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Citalopram drops

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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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    Guest Paula2019

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    Hi Paula

    That's really shocking. It seems we have to check and double check everything ourselves when we shouldn't have to. I just realized that I have been sent the wrong contact lens prescription and I've been wearing them for two weeks. It was only by chance I looked at the package when I noticed. Because I have decreased citalopram some weeks ago and increased citalopram to 10 mgs for the last 10 days I thought my eyes feeling weird for that reason. Now I have a lovely migraine, on day two of it so I know I have another two to go before it goes. With the giddiness of withdrawal/increase as well it's not a great feeling. Hope your headache passes soon.

    Take care

    • Paula2019
      Paula2019 Guest

      Posted

      Thanks Lina, I can cope with headaches, but I cant deal with migraines, so my heart goes out to you. Drink lots of water and try an ice pack on your head. Its good to hear your eyes havent been affected by cita, must have been scary.
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      Guest Paula2019

      Posted

      Thanks Paula. I hope you your weaning goes to plan, Lord knows you've been through enough.

      Take care

    • Paula2019
      Paula2019 Guest

      Posted

      Just realised they sent you the wrong prescription, thats outrageous!

      I have been through enough, my anger, determination and sense of humour gets me through this. There I am tapering away unbeknown to me I have increased my dose, I have to laugh otherwise I will go mad ha!

  • will20275
    will20275 Paula2019

    Posted

    Hi Paula,

    I’m sorry you had to go through this!

    I’ve lost faith in some doctors and pharmacists. It’s like that in every profession so I’m like Lois . I ask questions and I’m very anal with all my details. It comes from my profession. Lol. Thanks for opening my eyes to all of this. Keep us posted how you are progressing. My prayers are with you🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. You’ve helped me a lot in the past.

    Will😎

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