Citalopram Questions (Page 12)

Side effects of Celexa (citalopram)?

Did anyone else experience epigastric pain when starting Celexa? I tried this med a couple years ago but the nausea was too much and I stopped taking it. This time I started with just a quarter of the dose and I’m only 5 days in and and am experiencing epigastric pain and a general feeling... read more

How long do side effects last for anxiety on citalopram?

I have been taking citalopram for almost 3 weeks now for severe anxiety I am having really bad side effects and not coping well with these at all in fact it's extremely frightening I have worse anxiety sweating dry mouth nausea diarrhoea racing heart Could anyone please tell me if these will... read more

Weaning myself from citalopram?

I have been taking citalopram for 20 years, and have successfully weaned myself from 80 mg to 40 mg. I am scared of completely going off of it because of horror stories I have seen on the internet. Can anyone offer any advice?

Panic Disorder - how well does Celexa (citalopram) work for panic attacks.

I am on diazepam but want to wean myself off. i am grieving because my ex walked away from my life about 7 months ago and we have a daughter together. i know I must feel to heal but need something to keep the panic attacks reduced..a crutch as you will.

Citalopram - Going up from 10mg to 20mg?

Im going to keep this short.. Basically I had a lot of things starting to happen over about a month (nervous breakdown) was prescribed 10mg I had mild side effects, was monotone but after about a week I started feeling better and was happy again.. then boom I had a severe panic attack and needed to... read more

Citalopram - Side effects have started again?

I was started on 10c citalopram for 2 weeks and then upped to 20 citalopram, side effects was a rough time but i got threw them after about a month i started to feel really good. I have now been on 20 for nearly 6 weeks and my side effects seem to have returned but not as bad this time around,... read more

Citalopram - Guys, never suffered from anxiety before but it's just hit me like a train.

Unable to concentrate!

Is citalopram safe to take with amlodipine, or might their effects conflict in some way?

I have been on amlodipine for a few weeks at 5mgs. A lot of the side effects wore off, but abdominal pains, gum swelling did not. Also I noticed a worsening of my anxiety and depression. In order to gain a thinking space and reduce the impact of side effects, I reduced my own dose to 2.5mg. I can... read more

Citalopram - is it working and do I just need to up it?

I’ve been on 10mg Citalopram for 7 weeks now. The first couple weeks were rocky and I’d say it took until 6 weeks to ‘settle’. I had some good days in that time and a lot of my bad days probably do come from a fear of taking medication. Last week I had the most active week... read more

Citalopram - Has anyone had abdominal pressure while on Celexa?

I started taking Celexa as treatment for depression on 11/10. That very same night I had abdominal cramps, like I had to go to the bathroom and couldn't. The pain was super intense that I stopped taking it on the 15th. Unfortunately, I still have the cramps. I have read a ton of reviews and I... read more

Citalopram withdrawal - only taken for 11 days.

I started taking 20mg citalopram for 11 days. I had horrific side effects from them: sleeping an hour a night, not eating anything, throwing up, nearly fainting! I was advised by my GP to stop taking them. I am now experiencing withdrawal symptoms like brain zaps, nausea, headaches. I have only... read more

Has anyone on citalopram had that side effect of not being able to urinate? I’m worried I’ll get it?

Delayed side effects with 10mg citalopram - relatable?

I started taking citalopram 10mg 5 weeks ago, for anxiety and panic attacks I developed from a combination of events; manly stress induced / health anxiety. The day after I started this medication I felt dramatically better than I had been previously feeling. Panic attacks stopped, the symptoms of... read more

Citalopram - Still in denial of having anxiety problem?

I would like to know if shortness of breath or feeling like you have to catch your breath all the time, even when not doing anything, is also symptom of anxiety? This symptoms I have happened 24 hours everyday. This is the main reason why I felt like it’s not anxiety although I’ve done... read more

Citalopram - Will my anxiety & panic get better?

I’ve been reading charhoney123 review. She she said she didn’t get better until week 7. I’m on week 5 on citalopram & my anxiety is worse today. Just wondered if anyone can tell me if it will get better? I’m better outside because I’ve got things to take my mind... read more