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I thought I was feeling better but this morning

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susan43567
susan43567

I wrote yesterday iv been on 10mg of citalopram for 4 weeks but im still have some sick moments and shaking and some dizziness but other than that I havent had a panic attack in 4 weeks I was also on beta blockers for a while but came of them iv just started another  28 day packet 2 days into them and there a different make and this morning im not good I feel sick more shakey and I have a strange feeling through my body like tingles I called the chemist and they said it doesnt matter who the tablets are by there still the same to give it a few days to see if this passes I feel like im having a weird panic attack my breathing is faster I do meditation and love it but this morning its not helping x

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  • julie21804
    julie21804 susan43567

    Posted

    Susan hi I Julie,this will pass with time I had terrible migraines , diahorea, shakes and tingles I was very scared but does wesr off and you will feel better they do help you but also have to help yourself it's so hard and such a long struggle but I'm sure you'll get there if I can help you any questions about how I feel n av felt ask away Julie xx hopefully it will pass with you too you need to give them at least 6 wks to start working.
    • susan43567
      susan43567 julie21804

      Posted

      Thank you julie the feelings are very strange this morning strange cool tingling feelings through my body I thought I was doing well after my first 28 days and im only 2 days into another packet but feeling so different and mouth is also so dry I just hope I feel better soon thank you again x
  • Ricky1989
    Ricky1989 susan43567

    Posted

    Hi there, technically the chemist is correct but I like you have the same concerns and have asked my GP to prescribe me Cipramil which is the brand name NOT generic so that when I go to collect a prescription they only give me Cipramil by Lundbeck. I had a funny reaction when I was Sertraline years ago where I took them for two weeks and all was going well and then picked up another prescription and it was from another generic company, on them I had a funny rash come up and I felt nauseous. I think it's because different company use different inactive ingredients such as binders and colourings. Explain this to your GP who may prescribe you the brand name if you ask specifically, explain your situation and that you want what your consuming to be the same each time. At the end of the day no matter who they're made by they should do the same thing but better to be safe than sorry and stick with one manufacturer.

    Hope this helps!

    Ricky. X

  • elizabeth00077
    elizabeth00077 susan43567

    Posted

    Hi Susan

    At about the same time as you (in weeks) my nausea was bad and the shaking in a morning was a right pain! Stick it out another 10 dats or so, I found mine eased by then. The nausea for me was the worst, but my GP prescribed me something for it and I only take it when necessary. The 'funny' feelings - like tingles running up and down my legs freaked me out a bit, but it all passes. 

    I'm into week 7 & I feel SO much better! Tell yourself it's just feelings and not to be scared of them - they can't hurt you. 

    Hugs

    Liz xx

    • susan43567
      susan43567 elizabeth00077

      Posted

      Thank you all I will stick with it as I would rather have these strange feelings Than a full blown  panic attack  thank you all again sue x
  • paula60112
    paula60112 susan43567

    Posted

    Hi Susan, I have been on Citalopram 20mg for five weeks, now  and thought I was getting better, then having more bad days with one good day imbetwwen. But now, I have had three good days in a row, and getting my appetite back! Hang on in there. 

    Paula.

    • susan43567
      susan43567 paula60112

      Posted

      Thanks I will its the strange feelings im having that scare me but I will carry on with them x
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