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Belle1993
Belle1993

Hello everyone!

So today I went to the doctors after suffering with anxiety and minor depression. She prescribed me citalopram 10mg and said to take them tomorrow morning once daily. Anyone got any tips or positive feedback on these meds please as I’ve just come off sertraline as they weren’t agreeing with me. Many thanks💖

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  • will20275
    will20275 Belle1993

    Posted

    Hi Belle, 

    Welcome, there are wonderful people here. I couldn’t have done this journey without them. I’m on 10 mg and it’s my 9th week. The first 3 weeks were a roller coaster ride for me. I had severe panic attacks and this drug 😇had made them disappear 😇. I’m on this for anxiety. I’m getting my life back. Keep us posted of how you are doing. 

    Will😎

    • Belle1993
      Belle1993 will20275

      Posted

      Hey Will! Aw that’s really great to hear that they’re working for you😊have you ever drank alcohol whilst taking them?x

  • Casper13
    Casper13 Belle1993

    Posted

    Hi

    Give the tablets time. I’ve been on them for just over a month and have found some days easier then others.  I still have weird dreams and wake up several times during the night, but others on here say they can take time to settle. Be patient.. x

    • Belle1993
      Belle1993 Casper13

      Posted

      Hey Casper! I’m getting weird dreams and sleep disturbances at the moment so hopefully it can’t get any worse but we’ll see! Thank you x
  • michelle45874
    michelle45874 Belle1993

    Posted

    You will get side effects at first but stick with it as they really do work x
    • michelle45874
      michelle45874 Belle1993

      Posted

      I had nausea for about 9 weeks on and off but it doesnt normally last that long so dont worry . I had headaches as well .
  • will20275
    will20275 Belle1993

    Posted

    In the beginning I was having bad side effects such as trembling and sweating. 

    I did not drink alcohol😱. I couldn’t even think about it. I also had to give up caffeine which really was a problem cause my headaches got worse from the caffeine withdrawal. My headaches have almost diminished. I recently went 5 days without them👍🏼. Today I had slight headache from stress at work. Keep with the pills. We are here to answer and help you. 

    Will😎

  • will20275
    will20275 Belle1993

    Posted

    Belle, 

    Keep a daily journal. I look back and cringe now. How did I do it. It was the help of the great people here. 

    Will😎

    • Belle1993
      Belle1993 will20275

      Posted

      Hello will! I’ve been and bought a journal actually so I can track my side effects and have rants about how I’m feeling so I’m looking forward to starting that😊I’m not a big fan of alcohol or caffeine so I’m hoping I’ll be fine headache wise! 

      Have you tried any other SSRI’s before? 

      Belle😘x

    • will20275
      will20275 Belle1993

      Posted

      That’s great to keep a journal. I’m assuming you started the citalopram and are you taking 10mg.  How are you doing with it?

      Will 😎

    • will20275
      will20275

      Posted

      Belle,

      This is my first SSRI. I was prescribed this for anxiety. I’m on 10mg and it’s week 10 for me. 

      Will😎

  • brandi_47975
    brandi_47975 Belle1993

    Posted

    I’m on 10mg,  when I first started I took it in the morning but I switched to taking it at night. That definitely helped experience the side effects less. They weren’t too bad for me, I felt dizziness and head aches and just overall weird at first. Feeling better now, still have anxiety ridden days but in general feeling much better. 
    • will20275
      will20275 brandi_47975

      Posted

      Brand, 

      How long you been on 10mg. Do you sleep ok or wake up after a few hours. 

      Will😎

  • Belle1993
    Belle1993

    Posted

    Thanks everyone for your help and advice, I’m feeling really dizzy and nauseous today on the citalopram 10mg but I’m feeling calmer at least! Any tips on battling the sicky feelings?xx
    • michelle45874
      michelle45874 Belle1993

      Posted

      Drink ginger tea that helped me x u can also get tablets from the doc for the sickness
    • Belle1993
      Belle1993 michelle45874

      Posted

      Oooh I’ll have to find some caffeine free ginger tea! Thank you Michelle xx
    • michelle45874
      michelle45874 Belle1993

      Posted

      All the supermarkets sell it none of the herbal teas have caffeine in them x
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