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I was started on citalopram 10mg 11 days ago
and feel awful I have no appetite it is a struggle to eat and I have lost weight I also have no energy I just dont know how long I will have to feel like this before I start to improve
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mary61597 angela39244
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My order of magnesium bisglycinate came yesterday. I only took one 200mg tablet since it was later in the day. I can say it made me feel calm and less restless at bedtime. I got some good deep and REM sleep according to my fitbit. Im going to take these twice a day.
angela39244 mary61597
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thats good mine came today and I have just taken one so I will see how it goes may take another one later as 2 is recommended dose they are 200mg
mary61597 angela39244
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Good luck
angela39244 mary61597
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And to you lets hope they help
angela39244 mary61597
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Are you taking citalopram ?
mary61597 angela39244
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yes 40mg
Lady1990 mary61597
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I have some magnesium vitamins just a little bit from Superdrug, do you think these will be any good or should I get some better ones from Amazon? The ones I have bought say they are for fatigue and give you energy. I have been reading up on the ones you buy from Superdrug or boots etc and it's saying they aren't very well absorbed and are quite cheap etc.
angela39244 Lady1990
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it needs to be the magnesium glycinate as apparently it is better absorbed than the citrate
mary61597 Lady1990
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Angela is right, magnesium glycinate (bisgylcinate) is best absorbed and isnt suppose to make us run to the bathroom which magnesium is known for. So far I have found it makes me drowsy. and less restless.
angela39244 mary61597
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I had a much better nights sleep I dont know if its just coincidence or the magnesium
mary61597 angela39244
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That is great to hear. It aids in sleep so I'm happy to hear something positive.
angela39244 mary61597
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how was your night did you sleep ok ? I am a bit shaky today I have only taken 1 will take another one this evening
Lady1990 mary61597
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Thank you Ladies. That's great it seems to be having a positive effect for you both!
Lady1990 angela39244
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Hi Ladies,
Can I ask you all what time you take your citalopram? I've always taken mine when I get up in the morning, usually by the evening time the anxiety has lessened and I find it easier to relax so I'm wondering if I swap to taking it at night I would maybe feel calmer during the day? I have a friend who is on a different antidepressant and she has just swapped to taking her tablet in the evening and says she has noticed she feels more calm in the day.
angela39244 Lady1990
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I initially took mine in the morning for the first 2 weeks but swapped to bedtime to avoid some of the side effects and I think I prefer it
mary61597 Lady1990
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Morning for me. If you switch I hope it helps.
angela39244 mary61597
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I had another good nights sleep, I did have reflexology in the evening so not sure if that helped as well
mary61597 angela39244
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Glad to hear.
angela39244 mary61597
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how are you getting on ?
Lady1990 angela39244
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My order of magnesium glycinate has arrived this afternoon. I'm having a particularly anxious day today, even got myself a bit worked up just popping out to the shop. I'm not sure but I think it may be a combination of a very bad nights sleep plus due on my time of the month.
angela39244 Lady1990
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I have also been anxious today dont know why either but I didnt sleep that well from 3.30 so maybe tiredness and the fact you cant go out much! feel free to text me as I dont get alerts on this site