Just started taking citalopram would love some advice
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Iv started citalopram yesterday 20mg but the dr only told me to start with half to start with. I am 22. Never been on any tablets like this before so I am really scared. I constantly feel dizzy like I'm going to die and pass out and sick and feel like someone is standing on my head. Does anyone know when the side effects will go? And are these tablets any good? When you start seeing results? I know the dr told me to only start taking half but I already feel panicky and dizzy.
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niccik michelle45491
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My advice would be to stick them out for a couple of weeks and you will see the side effects setltle a bit. And like i say, within a cuople of months if you are still struggling it may be worth asking your doc to try you on something else... Citalopram get absolutely amazing reviews on here regarding anxiety and depression improvement. They are worth it hun. And remember, there is nothing wrong with taking medication, if they help you cope and help you to feel good then who cares... Plently of people are on some type of medication for something, and this med is very very common...xxxx
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katecogs niccik
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Another good tablet is 5HPT bought over the counter. Again you can't take this if taking an SSRI as it's the same.
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michelle45491
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It does actually say on the leaflet your right to not take St. John's so I would be careful of that.
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michelle45491 Chik07
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The dr did say to me see how you get on in a week? Iv just taken my 2nd pill as wanted to try it at night and I starting to feel panicky and it did calm me down abit.
I will see how I get on tomorrow. As I'm worried that it will make me worse as I am only 22.
katecogs michelle45491
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Keep in touch here for support.
K x
We've all been through these side effects and you'll be fine. Just tell yourself it'll only be for a short while.
Chik07 michelle45491
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I then got up again this morning and felt very panicky and zoned out. I don't feel as dizzy. But I feel ' zoned out '
My father wants me to come off them.
My mum thinks I should keep at them as she thinks I'm reading into it too much.
I hate being bed ridden and feeling like this
niccik michelle45491
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michelle45491 niccik
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Lots people saying stick at it. But the side effects are terrible! I don't know how people cope! Hate being bed ridden & not being able to do things
Maybe I should call Dr see what she advices she did say still till Tuesday that's when my appointment is 2 see what it does. But hmmm I don't know x x
niccik michelle45491
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As I have to get back to work and I just feel like I can't move. Very zoned out today.
Thanks for your help x
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Thanks for the advice and help niccik x
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