Medication

[bexliveforjesus]

Hiya,
So ive just got back from the doctors. They have started me on the smallest does of Citalopram, a drug for depression and anxiety. Not really sure how i feel about it. Urm, im so scared of side affects and stuff. Ive never been on medication for depression before.
Has anyone had this meds? Or know what to expect?

Prayers please, thanks guys

Bex

 

[RuthD]

Hi. Yes, there can be side effects that last up to 2 weeks but if they are really bad just call your doctor. In my case I have no side effects with my antidepressants. I hope the same happens with you. I'm not sure what Citalopram is. I usully know them better by their brand name, sorry. I would expect to have less depressive symptoms and feel better. I am praying. I just looked up your med and here is a link that can tell you more about it: http://mental-health.emedtv.com/citalopram/citalopram-side-effects.html

 

[Criada]

I've taken citalopram - it made me slightly sleepy for the first couple of weeks, but no other side effects.
Praying that it works for you, sweetie, and things begin to improve

 

[bexliveforjesus]

Ive been really sick this morning and almost passed out 3 times....assuming thats a side affect of my meds and not anything else? Very scary. That happened when i got up about 5hours ago, and i still feel horrendous now. Ive only taken 1 tablet so far. My family dont know about the meds or depression or anything so when they get in from work im guna have to try and hide how bad a feel?!
x

 

[Criada]

This is a good site for finding out about meds and side effects: Medications Information - Index of drug monographs produced by pharmacists and medical doctors

It says:

The most common side effects associated with citalopram are nausea, dry mouth, vomiting, excessive sweating, headache, tremor, drowsiness, and inability to sleep.

The side effects shouldn't last long, sweetie Praying for you.

 

[JasoNnnN]

I tried this and quit after two weeks. Foolish of me looking back but eh what's done is done.

 

[waves16]

I've taken citalopram before, and I found it helped a little. It affects everybody differently, but I found the side effects for me were just dry mouth and sleepiness. If the side effects bother you or make you too sick, just talk with your doctor. I hope it works out for you!