Is 7 weeks Citalopram still early days ?
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I've been on citalopram for around 7 weeks but have only noticed a slight improvement. My psychiatrist may be adding or swapping meds but just wondered what you guys thought ? Any advice appreciated. Maybe I'm being impatient.m
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Yes 7 weeks is still early, though you say you feel a slight improvement. That shows it's working.
People sometimes up their dose or change medication too soon, thinking theirs isn't working. It is. Lots of patience is needed, and lots of time.
It takes a long time for the medicine to work, and after the side effects wear off, you very slowly start feeling improvement. As more time goes by you'll feel better and better - up and down, good days, bad days ... until the good days out weight the bad ones.
I'm always amazed that doctors and other professionals don't understand this or give this advice to patients when they prescribe this medicine. I can only assume it's because they haven't had first hand experience of taking this themselves. Perhaps they should start reading this site :-)
Patience is so very hard with this illness, but it's what brings you eventually to being well again.
I hope that helps you.
K xx
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Its tough isn't it, going through all this. I'm glad my words were reassuring ..... words make such a difference. Keep on going, it will get better xxx
Glad I was able to help Jimmy. Again I think aches and pains are all part of anxiety. I used to get a lot of chest pain, indigestion etc, but it passed eventually. Am sure it's anxiety and tension, but obviously keep a note and mention to your doctor if it persists. I'm sure it'll pass though.
I've read quite a few people on here have had many aches and pains. I think it's quite common - but do keep an eye on it.
I know, pill taking does make us rattle doesn't it haha!
Hope you you both continue to improve. Remember patience xxxxx
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