citalopram and the heart
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i have just read a report on this medication as i have just started it and i am alarmed at the fact that this med is 3 times likley to harm the heart than other meds , has any one else awre of this
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amy75782 terry03243
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terry03243 amy75782
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beth02382 terry03243
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Capodingos terry03243
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That was one of the factors I decided to come off them, along with the weight gain, and the unpleasant side effects I had from being given statins made me re-evaluate the cost/benefit of taking any drugs for so long.
I had been on them over 10 years and haven't had any heart problems, it was very hard for me to reduce the dosage and come off them and I am currently having a hard time with anxiety and coping with life in general, but very reluctant to start them again.
The possible effects on the heart are related to dose and length of time taken and other factors such as genetics. If they are helpful then it is beneficial to take them for a time, but maybe not for many years. If you are worried about it then discuss with your GP and they should be able to switch to a different type of SSRI antidepressant, like fluoxetine.
su1965 terry03243
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katecogs terry03243
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If Citalooram wasn't safe, it wouldn't be on the market.
beth02382 katecogs
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katecogs beth02382
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These 'brain altering drugs' are a life line for some people who have tried natural ways before finding they need them. People take medicine for diabetes, heart problems, blood pressure, epilepsy etc etc., and depression is no different. It's an illness, like any other, and if medication is there to help, then take it.
And there will be many scaremongering stories, many scientific ones too, but why read them? If there's a problem, you'll know soon enough and you'll be contacted or simply find your medication is no longer available.