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Dawn-Elaine
Dawn-Elaine

l have been suffering from anxiety and panic attacks since l was really ill with covid a week before Christmas. l went away on holiday in January and my anxiety was so bad l couldn't leave our apartment for 4 days. Yesterday my doctor prescribed me 10mg citalopram. l took my first tablet at 7pm by 9pm l was really dizzy, anxious, hot and nauseous. l eventually feel asleep, this morning I was shakey which did wear off after a short time. Had some anxiety but during the day l have been sleeping on and off. Tonight l got very anxious at the thought of taking my next tablet. My head is over thinking what's going to happen, a friend of mine suggested l take the tablet tomorrow morning rather than tonight as l will have more chance of distracting myself in order of coping with side effects. Sounds stupid but l am really scared to take another tablet and not being able to cope

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  • Jace1996
    Jace1996 Dawn-Elaine

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    When I was on Citalopram (Now on Duloxetine) I use to take it in an evening but moved it to morning as it did impact my sleep. Finding the right time of day to take it that has the least impact helps. But also will take a few weeks before you feel the full benefits of Citalopram. If you get any side effects that are of concern then you can always talk to a pharmacist or Doctor. Remember you are stronger than you realise and you will get there.

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