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keith93669
keith93669

i have got axiety back had it many years ago whent doctors monday he gave me citalopram 10 mg put iam scared to take them reading all side affects they say it gets worse before it gets better realy this is a nightmare can not sleep at nights any advice 

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  • louise81209
    louise81209 keith93669

    Posted

    Hi Keith it does get worse before it gets better but I'm 3 months on them now and completely feeling nearly back to myself which I never thought would happen.give them a go the side effects don't last that long.

    • keith93669
      keith93669 louise81209

      Posted

      thanks louise i dident think i would be like this again i suspect the hardest thing is trying to get off them some dont know wot anxiety is like its a nightmare thank you 
    • louise81209
      louise81209 keith93669

      Posted

      I know it's the worst thing ever.i didnt know what was going on when I got it.dong know why I got but its horrid .

  • barbara13507
    barbara13507 keith93669

    Posted

    All medications have side effects.

    10 mg is a lighter dose.

    I would take it - has been a tremendous help to me - just my own opinion.

  • Adam826
    Adam826 keith93669

    Posted

    When I first got on it I took it at night before bed. I slept through all the initial stuff. Then after 3 weeks I switched to taking it in the mourning.
    • keith93669
      keith93669 Adam826

      Posted

      did you have any side effects how long have you been on them 
    • Adam826
      Adam826 keith93669

      Posted

      I did have a little. I got hot flashes night sweats felt a little shakey a little dizzy upset stomach. But each day got better. That why I switched it to taking it at night for a couple weeks then it all went away. I would do it all over again to feel the relief I got from the medication. Plus I had the support of everyone here.
  • sula_78296
    sula_78296 keith93669

    Posted

    Hi Keith

    I was also put o n 10mg and for me the anxiety did not get worse. Things improved gradually over a 2 week period and really really worked brilliantly.

  • brian51374
    brian51374 keith93669

    Posted

    I'm on it as well. Side effects are there, don't get me wrong. But it is def something you can get through. The results are worth it.

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