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Citalopram and itching?

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Tealady1983 · 10/04/2015 20:39

Hi I have been taking Citalopram for the last lay 6 weeks or so and and starting itching in the past week or so. My whole body is itching, which I can't help scratching and making it worse. I am going to go to the docs on Monday morning and have stopped taking the meds since reading the leaflet. Has anyone else had this. Did the doc switch your meds

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KatharineClifton · 10/04/2015 20:44

Unless itching indicates a life threatening condition you should really continue on them until you consult a doctor. After 6 weeks you can really do yourself some harm by just stopping like that.

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Tealady1983 · 10/04/2015 20:54

Oh I didn't realise. I only missed this morning I'll go take it now

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Bakeoffcake · 10/04/2015 20:57

I agree with Kath, do keep taking them or you may get some bad withdrawal symptoms.

If you're really worried about the itching maybe phone 111 for reassurance, but I think it's quite a common side effect.

KatharineClifton · 10/04/2015 20:58

It could be because it's been sunny the last week really - and the cita is reacting to the sunshine. It is horrible if you come straight off though - hopefully the doc will change you to something else.

YouMakeMyHeartSmile · 10/04/2015 20:59

I had this, I ended up scratching so much I bruised my skin. I stopped taking them and went to see the dr the following week who prescribed something else. He said it was a fairly rare side effect but a known one.

flyingsolo1812 · 10/04/2015 21:01

I was on them for a while before I got put on my mood stabilisers. If you feel itchy, have a rash or hives you must stop taking them immediately as its a sign of allergic reaction. I was on them for 18 months and felt no effect and they then put me on mirtazapine. Hope that helps xx
Emma
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Tealady1983 · 10/04/2015 21:14

Hi all thanks for your responses. It's good to know I'm not alone! I Am not worried about the itching it's just annoying ?? I am trying not to scratch but I have damaged the skin on my arms today

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dragdownthemoon · 11/04/2015 10:26

Yes! I'm so glad you posted this. I have been on Citolopram for a few weeks and my hands and feet itch like crazy. I have damaged the skin on my feet from all the scratching :( I will mention in to my GP at my next appointment.

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Tealady1983 · 13/04/2015 10:34

Been the doc this morning they put me on sertraline instead x

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Bakeoffcake · 13/04/2015 16:13

Oh good Tea, hope this one is better for you.

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