Day 12 of Citalopram, are these side effects normal?
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I started Citalopram 12 days ago and ever since then I've had really sore gums which bleed when I brush them, super sore teeth which hurt when I eat and just a very sore mouth in general. I've also had intense ear ache/pressure fullness, face pain and headache. And just generally feeling like crap. I've been taking paracetamol but not really doing anything. I've told the doctor and he had prescribed me antibiotics (thinks it sounds like sinus issues but it only started when I started cit) but just wondering if anybody else had this when starting. Or what side effects did you have and when did they stop? I feel like this is torture and tempted to stop but scared of withdrawal now too! 😳
Thanks ❤
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Charlie_T Loobypie
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Bruxism (teeth grinding and jaw clenching) is quite common so perhaps it's that? (might be doing it in your sleep too)
Headaches- yes, absolutely!
A lot of people find some side effects disappear in the first 2/3 weeks, for some they last longer.
Scalar009 Loobypie
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You did not mention your dose. I started with 5mg a day and barely have any sides.
Loobypie Scalar009
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Oops! Sorry I'm on 20mg. That's great, I'm glad it's not too bad for you 😃
Shorthair Loobypie
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20mg is a high dose to start on.....i go up in 2.5mg due to side effects. i, too have had lots of teeth problems since upping to 10mg 7 weeks ago - the increases often give me haw clenching pain. this time i have had very sensitive teeth and a wisdom tooth infection - Dentist said stress but i think jaw clenching and grinding caused it too.
Charlie_T Shorthair
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Bruxism is mentioned as a possible side effect in the Patient Information Leaflet and I've heard lots of people report it.