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Going from Citalopram to Paroxetine...help!

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sophiethecat200
sophiethecat200

Hi everyone,

I have been taking 20mg of Citalopram for depression, body dysmorphia and GAD.

I have been on it before a couple of years ago, and it worked ok.

I have been taking it for 8 weeks, and my doctor wants me to try Paroxetine instead. She thinks I should be seeing some benefits from the Citalopram by now and I'm not.

I am taking Citalopram every other day for a week and then I start taking the Paroxetine.

I am really worried as I can't find anything positive about Paroxetine. Also....getting more horrible side effects scares me.

Just looking for any help or reassurance.

Thanks

Best wishes

Sophie ☺ x

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  • stephaney28634
    stephaney28634 sophiethecat200

    Posted

    Hi Sophie, it dosen't seem a good idea to take two meds they could be reacting with each other. I Suggest you see another doc,
    • sophiethecat200
      sophiethecat200 stephaney28634

      Posted

      Hi,

      Thanks for your reply.

      I am not taking 2 meds, weaning off Citalopram for a week and then going onto Paroxetine.

      I have just changed doctors, not sure I can go through this. I might go onto Paroxetine and that might not work either.

      I am at the end of my tether and really scared and worried.

      Best wishes

      Sophie ☺ xx

    • stephaney28634
      stephaney28634 sophiethecat200

      Posted

      Hi Sophie,  I read up on your new meds. It said that wait til the ther meds is out of your system before taking other meds. Don't give up hope yet they might work.
    • sophiethecat200
      sophiethecat200 stephaney28634

      Posted

      Hi Stephaney

      Thanks for your reply.

      My doctor has told me to take Citalopram every other day for a week and then start taking the Paroxetine.

      I am so worried about it all, my partner insists I do as the doctor says

      I feel so low, as if I have no hope.

      Thank you so much for your reply.

      Hugs

      Sophie ☺ xx

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