Citalopram Questions (Page 10)

Citalopram - Does citalopram work for disturbing thoughts?

In September I had a nervous breakdown doctor put me on escitalopram 20mg 3 months and it still has not worked. So did a direct switch from escitalopram to citalopram 30mg. It's my second day. I have extremely disturbing thoughts which is probably OCD. I have intense fear and anxiety and... read more

How do I know if my prickly skin is caused by citalopram or not?

I have been on 20mg of citalopram for nearly six weeks. I am now quite constipated and bloated. In the last week or so when I feel hot my arms and legs start feeling prickly,no rash and it only last a minute or so. Has anyone else experienced this? I switched from Sertraline which I took for 5... read more

When will I sleep better on citalopram?

I'm just over week 6 on 20mg of citalopram and I am not consistently sleeping well. I wake up on the dot 2.30am and then drift in and out of sleep. I occasionally take 5mg of Melatonin which does help and I actually get a decent night doing that. Also my weight has crept up by a couple of... read more

Side effects - Judgement / laziness?

Has anyone experienced a reduction in judgement/ concentration as a side effect? I am worried my partner is away with the fairies a lot more since starting citalopram. It may be due to an interaction with her alcohol intake. It mainly manifests itself in half-complete tasks or not bothering to do... read more

Citalopram and dry flaky skin?

Since I started on 20mg of Citalopram I have a few patches of red dry flaky skin on my face. Has anyone else experienced this please?

Citalopram - Why? Does Celexa generally poop out after 4 years?

In the beginning, it worked OK for my anxiety. Not as good as Lexapro but I found Celexa to be a gentle start up and less overall side effects in general. But for the last four months I feel like I’m back to square one with my anxiety, and I even feel depressed. I’m currently on 20 of... read more

Does citalopram cause vivid dreams and daytime fatigue?

I've been on 25mg of citalopram since beginning of July. Occasionally, I'm getting more dreams than usual and also feeling very tired in the day. Any advice would be appreciated.

What is the difference between a citalopram and a Xanax?

Can I take Citalopram with supplements containing Tryptophan.

... supplements, but no noticable problem with food containing Tryptophan. I take quite alot of protein shakes(bodybuilding) and my protein powder contains Tryptophan. Its a whey protein, and I would assume comes from natural substances. Every proetin that I read about, seems to contain... read more

Should I take Citalopram and amlodipine together? Do they counter act?

Has anyone had bed wetting issues within the first 2 weeks of use?

I was on citrilopram for 5 years with no side affects, then went off of it for 4 months then needed to go back on. After taking them for about 2 weeks i started wetting the bed. I don't know if this is temporary.

What is the difference between citalopram and a drug called adderoll?

my physician has me on citolpram 20mg and I was just wondering what or if the drug Adderall is the same type of medication? I took adderall once just two doses, to try it and it is weird because it emmediatley made me feel more normal than I had felt in long, long time. I was able to get through... read more

Can I take citalopram with lemon balm and theanine?

I suffer from bad aniexty due to my husband with terminal cancer and a friend suggested that I can the above as well. Will this be ok

Citalopram - does citalapram contain gluten?

Can duloxetine cause serotonin syndrome?

Last year I was admitted to hospital with serotonin syndrome, after only taking 2 days of citalopram (an SSRI). My pain clinic are suggesting that I take Duloxetine (an SNRI) to see if it would have any effect on my pain levels. I've had chronic pain for 4 years now and have tried various... read more