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Upped citilopram dose

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linda45074
linda45074

I have been on cit for 4 years, and 15 days ago my GP upped my dose because a family member passed away and it set off my anxiety double time. Anyway I have been taking 10 mg for the last 4 years and upped to 15mg 15 days ago. I have had every side effect just like before and still having them. I was told that since I have been on them for so long that it should be about 2 weeks for the new dose to kick in. Anyone been on celexa for a long time and have dose upped.

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  • mhonipie
    mhonipie linda45074

    Posted

    Hi Linda

    Every time I've had my cit dose increased it's the same as starting it for the first time. Horrible side effects, increased anxiety. IT DOES PASS can be 4-6 weeks to settle. Stick with it it'll be worth it. I found if things got too bad taking a diazepam helped but only took them if really needed to. Hope you're feeling better very soon. Take care xx

    • linda45074
      linda45074 mhonipie

      Posted

      Thank you for reassuring me. I do have xanax which I take when it gets rough. Than

  • Aimee87
    Aimee87 linda45074

    Posted

    What side effects have you had? I wasn't on Citalopram for as long as that but I took 10mg for 1yrs before, started on 10mg this time and upped to 20mg and my body didn't cope with it well at all, I had very bad muscle twitching and jerking in bed at night, pins and needles, numbness and heightened anxiety - I have switched to Sertraline a week ago and still got the twitching muscles!x

    • linda45074
      linda45074 Aimee87

      Posted

      My side effects have been all the basics which include anxiety, insomnia which I take xanax for, stomach issues, heart burn and kind of dizzy sometimes. Also have everything you have. My doctor said another week or so and the side effects will start to decrease. Good luck on your recovery.

  • marsh23433
    marsh23433 linda45074

    Posted

    hi Linda45074 /please remember that every time you increase or decrease your medication it can take between 4-8 weeks to clear the side effects.

    • linda45074
      linda45074 marsh23433

      Posted

      Thank you for your input,. I guess I will have to be patient and hope for the best.

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