Feel much better after reducing citalopram dose from 20 to 10mg

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I have been on 20mg for a year since having a breakdown last year. I was always a bit sceptical as to whether they were actually doing anything for me but took them anyway just in case.

I've recently reduced the dose and took 10 and 20mg on alternate days for a week and have now gone down to 10 every day.

I feel so much better in terms of my energy levels and my sleep, fall asleep much quicker and have more energy during the day.

Is this a coincidence or due to the reduced dose? Does citalopram make you lethargic? I'd be interested to hear if anyone else has had a similar experience when reducing their dose.

I used to be on citalopram then switched to fluroxetine (prozac) inpregnancy. Went back onto Citalopram a couple of months ago, and had to start on a 10mg dose for a while and feel much much better now I am on 20mg.

I find they give me more energy and mean I don't need as much sleep. However, any drug interaction is so personal I'm not sure my experiences are any use. Thought I would share anyway though!

Hi, thanks thatsnotsanta, wow your experience seems the opposite of mine! I'll have to see how it goes as time goes on, but the last few days since I've been on the lower dose I really seem to be sleeping better and have more energy during the day.

I think it depends what they were prescribed for as well, mine were for anxiety mostly although I do suffer with occasional depression. I find they help me concentrate and make me feel normal, with normal worries and fears rather than irrational ones.

I think because I worry so much less I have the energy for other things iykwim.

Citalopram is a lot better if you take it last thing at night instead of in the mornings.