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Feeling crap

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SpringSunshine · 02/08/2013 22:26

Increased citalopram from 10mg to 20mg 3 weeks ago but no good so doc increased it to 40mg.
Since I started them I have felt lightheaded, sick and dizzy culminating in passing out at work this afternoon!

Trouble is I cannot take time off sick as I won't get paid and cannot afford to - feel like I am stuck between a rock & a hard place.

Sorry, just needed a winge

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AlteredState · 02/08/2013 23:16

Maybe increase was too much in one go. I know my body can't take that kind of increase (doubling) without worsening side effects. How long have you been taking higher dose?

felttippens · 03/08/2013 21:51

I would get a pill cutter and up them gradually
Or even 30mg until that is steady then go to 40mg if needed x

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SpringSunshine · 05/08/2013 09:28

Thanks - only been taking them a couple of days. Will reduce slightly and see how it goes.
Hate feeling this sick & dizzy but if it helps overall I'm all for it

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