Citalopram Questions (Page 12)

Citalopram - Going up from 10mg to 20mg?

Im going to keep this short.. Basically I had a lot of things starting to happen over about a month (nervous breakdown) was prescribed 10mg I had mild side effects, was monotone but after about a week I started feeling better and was happy again.. then boom I had a severe panic attack and needed to... read more

Citalopram - Side effects have started again?

I was started on 10c citalopram for 2 weeks and then upped to 20 citalopram, side effects was a rough time but i got threw them after about a month i started to feel really good. I have now been on 20 for nearly 6 weeks and my side effects seem to have returned but not as bad this time around,... read more

Citalopram - Guys, never suffered from anxiety before but it's just hit me like a train.

Unable to concentrate!

Is citalopram safe to take with amlodipine, or might their effects conflict in some way?

I have been on amlodipine for a few weeks at 5mgs. A lot of the side effects wore off, but abdominal pains, gum swelling did not. Also I noticed a worsening of my anxiety and depression. In order to gain a thinking space and reduce the impact of side effects, I reduced my own dose to 2.5mg. I can... read more

Citalopram - is it working and do I just need to up it?

I’ve been on 10mg Citalopram for 7 weeks now. The first couple weeks were rocky and I’d say it took until 6 weeks to ‘settle’. I had some good days in that time and a lot of my bad days probably do come from a fear of taking medication. Last week I had the most active week I’ve been able to have i... read more

Citalopram - Has anyone had abdominal pressure while on Celexa?

I started taking Celexa as treatment for depression on 11/10. That very same night I had abdominal cramps, like I had to go to the bathroom and couldn't. The pain was super intense that I stopped taking it on the 15th. Unfortunately, I still have the cramps. I have read a ton of reviews and I feel... read more

Citalopram withdrawal - only taken for 11 days.

I started taking 20mg citalopram for 11 days. I had horrific side effects from them: sleeping an hour a night, not eating anything, throwing up, nearly fainting! I was advised by my GP to stop taking them. I am now experiencing withdrawal symptoms like brain zaps, nausea, headaches. I have only... read more

Has anyone on citalopram had that side effect of not being able to urinate? I’m worried I’ll get it?

Delayed side effects with 10mg citalopram - relatable?

I started taking citalopram 10mg 5 weeks ago, for anxiety and panic attacks I developed from a combination of events; manly stress induced / health anxiety. The day after I started this medication I felt dramatically better than I had been previously feeling. Panic attacks stopped, the symptoms of... read more

Citalopram - Still in denial of having anxiety problem?

I would like to know if shortness of breath or feeling like you have to catch your breath all the time, even when not doing anything, is also symptom of anxiety? This symptoms I have happened 24 hours everyday. This is the main reason why I felt like it’s not anxiety although I’ve done a lot of phy... read more

Citalopram - Will my anxiety & panic get better?

I’ve been reading charhoney123 review. She she said she didn’t get better until week 7. I’m on week 5 on citalopram & my anxiety is worse today. Just wondered if anyone can tell me if it will get better? I’m better outside because I’ve got things to take my mind off of things, but it’s cold. When I’... read more

Recommendations on sertraline?

I've just started it today and am very apprehensive, I've been on citalopram for 4 year, 20mg made me too tired so I've been on 10 and now I'm just miserable and need help ..should I take it at night or morning? I don't want to feel wiped out all day but also do t want my sleep interrupted than it... read more

Anxiety and how to deal with it?

I have been on citalopram 20 mg for quiet awhile but this past year with Covid, my husband’s health and losing my brother quite suddenly has really stressed me beyond belief. I have had this little irritating cough which comes and goes. I have all my blood work done and everything was normal. Now s... read more

Mirtazapine, will not being able to get out of bed end?

I came of citalopram 4 months ago, sadly coming off citalopram was the hardest thing I’ve ever been through, and I’ve been through some tough times. It sent me into a very dark place, nearly life ending place.. The doctors then felt I should go onto mirtazapine, I’ve been on it for nearly 5 weeks, ... read more

Citalopram - Can’t wait to have more good days?

I’m on nearly week 6 on 20mg of citalopram. Can anyone tell me that at this stage you can have a couple of good days & then a couple of bad days. Is this how the medication works whilst still trying to level out. I know most people are saying give it a couple of Months rather than weeks, which I am ... read more