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I’ve had anxiety for 3 years but only been on citalopram 3 months

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sophiel98
sophiel98

Hello guys I just want to hear some positive reviews on citalopram I take 30mg just put up the dose just over a week ago suffering with headaches and really bad tiredness I don’t remember feeling like this when I went from 10mg to 20mg but you seem to forget the bad times, do I just stick to it for a few more weeks see if things get better! Positive vibes!smile

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  • Guest
    Guest sophiel98

    Posted

    Hi sophie! smile Headaches and tiredness are common side effects with citalopram, however I would still mention this to your doctor if you are concerned and I usually get more severe headaches when I'm dehydrated, so probably best to drink plenty of fluids throughout the day and when taking your medication. Just an indea but have you tried taking them in the evening, instead of on a morning or afternoon, maybe this will help with the tiredness.

    • sophiel98
      sophiel98 Guest

      Posted

      Hey Hun me again yeah I do take them at night time I’m fine for half the day then I’m on my ass again I make sure everything is done bye 2 whilst I have the energy things have got a little better actually have been out this week smile just got to be patient 
  • marsh23433
    marsh23433 sophiel98

    Posted

    yes,if Each time you upp the dose you will get side effects until your body and brain gets used to the new dosageyou want the benefits from this medication.
  • Paula2019
    Paula2019 sophiel98

    Posted

    Hi Sophiel, are you getting any neurological side effects, eg light or sound sensitivity? Asking because thats what happened to me when I upped them to 30mg. Was also on amitryptyline so could have been them, as well. I will know for sure soon.
    • sophiel98
      sophiel98 Paula2019

      Posted

      Yeah my ears go weird all the time popping sensation and my eyes hurt like pressure on them and some days the light hurts so bad but that’s easing off now! I’ve had some weird side effects like droplets of water are dropping on my head like cold spots then it goes, it’s all started to calm down now I’ve been on them 2 weeks now hoping to start feeling a bit normal soon smile 
    • Paula2019
      Paula2019 sophiel98

      Posted

      I can relate to everything you mentioned. I still get whooshing in my ears to, sounds like a windy day in my head. The pressure in my eyes has gone since dropping to 20mg. Plus I have ended up with Hemiplegic Migraines. Please let your doctor know, unfortunately though my migraines are rare so alot of doctors dont know much about them. I am not trying to scare you, just do not want anyone to go through what I went through and still going through, My main aim is to create awareness.

    • sophiel98
      sophiel98 Paula2019

      Posted

      Yeah no I completely appreciate, how long was you on 30mg for and my headaches have eased so much the first week was awful but I don’t have any anymore I drink water all day everyday I am generally a healthy person, just tired still I speak to my doctor hey have reassured me and told me to hang in there still got doctors Friday this is only my 2nd week so going to carry on pushing through! How come you have gone back to 20mg
    • Paula2019
      Paula2019 sophiel98

      Posted

      My symptoms which might not be anything to do with citalorapram were getting worse, I could barely function, people were commenting, i struggled to hold a conversation plus was given an urgent ct angiogram. My mum saw a possible link between meds and my worsening symptoms. Fast forward 6 months am 70% recovered. Am very sensitive to meds.
    • Paula2019
      Paula2019

      Posted

      I also notice neuro symptoms within half an hour of my daily citalorapram now. Have told my doctor.
    • Paula2019
      Paula2019

      Posted

      I was on 30mg for 7 months
    • lois95799
      lois95799 Paula2019

      Posted

      So are you still getting neuro symptoms today..right after you take your cit.
    • lois95799
      lois95799 sophiel98

      Posted

      Iam asking Paula she's the one that stated that on her comment..

    • Paula2019
      Paula2019 lois95799

      Posted

      Hi Lois, yes unfortunately,

      Sophie neuro as in neurological.

    • lois95799
      lois95799 Paula2019

      Posted

      I feel for you...I know it's hard because I went thru alot of mental trauma also..

    • Paula2019
      Paula2019 lois95799

      Posted

      Hugs! Thank you Lois that means alot. Am off to my lovely counsellor now, she's been a godsend.

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