Citalopram!! yes or no??

[Mummy2Grace]

Hello, in need of some advice, doc has prescribed me with citalopram to help reduce my anxiety levels to help with the phobia! however ive read through the leaflet and it mentions side effects such as.. stomach problems, nausea and vomiting etc, so obvs im scared to take them, has anyone used this medication or have any experiences to share?? thanks x

[kam00096]

Hey, I started taking citalopram a few months ago and posted the exact same question on here. I got a lot of responses from people who had taken it saying they had no problems with nausea or vomiting and that's certainly been my experience. The only thing I've noticed is I get really vivid dreams and night sweats (but I just came off b/c to so not sure if it's down to that). I would defi recommend it - have noticed a big difference since I started on it! If you are worried about side effects maybe you could see if you can start on a low dose and gradually work up - that's what i've been doing.

[spilled_milk]

I take it, same as kam00096. No nausea or vomiting (I think i had a little nausea when i first started taking them but it was VERY mild and went away quickly). I just have vivid dreams now. I started on 10 mg for 2 weeks, then 20 for 2 weeks, and now I've been at 40 for months.

[claire43]

Been taking these since October 2010. Started on 10mg, then 20mg then finally 40mg with no problem apart from vivid dreams. These are so random and funny that I often tell family and friends who think theyre hysterical haha! My dr said they were the best anti-depressant/anti-anxiety she knew of that were unlikely to cause stomach upsets.

[Mummy2Grace]

Thankyou for the advice everyone, this is my 4th day of taking them and so far a slight bit of nausea, lots of yawning and slighty shaky but apart from that all good have been feeling abit better about myself already

[Maggyxmoo]

This makes me feel better & thank you for asking i've been put on 20mg citalopram today now tomorrow i can start taking them happily x

[cloughie]

I take it with no problems except i don't want to get up in the morning because i'm having lovely dreams

[perksofcharlie]

i am on my 5th dose today. im sucha chicken im starting at 2.5 mg. i hope i get through the next two weeks of adjusting and feel better!

[silent]

I had been on 10mg for several months to a year and recently got bumped to 20mg, I had...let's say increased depression side effects but they seemed (hopefully I don't change it by saying this) to have leveled off. I don't remember feeling n*, maybe just a bit on that last one, I'm not even sure.

[perksofcharlie]

I just got my first brain zap. almost felt like i was going to black out. has anyone experienced this? so scary. if you want to start your med and chat with me daily, i would love to be support for each other. this is the hardest week of my life!

[dettoxfairy]

ive been on citalopram twice now.my experience has been as long as dose is increased and decreased gradually then nothing major <bad> happens,just felt bit "not myself"
ive never slept well on it but tis very good for the anxiety and depression so i figure thats a worth while trade off!

[LoriGirlPT]

I take citalopram, have taken many other drugs as well...no vivid dreams but with any med i take i find I have mild nausea for the first two weeks and then it levels off. It doesn't bother me cause i know it's not a virus, just med adjustment. Any and all drugs I have tried have done the same...just take as perscribed, missing doses etc can make you feel nauseated. Take care.

[perksofcharlie]

I have been on about 2-3 weeks. I am sooooo tired. please tell me, does this go away??

[LoriGirlPT]

Yes!! The fatigue always passes for me after two weeks or so! Good Luck!

[ewilkins]

I take it with no problems at all. I'd recommend just putting a bit of food in your stomach first. It's a great med! Doesn't help me with emetophobia, but it's good for general anxiety.

[ewilkins]

Yes, it will pass eventually. It's the chemistry changing in your brain. Just keep taking it and it will pass.