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Recovery on Citalopram

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j98755
j98755

I’ve been on 10 mg Citalopram for3 weeks now first week was dizziness but nothing I couldn’t handle and apart from underlying anxiety and overthinking I didint have many bad symptoms the 2nd week I felt great my anxiety was getting under control and generally felt better but 3rd week randomly felt crappy again is this normal to have a setback on this medication? And how long does it usually take to level itself out 

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  • verity56501
    verity56501 j98755

    Posted

    Give it a few more weeks think it's 4-6 then they will prob up your dose if your still feeling low x

  • Buggsy1978
    Buggsy1978 j98755

    Posted

    Hi ya, I was on citalapram a few years back, little similar to you I had a dip in the 4/5 week but by week 6 it seemed to help my depression and general mood. My understanding was for anxiety it can normally help in the first 2 weeks but I have read you can get a dip, I would try to hold out and give it a chance to work for you, if by week 5/6 it’s not working then go back to your GP. 

    Hope this helps.

    If you ever need a friendly ear just Pm me, many people suffer in silence don’t be one of them. ☺️

  • j98755
    j98755

    Posted

    Thanks for the replies both of you it’s just when you think your getting on the straight and narrow and get a setback it’s not the best thing but like yous both said it’s part of the recovery thanks!
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