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Anyone NOT had any side effects on Citalopram?

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M68
M68

Hi there,

After much deliberation, talking to just about anyone I could find and generally scouring the internet for information, I have decided to go with the Docs advice and take Citalopram, starting today. And then I found this site....

Has anyone NOT had any side effects on this? It is making me feel very worried about taking it. Am I just going to have to sit tight and presume the worst? Are there people who take it and dont feel nauseous and tired or even worse to begin with?

I would really appreciate any comments.

Thanks

M

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  • Mike_O
    Mike_O M68

    Posted

    I've been on 10mgs of CIT for the last 2weeks, just been back at the docs & my dosage has just been increases to 20mgs.

    I really wanted to talk about taking some time off work, but I couldn't even do that, I just felt that I should continue at work under the pressure I'm under.

    I suppose I can always go back to my doctor & ask to be signed off, I just don't want to worry about my employers a sense policy, where I would need to return & be managed for being off.

    thanks all

  • allyxx
    allyxx M68

    Posted

    Evening all. Well what a cpl of days I've had. It started when my friend came to stay. Unbeknown to me she started on cit one week after I did. We have had so may conversations about side affects, even found that we could look back and laugh.

    i have downloaded a cpl of apps onto my phone that I have found really helpful, my favourite being the mindfulness bell, on my bad days (of which I have had many) every second that passed felt like an hour not one moment passed when I didn't realise how bad I felt. When I started having good days I kinda didn't realise how good they were, this bell rings every 3hours through the day and it gives me a chance to reflect on how I am feeling and how good or bad my day has been up to that moment, I recommend this app to everyone, it has made my bad days easier and my good days amazing. 

    So in the last 3 days I've had a houseful of people and once they left my garden was full of neighbours and my wife's friend. I feel so proud of myself and the big steps I have taken 

    hope you are all having a good day 

    allyxx

  • loulyn77566
    loulyn77566 M68

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    • tomg92
      tomg92 loulyn77566

      Posted

      Hi Loulyn

      I do belive it is the Cit causing this as i'm having the same problem right now. 

      Hope you're well,

      Tom 

    • amy_06092
      amy_06092 loulyn77566

      Posted

      Hi loulyn 

      i have been grinding my teeth aswell (only at night time), i finding sucking on a mint helps (not sure if its advisable to go to sleep with it but it helps me)

      Amy

  • loulyn77566
    loulyn77566 M68

    Posted

    To the moderators,

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    Regards,

    Loulyn

  • Ratchit1981
    Ratchit1981 M68

    Posted

    I took it for 3 days and took them back to my GP i felt like i was 'on something', however my mother in law and cousin take it and have for some time and as far i know both are fine, im close to my mother inlaw and lived with her for 5years so would know if she suffered any affects.  I can only assume if they dont affect you then they are what you need, they were not for me and would never take again x hope this helps

  • amy_06092
    amy_06092 M68

    Posted

    is anyone else finding the new layout confusing? 
    • amy_06092
      amy_06092 dougied85

      Posted

      Hi doug,

      i have given up trying to use the site on my phone, cant find anything and when i do i cant post anything!

      Hope your doing ok with the increase :-)

      Amy

  • nat999
    nat999 M68

    Posted

    Hi, not been active for a while...my side effects went (am 5 weeks on 10mg) and had a good couple of weeks...however about 5 days ago my anxiety returned with the physical symptoms.  BOO!! Went to docs and she wants  me on 20mg as she said my body is used to 10mg and i need to go to 20mg to maintain the effects.  Worried about more side effects...Help!!

    Nat

    • dougied85
      dougied85 nat999

      Posted

      Hi Nat.  Sorry to hear you're not feeling so great at the moment.  Based on my experience and what a lot of others have said, 10mg is quite a low dose so I'm not surprised you're doc is advising an increase.  As to side effects, they may or may not return and may or may not be the same - I would say just go with it and see what happens and remember, the side effects are only relatively short-lived and will go.  Take care.
    • Mo.101965
      Mo.101965 nat999

      Posted

      Hi Nat . I went from 6 weeks 10mg to 20mg with no side effects as I think my body had got used to it . 10mg is like a stepping stone to 20mg. 

      Good luck 

      Mo

    • nat999
      nat999 loulyn77566

      Posted

      Thanks Loulyn - i did go for it as the anxiety was sky high sad  Today is day 5 and i do feel better so am keeping positive and lots of deep breathing X
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