Posted , 3 users are following.
i have been prescribed 10mg of citalopram for anxiety while i wait to see an endocrinologist in august for hyperthyroidism. I have only been on them for 5 days but i have started waking up really anxious and agitated? Is this normal and will it get better?
0 likes, 2 replies
We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.
marsh23433 beverley58530
Posted
Hi Beverley/your anxiety will still be there until 8/10 weeks whilst the medication gets up to speed.You will have too be patience til l then .Give the medication a chance to work and then then the effects will show.
ruth08109 beverley58530
Posted
Totally normal, please don't worry. Everyone is so different, some people get over the jitters in a matter of days, some in a matter of weeks, for some quite a few weeks.
It takes about a couple of weeks for these meds to get to a stable level in your blood, and a bit more to feel their full benefit.
The anxiety is an unfortunate start up side effect, but it will go.
Ruth x