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Is 10mg citalopram too much to start on

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mysparkleismissing · 02/12/2024 22:15

I have some left from a couple of years ago - still in date

I'm considering restarting. I reckon I've 3 months worth.

Is that too high a dose to start straight on? I can't remember my dose last time they worked.

Will go back to the gp obvs but all a bit chaotic atm and my last go appointment about something else wasn't very sympathetic or understanding at all has put me off

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yoghurtknitter · 02/12/2024 22:23

10mg is the usual starting dose for anxiety.

20mg is usual starting dose for depression though a lot of GPs start people on 10mg and increase gradually to lessen side effects.

mysparkleismissing · 03/12/2024 21:30

Thanks for the reply
I hadn't noticed the pharmacy sticker that said 3 x 10mg per day as the dosage.

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mysparkleismissing · 03/12/2024 21:30

I need to find out what the dose was that worked for me previously..

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Hello113 · 03/12/2024 21:31

Pretty sure 10mg once a day is the minimum dose

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