Anyone NOT had any side effects on Citalopram?

Hi all,

Definitely think there's a hormonal component to my illness. Had more hot flushes overnight, feel nauseous and shattered and now I can't stop crying. Not thinking about anything, it's just happening. Have booked a phone call with my gp tomorrow so will see what she says. My fiance says it's been a steady decline over the last few days.

Hope everyone else feels good today.

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Diane,

Crying is just a release my sweet, it's good for u, a good release, good on u for booking an appointment, I get sudden hot flushes (maybe once or twice a day) I just sweat! I put it down to the tabs, I've had hormones tested too, I came off the pill about 7 months ago, but all seems normal, I have PCOS too so I have always lived with hormone thing, you r stronger than u think, don't beat ur self up, ..... Wishing u all the strength in the world xxxxx

Hi

I went out last night, wasn't going to bother but just got ready and went without thinking about it. Was a fab 3 hours catching up with a few family friends I hadn't seen for ages. I even stood openly and spoke about my illness. Yes that's right my illness called anxiety that I am no longer ashamed off!!! Nobody looked at me like I was mad they just listened and offered positive support.

I was slightly anxious this morning but better than I have been of late. Have had a lazy day today. Really looking forward to my first counselling/therapy session this week. The thought of work seems great when I am on an even keel during the day. But when I am anxious the thought of work feeds the anxiety. I will discuss this at my session.

So feeling more positive than I was hopefully getting back on track.

Hope you are all staying strong and hopeful in your journey.

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Hello

im on day 2 of 20mg Citalopram, and iv literly just got out of bed not because iv been asleep but because of servier anxity that has me crippled, the doctor has given me 2mg of diazepam wich is the only reason im able to wright this, soon ill be back curled up into a ball again... has anyone els gotten that bad? x

Hi Rhys

I feel for you, sounds like you are having a tough time. I would take whatever meds you need to for the time being to get through this tough period.

Most of us have suffered side effects in the early days, some more than others. Be kind to yourself and try to stay hydrated. Background noise like the tv or radio was always and still is a good distraction for me when I have a bad day.

Big hugs x

Hi Rhys,

I'm sorry to hear you're having such bad side effects. It is quite usual for this to happen so don't worry that you're having an abnormal reaction. If you do become worried or that you really can't cope then you can always see your doctor again. If you read through the posts on this thread you'll see that lots of people have a similar reaction but as Emma says, some are worse than others. I'm glad to hear the diazepam is giving you some relief. This will pass, it might not be as quickly as you'd like but it will eventually.

Oh Emma, I'm so pleased for you! You really encouraged me to soldier on when I was still trying to climb my way out of 'the pit'. I was so disappointed when things seemed to slip for you. I bet that's given you a real boost. It can be so daunting to go out and socialise, so glad you enjoyed it. Often the thought of doing things can be so much worse than they actually turn out to be.

Maria, how are you getting on now?

Diane, let us know how you got on with your call from the doctor.

Hope everyone else is having a peaceful and calm day

Xxx

I'm not speaking to my gp till tomorrow. My fiance asked if I thought I needed to see someone today but think I'm better sticking with her. He offered to come home from work but I feel I can manage so that's a positive thing. Am managing it as best I can. Feel tired and still sweaty, but crying has calmed down. Had a nap.

Just plan to have a relaxing evening and early night probably.

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And Emma, so glad you're doing better!

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After he came home from work I went down with him to pick his car up from the garage and drove mine back and managed fine. Just had a shower while tea was in and still sweaty with a fuzzy headache but at least I've done something.

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Yay! Well done Diane! Driving again was one of the things in was most worried about, I honestly thought I'd have forgotten how! (Although I did knock a wing mirror off on my first trip out in the car alone so maybe I did! :-/) I'm so pleased you're feeling a little better, all these small steps will all add up to a happier healthier you. It's great that you can recognise all the small improvements. A sure sign that things are getting better for you! Xx

It's just so frustrating. Seems my period is a trigger. I have pcos and used to get quite bad pmt despite being on the pill and have been off it for years because it got worse and worse. The crying is something that used to happen. It's annoying that it' s combined with headache nausea and crashing fatigue when I was starting to feel so much better.

Will wait and see if the gp can suggest anything.

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Hi....just an update. I am on my fourth day of cit. I was dreading today the most. I had a work meeting at a local restaurant, something I would have loved in the past. I went and survived. I actually wasn't taking about my anxiety as much as I would have even a week ago. I know I am in the early days still, but I am really seeing he light at the end of the tunnel. I luckily have a wonderful supportive husband, of course he worries when I become overwhelmed, but he has been a constant source of strength and a strong shoulder to cry on. I haven't had any of the side effects I was dreading. The only thing I have noticed, but may be unrelated, it that my palms seem really sweaty (mainly my right palm)..but that seems to go away once I shower. The other positive from today is that I haven't been doing my "countdown to pill time". I am starting to feel some calmness creep into my life...real or imaginary, it can only be a hopeful and positive sign for what's to come.

I hope you are all having a positive day. And for those who may be struggling or stumbling, please know that we are all here to support you and lift you up when you need it.

Take care of yourselves!

That's great news Christy! I had really sweaty palms in the early days this time too. I also really suffered with night sweats. I think the sweatiness was the most lingering of the side effects but it didn't bother me so much as the other side effects.

I'm so glad you're not finding things difficult. It seems like you're doing really well. It's great to hear you're starting to feel calmer, it's a good sign that things are looking up for you! Xx

Good luck Maria, I really feel for you. I've just taken my first dose of 20mg (up from 10mg) and am really nervous about the side effects. Stick with it, hun, and think of the long view.

Diane, how old are you? I'm in the menopause, which I think is what triggered my latest depressive episode. Since I've been on the Citalopram, I've been getting night sweats again, (I have them intermittently anyway), but they feel subtly different. So it could be hormonal with you, or maybe just the meds? Good idea to talk to the doc anyway. Good luck!

I was having the sweats and flushes before I was on the citalopram, but have had other hormonal issues before I fell ill. I'm 40 so it's not impossible.

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