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Citalopram stopping - took one single dose but want to stop?
I was prescribed citalopram 40 yesterday by my doctor I feel bad and dont think these meds are for me. My wife wants me to stop immediately. Just had ONE dose. Is it safe to stop now? I feel very odd and I have read stuff online that makes me think I should step back and look again at the situation... read more
Anyone taking Celexa (Citalopram) and Klonopin (Clonezepam), feeling depressed/sleepy?
I'm taking 20mg of Celexa cut down from 40 about a year ago, and 5mg of Klonopin. Just once a day usually in the morning. Lately have been really sleepy. I have a tech job where I travel a decent amount so some days I just to go a local park and nap for an hour or so in my car at random times.... read more
When should I be taking my medication? Wellbutrin and Celexa?
Recently I have moved from 40mg of citalopram (Celexa) daily, taken at bedtime for approx. 8 years, to 20mg of citalopram + 150mg bupropion (Wellbutrin), told by pharmacist to take the citalopram in the morning and the Wellbutrin at night with my birth control pill. Over three months I saw a... read more
Is my reaction to my first day of Citalopram normal?
Today was my first time taking Citalopram. I took it before work and had to leave because I was feeling dizzy, spacey, couldn't think straight and was shaking pretty badly. Not to mention the foam that I threw up for about 20 minutes when I got home. I'm on the 20mg dose. Is this... read more
Buspirone and citalopram - how long until they should work together and I won't feel...
... crazy. I was on the buspirone (5mg. 3x/day) for about 2 weeks and towards the end of that I was feeling pretty good. I went to a primary and he suggested that I start citalopram(10mg) as well. He is using it off label for my anxiety and OCD. The first night I took it, I thought I was losing my... read more
Sertraline - Will sertraline ever work?
Hi all, I came down off Pregabilin in the last three months and my anxiety got so bad I was put on citalopram to start and it didn’t work and now sertraline. I have been on it for a total of 8 weeks and I upped it over 2 weeks ago to 100mg but it was too much for me so I adjusted the dose to... read more
Advice on the best antidepressants for anxiety, low mood and OCD?
Hello I’m looking for some help! I was on citalopram for the best part of 10 years and it worked amazing for my ocd and anxiety, silly me stopped taking them as I thought I could cope and BOOM anxiety and intrusive thoughts came back with vengeance! I have been ruminating and a lot and I am... read more
Low citalopram (Celexa) dose for seniors?
After doing very well on citalopram 40 mg for years, my doctor has suddenly suggested that my dose should be reduced to half of that based on the pharmaceutical recommendation for my age. I cannot find any rationalization for that recommendation anywhere, nor did my doctor know. Anyone? Thank you!
Is is ok to take Citalopram and Amitriptyline?
I have been taking Amitriptyline (20mg) on and off for several months to help me sleep but not recently. I started on Citalopram (20mg) a week ago and my sleep has been worse. Is it ok to take the Citalopram a.m. and Amitriptyline p.m. does anyone know?
Citalopram - what happens if I just stop taking it?
I have been taking citalopram for 2 months
Will twitching caused by citalopram go away and will it cause brain injury and possibly lower IQ?
I was on Citalopram for 5 months when I started twitching, a side effect of the drug. My brother had epilepsy as a child. I got off the medication because it was so disturbing. I am still having twitching at night; it is impossible to sleep on my right side. I also am having bouts of headaches. I... read more
Citalopram - prescribed to help with my menopausal symptoms, how will this help?
I am not a candidate for hormone treatment.
Side Effect - I was given citalopram 40 mgs and lost my taste and smell. went and had an mri and?
... everything looked good. except the dr said it won't come back. i ask if there was away to do a test on my tongue for taste and smell all he said was it won't come back i need help in finding someone else for better results
Can I take all my medications at the same time?
citalopram, furosemide,levothyroxin, and lisino/hctz
Accidentally took Citalopram both morning and night???
I just switched to taking Citalopram in the morning instead of at night. I have been on 30 for 4 weeks. Tonight, out of habit I popped 30 before bed. I am getting up super early to fly and am a little worried about how I'm going to feel. It's late here, I know it's not toxic. The... read more
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