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New to Citalopram...3weeks in

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Mermaid8701
Mermaid8701

Hi everyone,

I was prescribed Citalopram 3 weeks ago and everything was going fine up until a few days ago. I didn't have any side effects for the first 2 weeks.

As I am approaching the end of week 3 I have started getting constant headaches, dry mouth and tummy upset.

Is this normal? I thought after 2 weeks of nothing I would be fine?

Has anyone else experienced this?

Thanks x

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  • BS8
    BS8 Mermaid8701

    Posted

    Yes they have. What dose are you on? It's a bit early/late nearly 4am here are you in the UK ?
    • Mermaid8701
      Mermaid8701 BS8

      Posted

      I am on 20mg, yes I am in the UK. Thanks for your reply
    • louis54885
      louis54885 Mermaid8701

      Posted

      Hi mermaid, I'm on my 5th month and still get the same effects your feeling. Not saying you will experience it but don't get upset if it happens. It's nothing that slows you down just annoying. The days do get better and effects lessen to none existent ! Good luck
    • BS8
      BS8 Mermaid8701

      Posted

      Hi

      can I ask how long you've been on these pills?

      have you taken them regularly? 

      are you taking any others including over the counter?

      alcohol?

      symptoms when you started and the daily pattern

      anything else you can think of

    • Mermaid8701
      Mermaid8701 BS8

      Posted

      Hi

      I've been on them 3 weeks today. I haven't missed a dose and take them at around 10am everyday.

      The first few days I felt quite anxious but other than that nothing until about Wednesday just gone I had a horrible headache and I haven't been able to shake it. Also an upset stomach.

      I have been taking paracetamol to help with the headaches but it doesn't do much.

      I don't drink alcohol so haven't had any.

      I can't think of anything else 😔

  • Kelly_marie_80
    Kelly_marie_80 Mermaid8701

    Posted

    Hi, I am day 23, I had awful side affects for the first week, which went and now they are coming back not as bad but , getting body zaps again, sweating dizziness and feeling little sick too. It's all great fun 😬
    • BS8
      BS8 Kelly_marie_80

      Posted

      I will msg with information I know will help sorry just noticed nearly out of charge- so sorry
    • Mermaid8701
      Mermaid8701 Kelly_marie_80

      Posted

      Oh no 😔 I hope it settles down soon. How long do you think until we are clear if the side effects? X
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