Honest reviews on citalopram

[Lina86]

I have recently been diagnosed with depression and have left an abusive relationship this week, also suffering with ill health due to this relationship so I am in quite a bad state ATM, my doctor this morning advised I go on citalopram for the depression. My sleep pattern is already quite bad ATM and have had 3 bad episodes of sickness in the last 2 months, for which I have been in hospital for all, suffering from tmj lock jaw, the list is endless. So my main concern is the side effects for the first month or so, I know I need my mental health better but I don't think I can handle getting any worse physically or mentally right now, does anyone have any experience on this AD and it's side effects? How long do they last, and are they manageable? I'm now the only parent to two small children, the youngest being autistic, shall I wait till I'm physically stronger or go straight in. I'm so confused where to start improving my life, any little help will be much appreciated. TIA. X

Hi, sorry to hear you're having a rough time. I started 10mg citalopram just over 3 weeks ago and apart from a couple of sleepless nights, I can't say I suffered any major side effects. I've gone back to work (which was terrifying me!) and although I still get some anxiety symptoms they're nowhere near as bad as they were and I'm doing things I've not done in a while. I hear that there's still room for improvement for me which is great! I think my doc is going to increase my dose to 20mg but I'm going to ask if I can see how the 10mg goes for another month or so. I'd say go for it, waiting until you're stronger could cause more suffering. Have you got a good support network? I l ow everyone is different but many, many people say it's the best thing they ever did. Good luck xx

I had no side effects, it just genuinely helped me feel much calmer and able to cope. Once I had been on it for a while I then had counselling, and about six months later very gradually came off the citalopram. I'm definitely glad to have those couple of years on it, it really helped. I hope you get the same result

I took Citalopram for years with no problems, I then had a years break & when I started taking it again had to stop due to not sleeping & nausea that was identical to morning sickness. I now take Mirtazapine, I've been on it 9 months now & haven't had any problems, I started on 15mg, increased to 30mg & will soon be increasing to 45mg, I'm sleeping much better & it kept me on an even keel during the illness & subsequent death of my dad.

Thank you for the replies, that has made me feel much better to hear no horrendous side effects, think I will go back to the docs on Monday and ask for low dosage to start with and see how I get on. X

That sounds a good move, hope it helps