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nikole76089
nikole76089

hello im taking 10mil of citalopram but im taking half of a dose the first week then it changes to where i 1 half in the AM and the the other half at bedtime the Second week of taking it. Im on day 2 the first day i took it it was at night i felt dizziness and like i couldnt think and nauseous. And even a bad stomach ache. But the next day i felt sick as the day went by and now at night i feel weak alil and my legs hurt to stand alittle and muscle pain. Im nervous taking it tonight is those symptoms normal? i know my doctor explained about some side effects but not these.....???? Help!!!

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  • emma1110
    emma1110 nikole76089

    Posted

    Citalopram can definitely produce a wide range of weird side effects, and everyone is so different. Weakness, nausea, dizziness, and stomach aches are all very normal. The muscle pain I'm not super sure. I did have frequent muscle twitching when I first started, so it seems it does interact with your muscles somehow. I wouldn't worry too much, these side effects should lessen each week 😃 Of course, call your doctor if something very alarming comes up.

    • nikole76089
      nikole76089 emma1110

      Posted

      ty so much i dont know its making me very sick and weak and shortness of breath im scared to take my dose tonight as in day 3 i really want to stop taking it ..... but then again i dont know

    • emma1110
      emma1110 nikole76089

      Posted

      I understand. Those first few doses are the worst. I remember it feeling to scary to take another, knowing the side effects were going to be brutal. Ultimately it's up to you if you think it's worth it. Maybe tell yourself you'll keep taking it another week, and reassess if you are still feeling terrible. Hopefully the side effects will have subsided a bit by then and you'll be encouraged to keep going. You've got this!

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