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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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  • Pudjesty
    Pudjesty M68

    Posted

    I have been on Citalopram for many years. For the first couple of days or so I felt a bit woozy. They don't kick in for about 10 days but they work very well. Can't say I've noticed any side effects. A colleague of mine was afraid to start taking them but now she has she's never looked back. She had absolutely no confidence and borderline agoraphobic, and Citalopram helped her considerably. I'd have absolutely no qualms about starting this drug.
  • Inthewoods4
    Inthewoods4 M68

    Posted

    Hi all, I hope everyone is doing well? 

    Just after a bit of advice... Recently I've been forgetting to take my cit at the normal time, and keep taking them at different times, ie when I remember. This morning I woke feeling really burny in the chest, hot and tearful. I also felt really angry. I've had this a couple of times, but overall I've been pretty much back to normal. I've also just got my period which could be a factor. Just wondered if anyone else had felt like this? Thanks xxxx

  • louise1974
    louise1974 M68

    Posted

    Day 8 today and I went up to 20mg. Woke up feeling quite anxious (normal for me) but the better mood I have had despite the anxiety the last couple of days has gone. I feel really low and quite weepy. Not sure if it's because I'm worried about upping my dose. Bit of a bummer as I've felt quite positive.

    Hope everyone is having a good weekend despite the weather. Xx

    • elizabeth00077
      elizabeth00077 louise1974

      Posted

      Hi Louise

      I'm in day 14 of 20mg, I too had had two good days, feeling really positive about the future. I slept like a log last night and woke up today feeling quite anxious :-( I've been out but still feeling edgy. My appetite is low too. 

      Really thought I had turned a corner but feel rubbish today. I wonder if this is normal 

      Keep your chin up

      Liz xx

    • louise1974
      louise1974 elizabeth00077

      Posted

      Hi Elizabeth

      Yeah Ive been out also walking and still dont feel right. My therapist said yesterday that after feeling anxious for so long its a habit and will take a while to go. I think Im waiting for some sort of mammoth reaction to upping my dose today. Stupid really. Xx

    • anne2953
      anne2953 louise1974

      Posted

      JUst stick in there Louise this is normal, you body just takes time, try deep belly breathing so helpful, remember golden sunshine breaths in and dark grey breath going out, makes u feel better and oxygenates your body which is great. Elizabeth your appetite will come back soon, this is all quite normat for us. but perseverance and patience will pay off, 

      Anne smile

       

    • louise1974
      louise1974 anne2953

      Posted

      Wow those words came at the right time, having a huge panic attack as I type!!! Like I have said in earlier posts I'd probably be sat here having a panic attack anyway regardless of the tablets, it is after all one of the reasons I started them.  Thanks Anne, doing the deep belly breathing right now xxx
    • anne2953
      anne2953 louise1974

      Posted

      It will help you calm down Louise, deep breathing is something you can use for life 

      The next time you’re feeling anxious this will really help. Learn to do it well so u automatically do it.

      Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose. Keep your shoulders relaxed. Your abdomen should expand, and your chest should rise very little.

      Exhale slowly through your mouth. As you blow air out, purse your lips slightly, but keep your jaw relaxed. You may hear a soft “whooshing” sound as you exhale.

      Repeat this breathing exercise for several minutes.

      You can perform this breathing exercise as often as needed. It can be done standing up, sitting down or lying down. It helped me so much at the beginning and now I do it automatically every day just for the oxygen,

      Hope your ok now also if u feel bad going for a walk helps getting fresh air and doing the breathing can bring you back to normal.

      Take care 

      Anne smile

    • louise1974
      louise1974 anne2953

      Posted

      I'm calming down thanks.  Yes usually going for a walk is my get out of jail free card but as it's evening time and I'm at home with my daughter who is in bed I can't use my usual "fix".  I think the town where I live must think I'm mad recently because I bet I've walked every street at least twice a day in the last few months!!  

