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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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  • bigmag
    bigmag

    Posted

    started on 10mg citalopram feel great now compared to before very little noticable side effects a bit of nausea yawn a good bit sleep better a nights and on the whole thank god for citalopram !

    Could physically not have went on how i was and emotionally not as edgy or anxious. Would not hesitate to say to anyone give it a try see how you go don't knock it down give it a chance

    • jade256
      jade256 bigmag

      Posted

      heyyy, i started 10 mg citalopram yesterday, dont feel much different yet, but just feel really really sick and have a headache, does that go ??? and if anything so far its just made my vision worse, but thats all! how long did it take to kick in for you xx
    • jade256
      jade256 bigmag

      Posted

      heyyy, i started 10 mg citalopram yesterday, dont feel much different yet, but just feel really really sick and have a headache, does that go ??? and if anything so far its just made my vision worse, but thats all! how long did it take to kick in for you xx

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    • anne2953
      anne2953 jade256

      Posted

      hi Jade you need to go to the last post on the forum, as this one is from a year ago so bigmag may be fine now so not coming on here anymore, pick up with the current guys at the last post, 

      Anne

    • jade256
      jade256 anne2953

      Posted

      ahh sorry im new to this! thank you! haha xx
    • sara09825
      sara09825 bigmag

      Posted

      Hi please can you tell me how long it took to kick in? I have been taking 10mg for 4 days and have to up to 20mg in 3 days....anxiety at peak level and I'm struggling can't wait to feel better

  • Nikkie
    Nikkie

    Posted

    Hi everyone, istarted on 2omg on tues have felt shocking, insomnia,dizzy,shakey,felt drunk,anxious...so on sat i broke the tablet in two, so today i feel a touch better just v tired,had a feel anxious moments but didnt last llong , im just worried now im gonna get withdrawel symptoms or do you think ive not been on them long enough.any advice please ....
  • ZEN.
    ZEN.

    Posted

    Hello, I have been on Citalopram for just over 5 weeks now.

    I started at 10mg (1/2 tablet) for a week then up to 20mg.

    Initially felt sick so I changed the time that I take my tablet from AM to just before bed, all feelings of nausea have now dissapeared and I am starting to feel better.

    Stick with it and good luck

    Best wishes

    A

  • Nikkie
    Nikkie

    Posted

    Hi, I've been on 10 mg for 9 days now anxiety is better but I'm so. Tired and dizzy have a constant dull headache has anyone else experienced this and does it get better ?/ I sometimes wish I hadn't gone on them sad
    • zoe34590
      zoe34590 Nikkie

      Posted

      Been on 10mg for 2 weeks and 20mg for two days. I feel the same, no energy, a luttle dizzy and headache!
  • Nikkie
    Nikkie

    Posted

    Hi, I've been on 10 mg for 9 days now anxiety is better but I'm so. Tired and dizzy have a constant dull headache has anyone else experienced this and does it get better ?/ I sometimes wish I hadn't gone on them sad
  • M68
    M68

    Posted

    Hi Nikkie

    I felt like you at the beginning and now I feel GREAT!!! Keep on going with them, it will get better!

    Good luck

    M smile

    • isabel70263
      isabel70263 M68

      Posted

      How long did it take you to get better?

      I've been on 40 mg just over a week. Insanely nauseas and more anxious

  • Nikkie
    Nikkie

    Posted

    How long did it take ??? Thanks so much for replying I feel so crappy , i just want to feel normal again smile
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