Please or to access all these features

Mental health

Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. If you have medical concerns, please seek medical attention.

Citalopram sleep

2 replies

craftinggeek · 25/02/2025 07:08

Hi...
I'm considering trying citalopram at the lowest dose to take the edge of ocd type anxiety I've had since a kid and bowts of insomnia I get when stressed. (waking up in the night and then worrying and not being able to fall back off).

I was wondering if those who take it at night found it helped them sleep? I've read it has anti histamine qualities which can help sleep.

Have also considered amitriptiline but have heard those can be very difficult to get off if needed.

Thanks in advance.

OP posts:
DustyLee123 · 25/02/2025 07:18

DH found it relaxed his anxiety and helped him sleep.

gezzab33 · 25/02/2025 18:29

It kept me awake until I took it first thing in the morning. I'm weaning off it now.

New posts on this thread. Refresh page