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Just started 5 mg of Citalopram.....scared!

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Misdameanor22
Misdameanor22

I have been prescribed Citalopram for general anxiety and mild depression by my doctor. The past few months I have had anxiety and depression that I just cannot shake, and I thought I could handle it without meds but alas here I am. Initially he gave me 50 mg of Sertraline, but I had to stop after 1 dose because of insane side affects; insomnia, scary thoughts, absolutely no appetite, shaky-ness and overall feeling drugged out. My husband was scared to death for me and we decided that I would not take another pill of that. My doctor agreed that I am extremely sensitive to SSRI's, and trying another option was what will be best for me.

I have decided to ease into the Citalopram, and have taken 5 mg about an hour and a half ago. I feel very calm, a little zoned out and sleepy. Is this normal? This morning I was a basketcase of nerves, pounding heart, etc. Could it be a placebo effect? I was so incredibly scared to take even this small amount so I don't really know how my body is going to react. Any comments are appreciated!! :-)

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  • babsyboo
    babsyboo Misdameanor22

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    HI

    is this side still going

    if so I'm on 5mg Celexa for 1 week as of today

    I feel shaky , nausea and headache in the morning

    I take it at 6 am and the side effects start @ 8 am or 9 am

    Also unsettling tummy like bathroom runs

    is this all normal ? If so how long will this last ?

    I am very secretive to medicine like very .

    Please , love to here something back . Not feeling good

    laying in bed with side effects

    thank you babsyboo

  • Fordkjwf83
    Fordkjwf83 Misdameanor22

    Posted

    Hi thank you for sharing this

    I was prescribed 10mg citalopram 1 week ago and debating every day but I've made a decision to start on 5mg. How are you getting on please?

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