Hand holding - citalopram

[Llh1979]

Hi all
Well I've picked up my prescription for citalopram I'm hoping to start taking it tomorrow morning but I'm already really anxious about it 😢
Anyone want to hold my hand

@Heather104 I know they say it can take 6-8 weeks for you to notice a difference but surely they shouldnt make you feel this ill are you worse now than in the beginning?

@Llh1979 yes I feel worse. I’ve never had anxiety like this before. I don’t know if it’s because it’s only 5mg and I need to go up or it’s just not for me. So hard.

@Heather104 I had never had anxiety like it until I tried the sertraline at the beginning of December it really did send me in a downward spiral I had my 1st ever panic attack and suicidal thoughts after 2 doses that's why I was so scared to try the citalopram I think maybe if your no better by next monday you need to ask for something else I really do hope your feeling better soon anxiety on top of feeling unwell is a nightmare

@Llh1979 I hope so too. How are you feeling today?

@Heather104 I'm still feeling ok I'm not sure if my body realizes there is 5mg there I'm hoping i still feel this way when i go up to 10mg

@Llh1979 that’s good!! How long are you going to do the 5mg?

Make sure you eat a good meal before you take your Citalopeam otherwise it may make you feel sick.

@Heather104 I'm going to take it for 6 days which will be Saturday then up it on sunday as I have a telephone appointment with the doctor on monday so I can let him know how I'm feeling

@Llh1979 today was a pretty good day for me too. A little dizzy but all in all good. Here’s to tomorrow we both have good days!!

@Heather104 that's great news heres hoping for us both

So pleased for you both, fingers crossed tomorrow continues getting better

@Heather104 how are you feeling today?

@Llh1979 feeling pretty good. A little shaky this morning but otherwise good. Anxiety wasn’t a bad this morning either usually it. How are you doing?

@Heather104 that's great news I'm doing ok a little headache that keeps coming and going but nothing I need painkillers for I also slept all night flat out till 8.30am

@Llh1979 that’s excellent!!! The headaches stick around for awhile I still have them.

@Heather104 let's hope this continues for us both

I am so happy that the side effects are lessening.
Sleep is always a bonus.

Koko

Taken my first one (again) this morning. Only 10mg. Here we go again...

@Gingaaarghpussy the less side effects are always a bonus
@Monkeytennis97 good luck I'm taking 10mg as of sunday

And so the nausea has started 😢😢

Llh i take mine after eating - helps me with the (slight) nausea. Funnily enough I had the similar reaction as you to one lone sertraline tab after using it successfully in past. Weird huh? So opted for citalopram instead, no problems when starting it. I do feel a bit light-headed if I am late with a dose but taking it sorts it quickly. It definitely helps me.

@Llh1979 I was just going to ask how you were feeling. I still have a bit of nausea most days.

@candycane222 that's really reassuring to hear that's the citalopram has worked for you this time sertraline was he devil this time I'm hoping the citalopram helps can I ask how many mg your on?
@Heather104 its just the nausea I slept well again last night

Llh - just 10mg. I was started on 10, with the idea of going up to 20, but I never felt the need. Possibly things hadn't got so bad this time round, I just knew myself and could see where I was headed. Been on it for years no, don't expect ever to stop tbh. It just seems to keep the demons at bay for me.

@candycane222 I'm on 5mg until saturday then sunday I'll take the 10mg that's been prescribed I'm really hoping it helps and the side effects dont get worse