gillian, If things haven't settled down after 7 - 8 weeks then it maybe that Citalopram just doesn't suit you in which case you need to get another appointment with your GP and see what other alternatives there are.
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