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Changing from Fluoxetine to Citalopram

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spotsndots · 07/09/2012 13:50

Finally worked up the courage to see my GP after feeling really low the past couple weeks. I have been dealing with PND and anxiety for the past 2 years, and have been on Fluoxetine 40mg (with a 5 month break as I thought I was better, ha!) but my depression seems to keep rallying back and bringing the anxiety to new heights. My doctors put me on Mirtazapine as well to take in the night but they turned me into a zombie.
They've now said to try Citalopram (as sertaline had very nasty side effects with me) but I'm really nervous about taking them as I've read that they can make the anxiety worse, which is the last thing I need at the moment. Has anyone had any experience of changing from FL to CT and if they had any nasty side effects.

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noraa · 08/09/2012 09:05

i think every ad affecting differently everyone.
citalopram didnt cause anxiety to me but depression. fluoxetine was the opposite.
i think you have to try and see, and dont forget to give enough time for the ad to affect. start with a lower dose.
good luck.

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