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katelin4812
katelin4812

I've been on Celexa (Citalopram) 20mg for about 5 or 6 days I feel like the medication is working for all the panic attacks I was having before starting it. but also these side effects are killing me. I've been having weird dreams, increased heartbeat, shaking, and insomnia. I'm only 18 and I feel like maybe I should talk to my doctor about trying something else? But I want to try and stick it out if these side effects dissipate? Has anyone else had side effects like this? And do they go away after time?

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    jayne03174 katelin4812

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    hi , yes had side affects really bad WHEN i was on cit,,, i now take venlafaxine ,,, BUT you have to give cit,, 6 to 8 weeks to take affect,,,, the side affects should subside by then if not talk to your doctor coz not everyone is the same,,, cit didnt work for me at all,,,, hope this helps,,, gentle hug x
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