Citalopram Questions

SSRIs vs SNRIs - What's the difference between them?

What is the difference between Celexa and Lexapro?

What are some common side effects of antidepressants?

Can Citalopram get you high?

I need to know i found a bottle in my daughters room, its 10mg. and she allways trys to find stuff to get high on..

Has anyone gained or lost weight on BUPROPION XL 300mg (generic for W0ELLBUTRIN) ?

I was on Citalopram 40mg for 2 years and gained a total of 40 lbs. My doctor switched me to wellbutrin xl 150 mg but I saw no difference in my weight so she just upped my dose to 300mg. It has worked wonders with my anxiety though, as did the citalopram, but the weight gain and uncontrolled hunger... read more

Citalopram - how long does it take to notice a difference and are there any long term side effects?

Worried about starting something new to treat the worry!! I have recently been diagonosed with depression and anxiety and was given Citalopram 20mg to treat these. I have to admit, I am hesitant to take anything of this sort, but I am @ my wits end looking for some type of resolution.

Citalopram - Did anyone have the side effects of upset stomach or vomiting?

Difference between lexapro and citalopram?

I was on Lexapro for years - 20mg 1xprday. Due to the increase in cost I went back to Paxil. I'm not sure if they are really in the same family and have noticed a difference in my overall demeanor and have gained a "healthy" 7 pounds. What is the difference and is Citalopram (generic for Celexa) a... read more

Citalopram - what side effects have you had, was it effective, how easy was it to stop?

I've just started 20mg of citalopram for depression and anxiety. What side effects have you had anyone had who's taken it? it's causing me problems sleeping. i don't know if i can stay on it if this is going to be the norm. also, has anyone found citalopram to be effective in easing depression and... read more

Escitalopram - does this make anyone sweat?

I am currently on Citalopram 20mg, I find this makes me sweat a lot, my doc suggested changing to Escitalopram,do many people have sewating episodes on this medication ?

Switching from Paxil to Citalopram?

Hi. I've been on Paxil 40mg for nearly a decade now which has helped me get out of a fog but with a recent downturn in my life (under-employment) I asked my doc for an adjunct med. Instead he's taking me off Paxil and putting me on Citalopram HBR (is HBR different than merely Citalopram?) The... read more

Hi all, Citalopram & Omeprazole question?

I have just been told by a member of the site, that you shouldn't take the 2 together, that the Omeprazole causes the Citalopram to stay in the blood stream longer, & could potentially cause serotonin overdose... Has anyone else heard this? I checked for interactions & nothing came up

Are these normal Citalopram side effects? Lethargic, dizzy, and fatigued?

I've just recently started back on Citalopram 20mg for a second time in recent years, I've only been on 20mg for 8 days or so, 10mg 4 days before that. It does seem to be helping with anxiety/panic and depression issues already, if that's possible, but I'm suffering with pretty severe side effects... read more

Stopping meds for myelogram CT?

Dear Friends, I'm concerned about a Myelogram CT that I'm having on the 19th. I have to stop my antidepressants and pain meds for 2 days before the test and resume then 24 hours later. These are meds I have been on for a long time. Here is my concern: will I have enough built into my system to get... read more

Citalopram - is hair loss a side effect?

my hair has been falling off, especially on top on one side in particular. i decided to stop taking it. going on 4 days now and i feel irritated by things.