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Citalopram side effects

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colourmyworld
colourmyworld

ive benn prescribed citalopram but am going on holiday in 5 days.

should I wait until after to start them? 

Im worried the side effects won't have stopped by then and don't want to ruin my holiday by feeling even worse.

how long do the negative effects tend to take to wear off?

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  • lorraine52317
    lorraine52317 colourmyworld

    Posted

    Hi colour

    if you can wait, I would say start after your holiday. First two weeks can be hard going with possible side effects.

    Wishing you better

    xx

  • sharla_94860
    sharla_94860 colourmyworld

    Posted

    I think everyone is different. Some people do not have side effects. I would think with in 5 days you'd of gotten over side effects that may be bothering you. But I'm no expert nor medical prefessional at all.
  • DawnDedee
    DawnDedee colourmyworld

    Posted

    You are wise to ask this question.  I do not know about this drug, but I do know that it is wise to choose the best time to begin any new medication.  I made the mistake of taking my new anti-depressant on a Monday morning right before going to work and I collapsed at work because of the side effects.  So my advice is that if it is safe for you to wait, then I would wait until after your holiday.
  • colourmyworld
    colourmyworld

    Posted

    Thanks all!! You're comments have been really useful, I've decided to wait until I get back just to make sure smile
    • david18934
      david18934 colourmyworld

      Posted

      Hi i am new to this site and all this teck stuff so please bear with me i have been takeing citalapram for many years now and belive me i think i have tryed most but have found this 1best for me so
    • david18934
      david18934

      Posted

      As i said new to this but its up to you i think so why not have holls then start when u get back
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