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Citalopram...side effects...foggy...spacey...drugged up

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brandy8
brandy8

I am on my second day of citalopram. 2.5mg, the doctor told me to gradually increase over the next few days. I take them for anxiety and panic, and I was really scared to take meds but I finally worked up the courage. So I have really dry mouth and I feel kind of drugged up and really foggy headed/spacey. Anyone else experience this? I know I am on a very very low dose, but I am a bit scared and panicky right now. Please someone tell me it gets better and I will feel normal again? Anyone have good success with their panic and anxiety taking this med?  I really need reassuring feedback right now. thanks 

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  • linda72262
    linda72262 brandy8

    Posted

    Hi Brandy,

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    • brandy8
      brandy8 linda72262

      Posted

      Thanks so much for responding. I have terrible panic and GAD and I am so scared all the time. It has consumed every second of my everyday life to the point that I cannot even function. I also feel so alone because no one else I know has it. So this discussion board has really helped me. I feel like I am gonna go crazy. I am so glad you responded with your story of feeling better. Thank you !!!!!
  • elizabeth20203
    elizabeth20203 brandy8

    Posted

    Hi Brandy I am on my 11th day of Citalopram 20mg and can say things are starting to ease a bit now. I couldn't eat, but now eating small amounts. At first my anxiety and panic attacks were high, its as lessened to a more managable degree. I would say persevere with the meds as they take a while to stabilise in your system. I find this site supportive has people know what your going through

    and are very understanding. I have no real friends and feel trapped in my flat most days, but did manage a walk yesterday which helped. If you have a park nearby maybe you could just go and sit there for a short while its a start and will boast your mood. I wish you the best and hope that you will find this site helpful. I hope this helps.

     

  • jackie_21648
    jackie_21648 brandy8

    Posted

    Hi Brandi I agree with Linda it does take 6 to 8 weeks for them to really work getting to sleep was the hardest for me as I normally have no problem sleeping! If you feel you could cope on 5mg try it for a bit I ve just come off 10 mg just seeing how I go for now!!!!! Good luck if you want to chat I'm here 😊 take care x
  • Joker
    Joker brandy8

    Posted

    I am on day 6 and I have noticed quite a difference in my attitude toward others, there are still those i find impatient. Unfortunately they are the closest to me. I guess that's how it should work though, Because before I couldn't stand being in the same room with these few. So let a few days pass and notice the positive changes that come with what I call my "magic little pill".  hope this helps, keep responding. this forum has made me feel a lot of needed support.
  • shell58234
    shell58234 brandy8

    Posted

    Hi it will be a good few weeks until the side effects chill out and you should start to feel better. Just take time. Don't worry your not alone so many people feel the same way. Take care
  • julie46924
    julie46924 brandy8

    Posted

    Hi Brandy. I had to start the same way as you at quarter of a tablet. Sounds like nothing to some people but I'm really medicine sensitive. I gradually moved up to 5 mg and the side effects weren't quite as bad as before ,then 7.5, now finally on full tablet for the last 2 weeks. I am totally side effect free now and just trying to be patient waiting for the cit to help with my anxiety which effects every part of life. Arghhh! I was on this before (10mg) for about 6 years and it really worked for me and gave me a normal life. I only stopped taking them out of stupidity thinking I didn't need them anymore and my panic went through the roof. At least I know now that they do work for me once in my system and am sure they will for you too. Supposedly being really sensitive at the start is a good sign that they will work and you won't need a high dose. Good luck and keep having hope. It WILL GET BETTER.  Julie. 
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