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JELLYCAT15
JELLYCAT15

I need some reassurance or advice prior to my appointment with the Gp as im in a panicky state. Has anyone suffered with incontinence whilst taking citalopram?

Im 31 with no children and ive had incontinence for around 3wks. I did have a cold which I thought might be a factor as I had a nasty cough but the now the cough has gotten alot better and hardly there. But the incontinence has stayed? Help

Many thanks x

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  • kat79527
    kat79527 JELLYCAT15

    Posted

    I haven't had incontinence not sure this is a side effect of the Med but definitely mention it to your doctor !

    I've been on 40mg for 7 months

    I do urinate more often it seems and more urgently not sure if that's from this Med or other ones I'm on. Good luck

    • JELLYCAT15
      JELLYCAT15 kat79527

      Posted

      Thank you for replying. Im hoping its to do with the cough. But its playing havoc with my anxiety and feel panicky and self concious today x
  • ilhabela
    ilhabela JELLYCAT15

    Posted

    I had quite some episodes of diarrhea and still have them from time to time (I hate them!) but never really incontinence. However, I've read some 2 or 3 postings of people who had real bad cases (no time to reach the WC in time). You should definitely mention that to your doc.
    • JELLYCAT15
      JELLYCAT15 ilhabela

      Posted

      Thank you x yes the urge to go is very strong more than usual but just having this other effect too which is unpleasant x I sympathise as I still get bouts of diarrhoea x
  • jayne03174
    jayne03174 JELLYCAT15

    Posted

    hi , oh yes, dr gave me water tablets, and after few mths settled down was on citolopram fo 2 years been on venlafaxine 10 mths still have problems sometimes , still on water tablets. tell your dr, it may be just the cough, gd luck gentle hug x
    • JELLYCAT15
      JELLYCAT15 jayne03174

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply x I'm hoping it's the cough tbh xx but will defo get in touch with the Dr xxx hugs
  • stevo1975
    stevo1975 JELLYCAT15

    Posted

    Hey Jellycat,

    For about 2 or so weeks I had incontinence however it stopped ? whether that is the citalopram ? I do find I go a lot urinating? Dont get too worked up it will either pass or the doc can give you something for it its all good keep cool my friend smile

  • lisajj68
    lisajj68 JELLYCAT15

    Posted

    I suffer with bile salt malabsorption, side effect of gall bladder removal but not incontinence unless I'm laughing....

    I would double check this with your GP

    x

    • JELLYCAT15
      JELLYCAT15 lisajj68

      Posted

      thanks lisa. Ive have an appointment booked for next week. Feeling alot better today x
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