      Thanks for your support, I shall remember the breathing! xx

    • elizabeth00077
      elizabeth00077 louise1974

      Posted

      Keep smiling Louise :-)

      I'm on my own with my Daughter too. I've been racked with guilt that I'm not being a "perfect" mom at the min because cooking is a bit limited. 

      I know what you mean about the walking about - me too!! My dog has never been out so much! 

      Liz xx

    • louise1974
      louise1974 elizabeth00077

      Posted

      Had to smile at this because they are exactly the same thoughts I've had about being a mum recently, in fact this week she's been on school holidays and I've been at home with her and that alone brought on anxiety because I wanted to be "perfect".  But you know what they don't care, it's not like we are incapable of looking after them.  

      Same goes for the dog too haha!  She's going to miss being dragged out for long walks a few times a day when I feel better.  You have to chuckle about it sometimes otherwise we'd be doomed.  We will get there, I've been here many times before and always got better even if it does feel like it's never going to happen xx

    • elizabeth00077
      elizabeth00077 louise1974

      Posted

      Hiya Louise

      How has your day been? 

      Mine started badly as I really struggled to get up, felt shattered! Things got better as the day went on. My sister came and I had a nice walk out with my dog! Lol

      Is your Daughter back at school tomorrow? My Dsughter is 13 and has been amazing - such a strong lass making me drinks and ham sandwiches. I'm at work tomorrow in the morning.

      Hope your well

      Liz xx

    • louise1974
      louise1974 elizabeth00077

      Posted

      Hey Liz

      Not as anxious as yesterday thank god. Feeling very woozy and dizzy though, not sure if its because I put the dose up to 20mg yesterday or its an anxiety symptom. I could write a book with the symptoms I have. 

      Yes my daughter goes back tmw. Ive been off on AL for 2 weeks. Am dreading going back on Weds wondering how Ill cope if I feel bad. On the other hand the routine mighr be good for me.

      Glad your day went well. You should nearly be hitting the good times!!! X

    • laura85157
      laura85157 anne2953

      Posted

      Hello Anne and everyone smile

      - Hope everyones coping well. I've taken the plunge and asked my GP to let me back to work on a phased return, i thought that maybe too much time off was counter productive and some routine may help the recovery. I've been off since beginning of april and i hope going back will help. Has anyone else phased back slowly? I work full time at a credit union and the pressure is always on so i dont think doing full time hours will be wise straight away? any advice from anyone in a similar situation would be great.! I see my manager tomorrow for a meeting to dicuss this, with the view of going back Monday.

      Take care all,

      Laura xx

    • anne2953
      anne2953 laura85157

      Posted

      Hi Laura,  hope all went well with your manager and I think ur right to get back but only phased return as you will be tired for a while, and it will give you routine  but also company and keep u busy, just take your time and ease yourself back, sometimes sitting at home makes u think about nothing else but the anxiety etc, so good call getting back and seeing how that goes ? keep us up to date and enjoy the challange of getting back to normal,.

      Take care and remember deep breathing 

      Anne smile

    • louise1974
      louise1974 elizabeth00077

      Posted

      Whoops sorry. Im up and down, a definite improvement but Im impatient for it to  be permenant. My anxiety is defo not as severe but still annoying when it happens. My mood is better abd Im finding I can make plans again which I wasnt able to before. My sleep is still terrible, hoping that returns soon

       

      Hows you?

      Louise xxx

    • elizabeth00077
      elizabeth00077 louise1974

      Posted

      That's great news your feeling brighter!! 

      I'm the same ups and downs, but definitely not as anxious and my mood has lifted. The nausea comes and goes and when it's bad that's when I start to doubt my recovery, but I'll get there. :-) 

      I've started to see a CBT therapist and she's great, so useful. 

      Sorry to hear your sleeping is still pants - I didn't sleep well last night and what a difference it makes to your mood. Hope that gets better for you. 

      Keep in touch

      Liz xx

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