Citalopram side effects query?!
Question: Citalopram side effects query.?
i was prescribed this yesterday for depression. i have taken only 1 20mg tablet but the side effects already are awful.
I feel so sick i had to abandon my shopping yesterday. I have been awake all night although i am exhausted.
Does anyone know :
Will these side efffects improve.? is there a best time to take them to reduce the insomnia.? Will it affect my sex life.?
I feel even worse now than what i did before i took it.
many thanksHealth Question & Answer
I feel so sick i had to abandon my shopping yesterday. I have been awake all night although i am exhausted.
Does anyone know :
Will these side efffects improve.? is there a best time to take them to reduce the insomnia.? Will it affect my sex life.?
I feel even worse now than what i did before i took it.
many thanksHealth Question & Answer
Answers:
I was on Citalopram for 3 1/2 years, until a couple of months ago. I started on 20mg, and it was dropped to 10mg after 6 months.
The side effects WILL ease off. Please persevere with it. The tablets take a couple of weeks to really start to work. You should be feeling quite different by then.
When I took it, I felt calmer, slept better,and my libido was very much enhanced! I used to take it about an hour before I went to sleep at night.Health Question & Answer
The side effects WILL ease off. Please persevere with it. The tablets take a couple of weeks to really start to work. You should be feeling quite different by then.
When I took it, I felt calmer, slept better,and my libido was very much enhanced! I used to take it about an hour before I went to sleep at night.Health Question & Answer
See your doctor if you are so bad.
Nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, diarrhea, drowsiness, dizziness, trouble sleeping, dry mouth, muscle/joint pain, fatigue, or yawning may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: changes in sexual ability/desire, increased sweating, persistent nausea/vomiting, uncontrolled movements (tremor), unusual or severe mental/mood changes, weight changes. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: black stools, change in frequency of menstrual periods, "coffee-ground" vomit, confusion, easy bruising/bleeding, fast heartbeats, seizures, vision problems. Males: In the unlikely event you have a painful, prolonged erection (lasting more than 4 hours), stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention or permanent problems could occur. A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication once daily, in the morning or evening, with or without food; or as directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time each day. Take this medication as prescribed even if you feel well. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased. You may experience side effects if the drug is abruptly stopped. It may take up to 4 weeks before the full benefit of this drug takes effectHealth Question & Answer
Nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, diarrhea, drowsiness, dizziness, trouble sleeping, dry mouth, muscle/joint pain, fatigue, or yawning may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: changes in sexual ability/desire, increased sweating, persistent nausea/vomiting, uncontrolled movements (tremor), unusual or severe mental/mood changes, weight changes. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: black stools, change in frequency of menstrual periods, "coffee-ground" vomit, confusion, easy bruising/bleeding, fast heartbeats, seizures, vision problems. Males: In the unlikely event you have a painful, prolonged erection (lasting more than 4 hours), stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention or permanent problems could occur. A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication once daily, in the morning or evening, with or without food; or as directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time each day. Take this medication as prescribed even if you feel well. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased. You may experience side effects if the drug is abruptly stopped. It may take up to 4 weeks before the full benefit of this drug takes effectHealth Question & Answer
Im exactly the same, was prescribed them two days ago and have had to take some days off as I have felt so sick and have had headaches, I feel so sick most of the time. Am going to give it another day or so and then go back to doctor or go and speak to a pharmacist
I think maybe if you are suffering from insomnia you should take the tablet in the morning because for some people the drug acts as a stimulant. Hope this helps!Health Question & Answer
I think maybe if you are suffering from insomnia you should take the tablet in the morning because for some people the drug acts as a stimulant. Hope this helps!Health Question & Answer
i can't honestly see it having that effect so quickly, i have taken it, and yes it can have side effects, but the drugs don't work that fast, they take time to get into the system. Perhaps you should try and give it a week or two, if its still happening then go back to GP and ask for something else.
the sickness could be any number of things, including what your reason for taking them in the first place, i.e severe depression. Having been this route i do sympathise, but give it a try and see.Health Question & Answer
the sickness could be any number of things, including what your reason for taking them in the first place, i.e severe depression. Having been this route i do sympathise, but give it a try and see.Health Question & Answer
i was on these. you should stop taking them because you are having side effects. go to the doctor and tell them that you are getting side effects, the doctor will either put you on a lower dosage, or will change the prescription to something else. since you have only just started taking them, it is safe to stop and consult your doctor. Health Question & Answer