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Going from 20mg of citalopram to 30mg as 20mg has done nothing for me. Iv been on it 6weeks. Should I wait it out or go straight to 30mg. Maybe 6 weeks isn't long enough. First 2 weeks I was only on 10mg so iv really only been on 20mg for 4 weeks.
Also I have this fuzzy tingling sensation in the left side of my head I'm wondering if it's a side effect of the tablets or a physical symptom of depression/anxiety.
Any advice would be really appreciated
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cindy1957 kirsty31312
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David_21660 kirsty31312
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Could be too soon, but it does sound like you are experiencing side effects. It would also appear you are one of those lucky people that do not get the level, intensity or amount as the rest of us!
The down you talk about is another, have you experienced extra anxiety? Cita causes anxiety to be able to treat it!
I went from 10mg to 40mg in around 4 months, but remember not everyone goes this high. I have levelled at 40mg and am about to start a planned very gradual and slow reduction this week. My side effects became tolerable and I no longer noticed them after at least a couple of months. Since then I have seen a gradual improvement (My Dr and Fiancee first noticed it) after 4/5 months. I am currently at nearly 9 months.
Keep posting, ask any question however insignificant it may seem and one more thing Welcome to the sticking plaster for the brain Club!"
Best Regards,
David
kirsty31312 David_21660
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cindy1957 David_21660
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David_21660 kirsty31312
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I forgot to mention that we can also suffer a little paranoia initially. I felt I had health issues and after I mentioned this to my Dr she put me through a load of health checks for a 58 year old, even an ECG due to the shortness of breath (anxiety/panic attacks). It coincided with a national health check so, I basically had the full MoT!
You are experiencing most of the side effects that most of us feel however, if you are not sure or happy then get back to your Dr and discuss with them. The important thing is Kirsty that you do discuss this illness and gain advice and support from all that can help. That is why we are all here, to help one another.
Size does not matter, but lifestyle, health and fitness,(mentally as well as physically) does. A positive attitude does help and believe me we have all said "yeah sure!" to that bit oif advice/ It is difficult, but by posting here you will realsie you are not alone in this.
If you have someone close to you that has an open mind get them involved too as this really does help. On the days you don't feel like getting up stay in bed! When you do, get up and enjoy! That is a positive to remember when you are down. Little by little the fogginess will fade and you'll come out the otherside.
Do not watch daytime TV this will depress you even more. We discussed the good effects of music a while back and the general response was one of many self help things to do, when feeling down, was to play your favourite song/album or turn on the radio and when a good one comes on sing, dance even crank up the volume and shout! You will feel good!
Get at least 10 mins of sunshine a day, get out go for a walk (I found this difficult at first, but my partner Ann came with me - took me 4 months to go out on my own). Vitamin supplements B6 and D3 can help whilst on Cita as can a healthier diet. I must say I have changed my lifestyle around given up smoking, drink a bottle of ale or two a week and no longer eat meat (this is optional of course). Saying all this I could do with losing two stone. I used to run and jog a lot, but too much rugby, badmington etc have taken there toll. I always kept the weight down by at least jogging so I do have to reduce my intake (comfort food especially) and exercise more (even though I am fit for me age).
Things will get better, you just got to give it time and by postinf here we'll help that time and the problems slip away!
Best Wishes, speak (as they say ir should it be type) again soon.
David
David_21660 cindy1957
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I guess like most of us the old anxiety levels can rise over the smallest of things, even a small person! You know how to cope with the experience you already have, it is just that this time your anxiety levels are higher and it is natural to be anxious (even subconciously) when taking care of something so precious.
Cindy, just try to accept the withdrawl adjust to it and do what you have to do, then afterward you look back at another step forward! Try not to "over think" the situation, let your maternal instincts take over and go with it. Have a great time with your Granddaughter and do what makes you both happy.
One last thing, you could always stop the weaning and take 10mg to see you through, but then you'll probably get some side effects anyway. However, I would contact katecogs because she has more experience with the weaning than I.
Good luck and keep posting, we send positive thoughts in your direction.
Regards,
David x
PeterTJS69 kirsty31312
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If I remember I waited 6 weeks to go upand I got similar feeling but I did keep an eye on it and checked with doctor that it was OK, it does take up to 6 weeks for some people to start getting the full effects of the drug so it could just be your body adjusting. Move up to the next dose when you have been told told to allow your body to get used to it.
I am no longer taking that drug I'm on mirtazipine 45mg one at night I found it better taking it at night as its in my system by the time I wake up so little side effects.
I take mine for post traumatic stress disorder and depression. But any effects that are not on the list you get tell your Dr or pharmacist.
I hope things improve for you I'm sure they will.
But above all remember you not alone with this there are plenty of us that understand. Take care
kirsty31312 PeterTJS69
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gwen1953 kirsty31312
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kirsty31312 gwen1953
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Thankfully the head parestesia has subsided. Because I had it before I started Cita I became paranoid it was a tumour. Thankfully it's a physical symptom of anxiety for me. Although the tablets made it much more intense.
Thankfully the side effects have subsided & I'm starting to see the light again. Slowly but surely. I just hope it lasts.
terry03243 kirsty31312
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kirsty31312 terry03243
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Take care
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