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Paula2019
Paula2019

I was given these to help with tapering off cita. What I wasnt told was that I had to dilute the drops and found out the hard way. I also wasnt told that unlike the tablets after taking it, the affects are very quick, and found this out the hard way too. When I take it within ten minutes I get a head rush and nausea which slowly wears off to a permanent headache. And the final thing I wasnt told was you need less mg in drops than the tablets.

Wanted to let people on here know this incase you change to drops.

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  • toria_07298
    toria_07298 Paula2019

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    1 drop is 2mg, I've been using the drops for quite a while xx

    • Paula2019
      Paula2019 toria_07298

      Posted

      Yes, i know! According to the patient leaflet, if you have taken Citalopram Tablets before the drops you will not require exactly the same dose when you are taking the liquid form. For example tablets 10mg = 8mg (4 drops)
    • Paula2019
      Paula2019

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      When I picked up my prescription I queried on how to take this and asked them for clarification on how to take them and they agreed put the drops on a teaspoon and take it. My experience of doing that was really unpleasant felt like my mouth and insides were on fire. The correct way to take them is to stir in a glass of water. If I can get caught out with the umpteen questions I fire at the medical community other people can get caught out too
    • Paula2019
      Paula2019 lois95799

      Posted

      Yep! So because of the dose differences I went from 20mg tablets to equivalent of about 25mg and now am back on equivalent of 20mg, am sure I have had other changes, which now explains my severe reactions. How I am still sane is beyond me.
    • toria_07298
      toria_07298 Paula2019

      Posted

      I would ring your gp to double check as I've been on the liquid quite a while and was ok for many many weeks xx

    • lois95799
      lois95799 Paula2019

      Posted

      Wow Paula that is so disturbing ..that's why I research everything plus I question everything..

    • Paula2019
      Paula2019 lois95799

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      There is more to this. I go back to my pharmacist, who know me well, due to my history. I said to him I am not happy with you and told him what happened and what I found out. His response, I knew about the burning but didnt know about diluting it. I told him to read the patient leaflet and to please make sure people are aware. He said so what dose are you on now, my reply back down to 20mg, oh he said. (Here i am just shaking my head) whilst I asked him to pick up another prescription for my side effects at the docs.

      Thanks for listening to my rant, it really helps me to speak to people who get all this.

    • Paula2019
      Paula2019 toria_07298

      Posted

      Toria, check your patient leaflet its as clear as day on there. I have also checked online. When you change from tablets to drops you will not require exactly the same dose.
    • Paula2019
      Paula2019 lois95799

      Posted

      Its difficult lois, I dont know how i am coming across on this forum, as just trying to hang on here and keep strong, I dont feel like me at the moment
    • toria_07298
      toria_07298 Paula2019

      Posted

      I cut 10mg pills in half waited about 5 weeks was fine so went and got liquid, doc said it was 2mg per drop so did x2 drop what I thought was 4mg, shortly after I went bad so updosed to x3 drops thinking it was 6mg and I've been in hell since I can't even be alone xx

    • Paula2019
      Paula2019 toria_07298

      Posted

      No wonder you have been feeling rotten, at least you can see why now.  Hang in there, you sound like a strong lady, we will both get there.
    • lois95799
      lois95799 toria_07298

      Posted

      Wow toria thank God for Paula given us that celexa liquid information!!!!!!
    • lois95799
      lois95799 Paula2019

      Posted

      Getting the wrong dose because of doctors not informing patients on what to do of course your not feeling like your self.. speechless
    • Paula2019
      Paula2019 lois95799

      Posted

      Hopefully this thread will help people, its so important to read the patient leaflet.

      I have decided to stick with the tablets, as concerned with the instant headache. Took me a long time to recover from 30mg to 20mg. I originally started to taper last october. So to increase to 25mg is a huge setback for me. Especially as I have only recently got my life back. Next step for me, is speaking to my doctor for medical support to get off these.

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