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Feeling dizzy and kinda spaced out

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princess62251
princess62251

Today marks 1 week and about 2 days taking Citalopram I was prescribed for depression and anxiety I was prescribed 10mg but I’ve been taking half this whole time I feel kinda spaced out and like ima start hearing things but I’m also a hypochondriac if I hear something’s gonna happen or could happen I automatically feel as if it’s gonna 

Is this normal ? 

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  • lois95799
    lois95799 princess62251

    Posted

    Yes it's all within the norm of this medicine..iam also a hypochondriac and I suffer with health anxiety..but now recovered.. celexa will bring on lots of weird feelings.

  • ruth08109
    ruth08109 princess62251

    Posted

    Totally within the range of start up effects, by the sounds of it. These meds work on neurotransmitters in the brain/affect the nervous system, and can really make you feel weird initially. However, they eventually make you feel better, so it's worth it.

    Feeling spaced out is totally normal.at first. I have found that over time, that effect clears up, as the body begins to tolerate the drug, but its different for everyone.

  • Paula2019
    Paula2019 princess62251

    Posted

    Hi Princess, this med can make you feel spaced out. Its good you have started on 5mg, you could be sensitive to them so a low dose may be better for you, even so its very early days, give yourself a good few weeks.

    When I started taking meds over 3 years ago, I avoided reading the huge list of side effects as was worried I would think I had alot of them. Huge mistake on my part, if I had read them I would have taken myself off them and not lose 3 years of my life as I knew it. We know our bodies better than anyone, so make a note of any new symptoms and speak to your doctor. Some doctors do not listen so you need to be pushy. My doctors tried to convince me that I have anxiety they have now changed my records which state my anxiety is induced by my meds.

    • princess62251
      princess62251 Paula2019

      Posted

      I’ve been having like pains in my chest and front area and almost feels like I can barley breathe or like a burning sensation is that indigestion?
    • lois95799
      lois95799 princess62251

      Posted

      All too common with this medicine..my start up side effects where horrendous ..but before any meds my anxiety was pretty severe..
  • vicky36475
    vicky36475 princess62251

    Posted

    10 mg is not a lot, normal to feel spaced out. You should not have a problem taking 10 since you have been taking 5mg for 12 days. If you are sensitive to drugs take 7.5, you probably won't feel the difference

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