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citalopram 10mgs

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weesudders · 05/12/2010 17:24

Hi there hope I get a wee reply soon been on this a week now and feel the wee attacks are getting longer?see my GP tomorrow and hope she can help ?looking @your posts this seems to be a good drug thanks to all

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madmouse · 05/12/2010 17:33

If you've only been on it a week it can actually make you feel a bit worse still - be patient.

Plus you may need a higher dose.

BangingNoise · 05/12/2010 17:36

Yes, 10mg is a very low dose, but it's common to start on such a low amount. Madmouse is right - you will feel worse for a while. It takes at least three weeks to start feeling any positive effect.

ItsJustMyOpinion · 05/12/2010 17:40

I was on a 10mg dose for six months, 10mg was enough for me, but as long as you are telling your doctor everything he will make sure you end up on the right dose. It does take a while for the drug to start working. Give it time.

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weesudders · 06/12/2010 17:09

Hi folks thanks so much for the replys had a phone call as I was snowed in and my GP said to up to 20mgs on Wednesday and I should feel better soon?hope so she also gave me some Valium 2mgs to take the edge off,how should I feel going up to the 20mgs?thanks for all replys x

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weesudders · 07/12/2010 17:14

feeling better today and less valium seem to be more calm and eating better yestersay was not too bad too ?the weather has been terrible and I suppose to be stuck in all the time is not as good ,maybe I should stay on the 10mgs ?as I do feel its working?afraid now to up it incase I feel worse? please help thanks

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BangingNoise · 07/12/2010 19:01

If you are feeling ok, you could stick at 10mg for now, but have a chat with the doctor.
For what it's worth, when my dose was upped, I didn't feel any of the strange side effects that I had at the start.
I'm glad you're feeling calmer Smile

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weesudders · 07/12/2010 20:32

thanks banging noise I will and cheers for reply will let you know how it goes tomorrow bless x

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weesudders · 08/12/2010 16:31

Hi ,just to let you know that I am still feeling good had not a bad day and have not had a calmer since yesterday am, sip the calm tea and that is nice, the weather is so so cold freezing and yes you get fed up sitting in,poss tomorrow its to be better thanks all hope you are all having a good day too! bless x {smile}

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verytellytubby · 08/12/2010 17:23

I'm on 10mg and it really suits me (anxiety).

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weesudders · 08/12/2010 18:49

thanks verytellytubby am the same (anxiety) but must say it seems to be working thank goodness thanks to you all bless x Smile

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