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Twitching eyelids is it normal?

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jenna71299
jenna71299

Hey guys new to this forum.

Basically I need some help/reassurance. So I’ve been suffering really bad with health anxiety I also have severe ptsd my doc put me on citroplam (not sure how to spell it) ever since then I have a twitch in my right eye lid only lasting a few seconds a time but comes and goes at least 50 times a day and now it’s started in my left eye.. I’ve had all tests done I’m perfectly healthy apart from Vit D deficiency but because of my HA I litreally think I’ve got some sort of tumour,ms, aneurysm etc. I’m just a mess at the minute. Any advice would be much appreciated xx

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  • lois95799
    lois95799 jenna71299

    Posted

    Another side effects of celexa is eye twitching or eye vibrations is another ..don't let the side effects side track your recovery they can't hurt you..

    • jenna71299
      jenna71299 lois95799

      Posted

      Thankyou for replying, It’s so scary to have these twitches especially when I’m so worried about my health. The twitches in my eye arnt visible I can just feel them its really hard to explain now it’s gon to my left eye but not as bad as right eye and get a little twitch on my top lip. It’s just one thing after another it’s so draining xx
    • lois95799
      lois95799 jenna71299

      Posted

      That's because the celexa messes with your nervous system..it will pass..

    • Jmoo123
      Jmoo123 lois95799

      Posted

      Hi Lois, I used to be on 20mg of fluoxetine/Prozac is that equivalent to 10mg of citalopram? I have been following your comments on here and have found them a great help. Thank you so much x
    • lois95799
      lois95799 Jmoo123

      Posted

      No you can't compare the two ..celexa has sadating effects while the Prozac has energy effects..the only med comparable to celexa is Lexapro...

  • ruth08109
    ruth08109 jenna71299

    Posted

    Ditto what Lois said..... these twitches etc. are all passing side effects.

    And the citalopram itself causes heightened anxiety in the beginning, so your HA may be exacerbated at the moment.

    How long have you been taking the cit?

    • ruth08109
      ruth08109 jenna71299

      Posted

      I have found that it takes some time for side effects to go. On the packaging/ some GPs make it sound as though everything resolves itself very quickly, but I just never found that the case. Really does sound like cit side effects.
    • lois95799
      lois95799 ruth08109

      Posted

      The side effects will linger for a while so folks don't confuse them with anxiety..

    • ruth08109
      ruth08109 lois95799

      Posted

      Thanks Lois... That's where it all gets confusing. I just don't believe the packaging any more.... it makes it sound as if everything will be 'right as rain' in five minutes, and it just doesn't really work like that.....

    • lois95799
      lois95799 ruth08109

      Posted

      The only thing I believe in the packaging are the side effects.. Because I went thru all of them..
    • debra05458
      debra05458 lois95799

      Posted

      I guess some people get lucky and have no side effects. Wish I was one of them. Lol 😉

    • debra05458
      debra05458 lois95799

      Posted

      That's good advice. That's the first thing I think of when I'm feeling weird.

    • lois95799
      lois95799 debra05458

      Posted

      The lucky ones are missing in action on this forum...lol.. unfortunately we are or where the unfortunate ones...😔

    • debra05458
      debra05458 lois95799

      Posted

      I've read a few comments of people saying they haven't had much side effects. I think only 2 . lol I'm glad I found this forum. Its nice to know I'm not along. And things will get better in time.

    • lois95799
      lois95799 debra05458

      Posted

      My sis..is a good example she didn't have any start up side effects or when she came off no withdrawal..go figure

    • debra05458
      debra05458 lois95799

      Posted

      My brother was the same way no side effects. He was just telling me that. I was crazy because celexa didn't give him any problems.

    • lois95799
      lois95799 debra05458

      Posted

      Isn't that crazy...I thought the same thing too.my thoughts where if they deal with it normally so would I..I was wrong...way wrong..how many times did I call my mom asking questions and why's..but she couldn't answer me because she never suffered from start ups..mind you she's been on them for over 20years..

    • debra05458
      debra05458 lois95799

      Posted

      I have a question. I feel kinda frustrated. I took my meds this morning felt ok. Went for a walk did a little excercing. I decided to go cost my daughter. I feel normal. The out of know where. I started feeling shaky and wdeired. Is that because of the side effects of this medicine?
    • lois95799
      lois95799 debra05458

      Posted

      Yes ma'am..when I first started celexa my best friends children use to make me have internal shakes it was so bizzarre..yea there definitely side effects...

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