Best time to take citalopram I am on 10mg?

Hi, Kaismama is correct in saying that it takes 4 weeks (give or take) for Citalopram to work to it's full potential. You can start to feel better before this time, but 4 weeks is the guideline time period for when you can expect significant results... The majority of people take Citalopram in the morning. It can be taken at night, but can interrupt your sleep pattern. It is important to take the medication at the same time every day. There are several potential side effects that you could suffer with, and these types of medications are known to make you feel worse before you feel better (up to 4 weeks, but not necessarily this long), to what extent varies from person to person. I started taking Citalopram several years ago now and it has changed my life for the better. I would always suggest giving it a try. My mum also takes 10mg to treat her anxiety. Your doctor may keep you on this dose or possibly increase it after 3 or 4 weeks. I hope you find the same success as i have...

Did you hear it right? It takes about 4 WEEKS to reach peak effect. 10 mg isn't much at all. Your dr is starting you out slow. Its going to need to be increased to 20 in a week or so. Your husband is correct. The suicidal warning is something that all antidepressants carry. Its a requirement from the FDA. It does not mean that you are going to become suicidal. Side effects are listed if 1% of the population has had them. Most people have very few of them if any.