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Citalopram and tremor

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lucynewas
lucynewas

Has anyone experienced a tremor with citalopram use?  It's one of the lesser known side-effects, but started to affect my mum quite badly.

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  • debbie18265
    debbie18265 lucynewas

    Posted

    Hi Lucy, do you mean shaking hands as I even on 10mg of Citalopram 6 weeks now and my hands where shaky and just seems to be easing but still there slightly
    • debbie18265
      debbie18265

      Posted

      Sorry that was meant to say I have been on 10mg
    • lucynewas
      lucynewas debbie18265

      Posted

      Yes, were you told about the tremor?  Escitalopram (more expensive) may be better as it has fewer side effects or sertraline seems to reduce side effects.
    • debbie18265
      debbie18265 lucynewas

      Posted

      Hi unfortunately I was not told of any side affects etc so was a little worried when my shaking was still there after weeks but is now only slight mainly on a morning but hope it goes soon as I've always had steady hands. How long has your Mam been on the meds?

    • lucynewas
      lucynewas debbie18265

      Posted

      She was on for 4 years, and it got progressively worse.  She's swapped to sertraline and it improved but is still there a bit.  I've been wondering about B vitamins, as they are good for the nervous system.

    • debbie18265
      debbie18265 lucynewas

      Posted

      Ah right I'm only 6 weeks in and thanks will ask pharmacy about b vitamins

  • tomhopeful
    tomhopeful lucynewas

    Posted

    Lucy

    If you mean the shakes then yes my legs did shake regularly when I was on 20mg cit.

    Regards Tom

  • colm54523
    colm54523 lucynewas

    Posted

    Yes i was taking Citalopram for 8 years up to the maximum dosage of 60mg, my hands only stopped shaking after i weaned myself off Citalopram

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