3 Months on Citalopram 10mg
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Hello everyone, I've recently joined and wanted to share my experience of being on Citalopram, 10mg.
I started taking this medication on saturday 21st March, 2015; after a period of six months of being indernile and constantly backwards and forwards to my GP, of which were all different and seen on an emergency appointment as I always had to fit it around my work.
I had numerous blood tests, which all came back clear, but I still kept on suffering from occasional panic attacks. These first commenced in October 2014. My GP first prescribed Propranolol, 10mg and advised to 'take one', when I felt 'panicky'. This has all stemmed from my mothers sudden death back on July 2013.
I was on and off Propranolol until March 2015, until I had a major panic attack at work and collapsed. My heart rate was high, pins and needles from hyperventilating. On hignsight, I suppose this had been building up gradually as people use to comment on my facial complexion, 'oh, you look pale'. To which, I still get people commenting now. I'am 24 years of age, no other past medical history, I don't drink or smoke and consider myself to be healthy.
After this event, I returned back to my GP and came off the propranolol and on to Citalopram; to which I'm taking 10mg, once daily.
Well, as most of you will agree; the side effects are terrible from day one, feeling nauseous, light headed, increased aniexty and panic attacks. I contacted the '111' service and I later saw an urgent care centre doctor as it was the weekend, who stated it maybe a reaction to the drug but to carry on taking it as i had not long commenced the drug.
Well, here I'm today, panic attack free but occasionally suffering slight aniexty.
I have remained in work since being on 10mg of Citalopram and battles through the side effects. However, last week, I ended up passing out, again. All blood tests were conducted and my potassium levels were slightly low, but all eventually came back clear after a more indeph lab test. I have since been advised by the hospital doctor to 'consider' coming off the Citalopram and try a differing antidepressant.
This is somthing I'am due to see my GP about this week but unsure whether the dose I'am currently taking is either too low and needs increasing or, as one of the hospital doctors suggested, I need to try a different sort of SSRI?
Any suggestions and peoples stories welcomed
Regards, Joe.
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amy75782 joseph1990
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I take citalopram. Was on 10mg for a couple of months. My GP said it was a low dose so I've been on 20mg for a week. Unfortunately the side effects start again which I have struggled with.
I have asked my GP for an alternative, but apparently citalopram are the best ones for anxiety. They are also very hard to come off. Maybe try putting your dose up first and see how you go.
joseph1990 amy75782
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That is terrible with what you are experiencing, and I can relate to those symptoms you have just described. I seem to have good and not so good days. My job is a little stressful and to compensate with this I eat healthy, don't drink alcohol and get out as much as I can.
Are you the same?
That is interesting from what you have described, maybe my dose is too low and needs increasing. However, it's the nasty side effects that I'm not so keen on. I've been given time off work since Thursday and on rest days now so going to visit my GP and see what he suggests.
Yes, I think mine is defiantly aniexty and stress related. I mean, I don't feel depressed, well, this whole situation does bring your mood down as is expected but I keep fighting and think positively and try to live a balance lifestyle to combat this.
How are you getting on?
Joe
amy75782 joseph1990
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I'm 25, married with a 3 year old. My job isn't stressful I only work part time and I enjoy it to a certain degree! It makes me concentrate and forget things for a while.
I must admit I'm not a very health eater although I'm not very overweight. I do smoke, but don't drink.
I cannot see an improvement of going up to 20mg yet, but it's only been a week. I've felt a bit down so I'm not sure if it's a side effect. To be honest the side effects aren't as bad as when u first start. I'm just tired, really tired!!
Like you I'm not overly depressed just fed up of feeling ill and not being like I used to.
Let us know what you decide to do!
jcwray amy75782
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lori82 joseph1990
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Best of luck, Lori82
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joseph1990 jcwray
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How are you getting on?
Joe.
jayne03174 joseph1990
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joseph1990 jayne03174
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Sounds like you've been through an even tougher time than me. How are you getting on now?
Yes, I hope to remain on Citalopram, it has helped me a lot and realise that I have to help myself too. I try to see the positive, I mean, so many people go through life without this and it has given me a great insight and appreciation of life. And like other people have said, I want to give it a chance and not keep trying alternative medication at this stage.
Best regards to you, Joe x
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