Has citalipram worked immediately for anyone?
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Hi... I've been taking citalopram for the last 2 nights, I've had a few symtoms so far I.e clenched jaw, high tend anxiety, yawning. But for the first time in weeks yesterday I got in my car and drove, only locally but it was a step forward. I also walked out alone which has been hard due to anxiety in the past few weeks. I also walked into a shop to buy some bread constantly reminding my self not to pre empt situations to keep my Anxiety under control. I thought it can't be the citalopram as it's only been 2 days but I'm just curious if anyone else has had any similar experiences when first starting this drug. I've obviously still got a long way to go but I've felt slight changes the past couple of days. Is this just coincidental? Leanne x
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dean64305 leanne96735
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Well done sounds like your making good steps forward :-) I found it helped a bit to start with (whether placebo or the drug itself, or both) but it does get even better so keep with it.
I also take mine before i goto sleep to help sleep off side effects (used to get weird dreams). Any side effects will reduce overtime. I dont get any side effects really now (maybe ever so slight but dont really notice) on 20mg for 3 years odd (trying to drop to 10 now)
In shops used to always analyse everything, these days I just get on with my business now
leanne96735 dean64305
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Thanks for replying dean... what I'm finding mostly hard is the up and down emotions, keep feeling really low and angst. I'm hopeful this medication does work for me. As I had fluoxotine last week and that was a terrible experience. I'm glad your doing well, it gives me hopeither. Can I ask what you took the medication for? X
ellen40147 leanne96735
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leanne96735 ellen40147
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Thankyou for your reply Ellen. How long have you been taking it if you don't mind me asking and what mg? I've been told 10mg isn't likely going to help much it will probably be put up in next couple weeks by my docs. X
lois95799 leanne96735
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I don't know what kind of gp.told you ten milligrams isnt enough...I been on 10milligrams for 14 months..and I feel like my self again...20 was too much ..everyone is different ...just because u up doesn't mean your going to get better sooner..this is a very slow process..it took me six months to feel a difference..8 months to finally say I feel good...and I'm still recovering..take care
ellen40147 leanne96735
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dean64305 leanne96735
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Got a history of anxiety/depression. Originally older meds for PTSD following a car crash (head injuries, brain hemorage etc.) In 1994. Have always overworried big time from school this just made it all worse/crazy. Came off them myself and 'manned up' in about 2001 and regular binge drinked thereafter. Stopped drinking around 2011 odd and seen doc (partner also said to get out of denial) and tried Cit which these days was just to stop being down, moody, anxious so no recent diagnosis as such. Feel better than ever with these.
leanne96735
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gillian176 leanne96735
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I know what you mean
I felt better when I had the script in my hand!
It was the relief that I had sorted again altho I knew the journey would be tough
I had been on them 3 yrs ago
However I then became a lot worse over the first few weeks as that's how it works.
keep going, this is expected
Great that your feeling a bit better already
Keep at it
leanne96735 gillian176
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I'm on day 8 now and although the side effects are not as bad as the first few days I'm feeling anxious and sick alot. I have moments of feeling invincible but then go back to feeling low and anxious. It's a roller coaster ride but I keep telling myself I've got past the worst bit so to stick it out. I worry about my kids seeing me like this but luckily they have been away these first 2 weeks of me thing the Meds. Hoping the Meds stabilise sooner rather than later x
dean64305 leanne96735
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neil70588 leanne96735
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Definitely can work straight away, there is actually scientific research that backs this up too. it generally takes a few weeks to work but I've been on and off it for years and I know it works immediately for me and isn't the placebo effect. I notice little things like I'll sing in the shower or be more willing to go out and do things.
6891vjm leanne96735
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I found initially it seemed to be working (say for 1st 2 weeks) then it seemed like it wasn't and it was only after about 8-10 weeks I thought this is working pretty much all the time.
manny39794 leanne96735
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Hello Leanne, I have just started taking citalopram for the second time. I'm on day 4 only at 10mg. My anxiety had been getting worse over the last 6 months so I caved in and decided to give it another try. On day two I did notice a lift in my mood as i laughed at something more than normal and reduced anxiety levels were almost after 12 hours of taking the first pill,. so its possible to feel something fairly soon but 4-6 weeks is the time frame for them to work properly. some even say 3 months. silly thing maybe to mention but i associated a positive emotion of toast smelling really nice that normally i wouldn't notice. its a form of pleasure to smell nice things i guess and to acknowledge in the brain its a pleasant smell. making me feel good about the toast, instead of feeling nothing like normal.... interesting to see what happens going forward from here as first time i started citalopram it was very nasty to me for weeks.
good luck 😃
jon12757 leanne96735
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Hi leanne, it seemed to make me feel better after a day or so but ive since put that down to placibo effect. im on day 8 now and im not feeling good at all and im gonna stop now..before get in to deep. Good luck.