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Palpitations with Citalopram

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CairngormsClydesdale · 10/09/2013 12:40

I've only been on it a fortnight but I'm terrified my heart is going to give up. Dr. Google says it could be very serious or it could be nothing.

Anyone else experienced this?

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HoopHopes · 10/09/2013 18:34

Why not go to your gp practice and get a nurse to run an ECG on you? It could help reassure you that all is ok maybe?

Funnyfishface · 10/09/2013 23:48

Are you on citalopram for anxiety? Yes this is a side effect. It does calm down. Usually around the two week mark.

Best of luck

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CairngormsClydesdale · 11/09/2013 06:52

Thanks all. I've halved my coffee intake as apparently caffeine + SSRI's = v bad - and if it's not calmed down by this afternoon I'll trot up to the docs. I've had non for nearly 24 hours now.

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Trapped1 · 11/09/2013 07:10

I had the same problems with citalopram, now on sertraline. Hope you are ok

Shinyshoes1 · 11/09/2013 07:25

I still Get palpitations and I've been on citalopram nearly 2 years

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