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2 1/2 weeks in on 20mg

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amy1231988
amy1231988

I've been feeling better, but occasionally I'm having full blown panic attacks still where i think im having a heart attack or stroke, tingling etc. Should I up my dose? How will i know if the 20mg is right for me.

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  • silvia31661
    silvia31661 amy1231988

    Posted

    unfortunately it takes much longer for the tablets to work.

    I had two months of symptoms side effects.

    Eventually you will have more and mire good days until the full recovery which will certainly arrive.

    Stay positive and use the fab forum for support

  • lois95799
    lois95799 amy1231988

    Posted

    if you are feeling better like you stated .thats how you know the medicine is working.best regards

  • sally_58368
    sally_58368 amy1231988

    Posted

    im only on 10 mg and only on my 2nd day. Do you think i need to start on a higher dose?

    • lois95799
      lois95799 sally_58368

      Posted

      why would need a higher dose ?and is only been two days .these meds take months to feel benefits .stick to the ten for at least 3months.

    • sally_58368
      sally_58368 lois95799

      Posted

      hi i have been on 10mg in the past for years with no problems .

      i was just wondering if you need a higher dose to start with? as ive been off them for 18 months?

    • sally_58368
      sally_58368 lois95799

      Posted

      how long until you started feeling better.?

      im very impatient arent i

    • lois95799
      lois95799 sally_58368

      Posted

      i started feeling better at around six months .and at 8months i was recover.

  • silvia31661
    silvia31661 amy1231988

    Posted

    time of recovery is different for each of us so the perfect dose.

    I have used citalopram on and off since 1998 with gaps of 3-4 years.

    Always panic disorder/anxiety and each time I had different side effects.

    Recovery time has always been 2-3 months.

    I normally start as soon as first panic symptoms reoccur.

    My initial dose is 5mg in the morning then increases to 20 mg. Increases every three four days. I take 10 mg in the morning and 10 mg in the evening. In the first two weeks if anxiety is unbearable i take benzodiazepines although docs in the Uk are not happy to prescribe them.

    For first couple of months i eliminate alchool completely i drink only one coffee a day and i write a journal if symptoms and feelings. Stay positive citalopram works for most cases.

    Hope you will feel better soon x

    • lois95799
      lois95799 silvia31661

      Posted

      just curious .why not just stay on the cit.dont you hate suffering with start ups and withdraws?

    • silvia31661
      silvia31661 lois95799

      Posted

      that's a good question....i suppose if you have 3-4 years of meds free than it's worth trying give our system a break

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