Citalopram 40mgs
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hey guys, ain't been on hear for a while... but need to ask for some advice.. so if been on citalopram 40mgs for 6months or so now.. and it has been great but the past month or so my depression and anxiety has been so up and down I was even suicidal but that had calmed down abit now and now i just feel numb and not myself I'm going to the doctors today as iv been feeling so low and I'm scared what he will do for my medication my therpist thinks I need to add another.. does anyone know any good ones that get on well with citalopram? as I'm proper scared!!
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Aimee87 lauren2095
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What about propranolol to manage the physical symptoms? This helped me so much x
lauren2095 Aimee87
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thank u hun il keep that in mind x
katecogs lauren2095
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You know, I've seen so many people on this site who struggle on 40mg which is the maximum dose - they end up with constant side effects, anxiety, depression etc and often a decrease in their dose sorts this out. Adding in another medicine might just add to this? It might be worth adjusting your dose a tiny bit slowly to see if it helps first. Lots of people settle on 30mg or 20mg.
Less is more (as the saying goes) 😉
dubry7605074 katecogs
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Hi Kate. Thank you again for helping me so much. I see you are still helping and thats awesome. I always try stress that more is not better with these meds. Docs are too fast to suggest dosage increases. I don't think they have a clue how these things work.
I hope you are doing well. You're an inspiration to so many who need help. Is there some type of award we can give you?
Thx again
lauren2095 katecogs
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thanks hun I go back in 3 weeks time so I'm gunna speak to him about that!! x
katecogs dubry7605074
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Hi dubry
Yes I always say aim for as low a dose as you can, try it for months and months before increasing - why take more than you need?
Very true - doctors are too quick at getting their patients to increase but how do you know 10mg or 20mg will suit you if you don't try them first? No sadly I don't think some doctors understand these meds - yes they're obviously professional in what they do, able to prescribe - but have they ever taken them? A completely different story to just reading from a text book. They aren't like any other meds.
Its more about what dose suits your body.
Thanks I'm doing really well - hope you're doing ok too. Tee-hee an award? 🤣
katecogs lauren2095
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Hi Lauren
Yes have a chat with your doctor - though he might not think less is better. When I was on Citalopram I recovered on 20mg and never took anything higher - so you're taking double that amount xxx
If you do try less try 30mg first - your doctor should go along with what you want anyway.
But its always trial and error getting the dose right - but you'll find a dose that suits you.
K x
Guest katecogs
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Hello Katecogs
I've read many of your posts, you should write a book, I'd buy it.
katecogs Guest
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Haha so many people say that to me ...... but too daunting I think 😉
Guest katecogs
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I understand, at least we can read your posts on here🌝
june13407 lauren2095
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I have been on Citalopram.for 5 months after starting on 10, 20 then my psychiatrist upped it to 30. Mentally I am much better as my depression and anxiety was really bad I was off work for 3 months. I still get alot of physical effects muscle pain, twitching, lethargy and floaters in my eyes plus swallowing issues whi h have improved and but I still find it uncomfortable. I do sometimes feel that the physical effects are due to the medication but really do not know when to reduce to 20mg and am scared to.