SSRIs and alcohol cravings
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I have previously been a moderate drinker but since starting my second course of Citalopram 20mg I have the urge to drink alcohol all the time. Looking around the web this seems to be a commonly reported problem for many people on SSRIs. But there's nothing in the patient info leaflet and GPs dont acknowledge it either. Has anyone else had the same side effect? Has anyone submitted a 'yellow card' report specifying this side effect?
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gemgirl60 Rush_Fan
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I've been alcohol dependent for a long time but still functional. When my dosage was upped, I did drink even more and had several scary incidences plus terrible side effects. I've cut back over the last 2 months and now am dry for a little bit to help get back on track. I really think you need to speak to health professional, personally the practice mental health nurse was far more useful than the GP in helping me.
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