Heightened anxiety
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Hi,
First time poster. I've been suffering from really bad anxiety for 8 years. I had it under control with citalopram and lamotrogene with klonopin used as an as-needed drug.
My doctor took me off citalopram and this was a huge mistake. I was fine at first, but I started to unravel and got to where I was taking klonopin daily. I was able to get off off this drug. I wanted citaopram back, but new doctor kept telling me no. I wound up on lithium, abilifi and seroquel xr. I don't feel like I need these meds, but I've been told to keep them up. My doctor let me have citalopram back, but I still have to take doses of other medicines.
Anyway, I'm trying to get stable and be able to live my life again. Since going back on 20 mg of citaopram Thursday, I have had heightened anxiety which has been really tough to even leave the house with it. I am having the clenching jaws, yawning and high feelings as well. Are these side effects normal and will it get better? I was in citalopram before and I remember some side effects, but the anxiety is what is almost unbearable.
Thanks,
Robby
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debi76 Ralewis1
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Yes it's all normal. I'm on day 28 taking citalipram and everything you mention I had the first 2 weeks .
Lack of sleep, clenched jaw, dry mouth,wind, muscle jerks, headaches , increased aniexty , crazy thoughts, high feeling, spaced out..etc .... But it does pass and gradually get better.
I'm on 20mg . Hope you get better soon Robby
Debi x
Ralewis1 debi76
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Has your anxiety overall gotten a lot better than it was before you started taking it? What I'm scared of is being on another medicine that doesn't work. I know it does because it did before, but just hard not to worry.
Robby
debi76 Ralewis1
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Yes stick with it as I said I think it's normally the first 2 weeks that's the worst for everyone .
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Ralewis1 lee1111
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I am getting some confusion the last few days. Is this something you've struggled with? I hope you're right about giving words of encouragement.
Robby
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Ralewis1 lee1111
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Thank you for sharing your experiences. I have one more question. I took vacation when I started citalopram and go back next week. I definitely know I'm going to psych myself up for when I go back. Especially with the symptoms. Any advice on working with the side effects?
Robby
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