I have been experiencing severe anxiety for a few months now so first of all my Dr prescribed Beta Blockers but they didn't work, and then they prescribed Citalopram and Diazepam. They gave me the Diazepam to take whilst the Citalopram takes its time working (but I refuse to take the Diazepam because I have heard it makes you feel REALLY spacey and even stoned and I hate that feeling, it makes me feel sick and even worse). I have been taking the Citalopram for a few days now and I haven't felt any side effects at all apart from slightly spacey for about an hour after I've taken it. I know it takes a while to work but I've been told it gets worse before it gets better - I don't even feel worse, I feel no different at all. Could it be that I need a higher dose or??? I am currently on 20mg Citalopram.
Thankyou for your help.
How long does it take for Citalopram to work?
Question posted by plum_ple on 3 April 2015
Last updated on 15 August 2016 by Redcard80
Answers
I just stared and I do not feel no different how long will I noticed a change I am on 20mg of citalopram
Hi, there is truth in the saying that 'it gets worse before it gets better'. Please don't let this put you off though. It takes 4 weeks, give or take, to reach full effect. During this time you can experience induction side effects, such as feeling 'spacey' as you have mentioned. Some people feel their anxiety &/or depression increase whilst you are getting used to the medication, but try to get through this & take each day at a time. 20mg is a standard starting dose. You doctor may decide to increase your Citalopram to 40mg at the 4 mark. I take Citalopram and i can tell you that it has changed my life so much for the better!
Hey, thankyou for answering so quickly:) it's not putting me off or anything, I'm just confused as to why I feel no different I mean I know it gets worse but I don't feel any worse??? I feel a bit spacey for about an hour after I take it in the morning but that's about it. I've got a feeling it's either not going to work or it's going to hit me like a tonne of bricks in about a week haha. I'm glad it's helped you:) Thankyou for your help, it's lovely to talk to somebody who understands:)
It's great that you aren't suffering with side effects, just (as you have mentioned) be prepared that some of the symptoms may hit you a bit further down the line. This isn't a guarantee or mean that you will be hit hard. You may be one of the lucky people who have an easy transaction - wishing you so!
I'll try and mentally prepare myself for whatever may come:) that would be lovely, but we shall see!!! Thankyou ever so much, I hope they continue as well for you as they have been:)
Thank you : ) & good luck!
Related topics
anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, citalopram, diazepam, anxiety and stress, beta blocker, prescription
Further information
Similar questions
Search for questions
Still looking for answers? Try searching for what you seek or ask your own question.
