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Side effects 3rd week on 10mg citalapram

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Waza83
Waza83

hi,

I suffer with health anxiety so I fear I am going to die at any momentleaving my children without a mum!!! (I know it sounds crazy) my gp has prescribed me citalapram and I'm on my 3rd week, I have had many side effects apart from yawning, brain fog and tension in my upper back.. also I think I have been jaw clenching in my sleep which is causing head tension. please can someone relate to how I am feeing and tell me if its normal? I was hoping to start feeling better by now and although I am less tearful and can control my thought a bit better I still have anxiety palpitations! the mornings are the worse for me but I do some breathing exercises before I get up which helps a little. I am off work on the sick at the moment and i am dreading going back. would appreciate any feed back TIA

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  • S4M71
    S4M71 Waza83

    Posted

    I recognise all the side effects you are describing, and for me they wear off around week 6 - but in that time some come and some go.

    I find the same effects happen when I switch doses too, so watch out for that if you decide to do that later.

    The good news is that they do wear off and you're halfway through.

    • Waza83
      Waza83 S4M71

      Posted

      Thank you fir replying I feel better knowing I'm not the only one its stressful enough without side effects. I will persevere as I'm sure it will be worth it in the long run

  • meggix.00
    meggix.00 Waza83

    Posted

    Hugs, from a fellow sufferer of anxiety. Mine isn't health related, but what we feel is!

    Citalopram is a good drug for anxiety in my opinion. It is a rough go of it for a few days, to weeks. It really depends on your body, you may not have many side effects.

    Each person is different, but I will say this; hang in there and give it your best shot!

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