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lynnet
lynnet

I have been off work for 3 months suffering depression and anxiety tried venlafaxine and had good results but my blood pressure shot up so had to discontinue and went down hill fast. I am now on day

11of citrolopram 20mg feel terrible can't even get out the front door, is this normal and when should I start to see results.

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  • gill28325
    gill28325

    Posted

    Keep in there lynnet!!

    You will feel better soon I hope they work for you like they have me!!

    I try to live with it dont fight it!!

    If you still not good in a week c your doctor maybe up your dose!

    Keep strong !!

  • lynnet
    lynnet

    Posted

    Thanks gill. It is so hard because there is so many things I want to do but can,t. Mornings are the worst for me

    How long have you been on this med and how long before you saw results. I am also feeling very nausea and have lost my appetite which I presume is a side effect.

  • gill28325
    gill28325

    Posted

    I started on 29th Nov! !

    I was sick hot sweats frightening thoughts! But stuck with it.had the most wonderful Christmas then took a dive around new year only to find out you shouldn't drink on cit!!

    I am well and truly feeling fantastic and life is great!!

    Keep in there lovely don't expect to much of yourself take it easy it will happen

    Keep intouch

  • lynnet
    lynnet

    Posted

    well done Gill. What strength are you on. How long did it take for you to feel the benefits. I do feel a bit desperate sometimes and think they are never going to work but I must give it time.
  • gill28325
    gill28325

    Posted

    Hi lynnet

    4 -5weeks and a lot of self help and self believing

    I was sick of this thing taking over my body and all of a sudden I could fight it and even laugh

    Don't be desperate I hope they start to work for you soon!!!!

    Keep intouch

  • lynnet
    lynnet

    Posted

    Thanks for the encouragement I'll keep going, take it day by day.
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