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Start up effects when compared to other SSRIs?

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kelly58470
kelly58470

I've been on Citalopram for 5 years, with great results. However, about 6 weeks ago, my anxiety came back, along with insomnia, loss of appetite, stomach problems, and all that other fun stuff;-).

?I went into the doctor, and got a prescription for Escitalopram. So far, I've been to scared to switch, though. I had a rough time starting up on the Citalopram (although some of that could have been from my doctor increasing me from 0 to 20 mg. to 40 mg. within one week. That was a really bad idea).

?For those who have been on other SSRI's, how are the start up side effects? Would you recommend cutting the pill (10 mg. dosage) in half for the first few days?

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  • cassandra15988
    cassandra15988 kelly58470

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    Hey Kelly,

    Sorry to hear the citalopram stopped working. I was on 40mg of citalopram a few years ago. Like you my doctor increased way to early going from 10mg fo 20mg and so on every week. It was awful! I went off it because I became pregnant but am now back on 20mg escitalopram. Was on 10mg for 5 weeks and this will be my 4th or 5th week on 20mg(I've actually forgotten haha). The escitalopram has less side effects then the citalopram so you should be ok. I was just a little more anxious and cloudy for a bit but if you can wait it out it will come good! I have been feeling like poo for 2 days but ive been sick for a week now and my necks out haha.

    I hope this helped a bit! You can do it!

    Cassandra

    • kelly58470
      kelly58470 cassandra15988

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      Thanks for your reply, Cassandra! I'm hoping Escitalopram works as well for me as the Cit did, before it quit working;-). It's good to know you had fewer side effects with starting it:-). I'm going to put off switching until early July: I have a busy late May/early June with relatives visiting from out of town, a possible vacation, work stuff, and appointments and such for my kids, and the thought of switching during that time doesn't sound like much fun;-).

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