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Cipralex ( Es-citalopram) is available in how many strengths ? If u know any website abt its presentations plz inform.

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the_return_of_the_tigger replied: "cipralex (also known as lexapro) comes in 5,10,and 20mg pills...do a google search for lexapro and u will be given the main website hope this helps"

Can Citalopram cause you to see or hear things? I have been on Citalopram 40 mg for about 3 months. But lately, I've been having realistic visualizations that I remember but when I look at the real object, it hasn't changed (e.g. I thought I had 3 cigarettes left in my mind..remembered seeing it, but there was really half a pack.) Also, I've been hearing stuff in the back of songs (like people talking). The past few weeks, I have been drinking heavily about every 2 days and am wondering if that has something to do with it. Is the alcohol throwing it off? I took this same medication a year ago for about 6 months and it worked great and I didn't have any side effects. What is going on now? **Serious Answers only please!**

Chris A replied: "This is a difficult question to guage because SSRI medications can affect everyone differently. 1) you shouldn't be drinking heavy amounts of alcohol while on this medication. Could this be causing it? I don't think so, BUT, I am not a doctor, and everyone is wired differently. 2) This is an intolerable side effect in my opinion. Are you seeing a psychiatrist? You ought to go back to the drawing board. perhaps it is not a good medication for you."

csmusik03 replied: "If I could guess anything, I would say it is the alcohol. I was taking Lexapro and it said no alcoholic drinks. I hope that helps."

michele replied: "Please alert your psychiatrist straight away. Although it is possible that the alcohol is influencing your hallucinations (or even the celexa, itself), there is also a possiblity that your depression has developed psychotic features or that you are entering the prodromal phase of schizophenia. Again, it is very important that you notify your psychiatrist. Print out what you have written here, and take it with you to your appointment. Best of luck to you, ~M~"

Siggy Freud replied: "The First Rule of engagement into Citalopram (Celexa) therapy is: Do Not consume alcohol with Celexa, Paxil, Lexapro, Prozac, Zoloft or Paxil. The Second Rule is never to consume alcohol or drugs with these medications. You have altered you CNS specific reactions towards a medication that binds several places. You require (like an addict) a detox treatment. Do not take alcohol or drugs. Then consult your therapist, request him/her to give you a 3 days off medication. If your therapist agrees, do it. Do not consume anything except for "cigarettes". Have a healthy meal, and after the third day, begin Celexa again. Depression is very dangerous."

Captain Kirk replied: "Please thoroughly study this drug and its potential drug interactions that should have been given to you when you first started taking it. This anti-depressant is in the same class as Prozac and Paxil and inhibits the uptake of a neurotransmitter called Serotonin. As with any psychotropic drug, PLEASE use caution in your intake of alcohol. Drinking heavily, as you indicated you've been doing lately, you can have very strange interactions with drugs like this one. I know from experience plus being a retired RN. Google provides a host of information on this drug and it's potential drug interactions."

Can Citalopram cause small hallucinations and hearing sounds that aren't there? I have been on Citalopram 40 mg for about 3 months. But lately, I've been having realistic visualizations that I remember but when I look at the real object, it hasn't changed (e.g. I thought I had 3 cigarettes left in my mind..remembered seeing it, but there was really half a pack.) Also, I've been hearing stuff in the back of songs (like people talking). The past few weeks, I have been drinking heavily about every 2 days and am wondering if that has something to do with it. Is the alcohol throwing it off? I took this same medication a year ago for about 6 months and it worked great and I didn't have any side effects. What is going on now? **Serious answers only please!**

singullguy s replied: "It could be because of the alcohol. How much have you been drinking and for how long? There is something called delirium tremens that occurs with alcohol withdrawal. After some has consumed alcohol over a long period of time, the body gets used to the substance and when you stop drinking, you actually start having visual hallucinations. This is opposed to having auditory hallucinations which occur in a schizophrenic person. But it is unclear because you reported hearing things in the back of music. Drinking heavily taxes your liver and with the addition of any drugs prescription or otherwise is very harmful to your body. Besides long term cirrhosis, it can cause a acute fulminant hepatitis that in unrepairable. If the alcohol is a response of anxiety, perhaps a benzodiazepine might be helpful. But beware because it has addictive potential as well. Its safer than the alcohol. Exercise is a definant help as well a yoga, meditation etc, but everyone has different preferences. You said that you took this celexa some time ago, and it worked fine, so its probably not the medicine, but probably the heavy drinking, possibly in combination with the medicine. You might want to consider talking to you doctor if you continue to feel bad or start feeling worse because if it is dt's its very serious and dangerous and it can be treated."

Steph replied: "http://health.yahoo.com/drug/d04332a1 Here is a link to the medication you are taking. As well as info on side effect. Drinking can affect how you react to your meds for sure. But I'm not sure if hallucinations or "hearing" things is a part of that. If you are on any other medications, prescription or over the counter. Consult your Pharmacist on whether you can combine certain drugs. Call the doctor that prescribed the medication as soon as you can and tell him/her your symptoms. It could be related to your meds or a condition that has nothing to do with what you're taking. Either way see your Doctor. And when you do see your doctor be completely honest about your drinking and or anything else you are doing in combination with your meds. Take your health both physical and mental very seriously."

Seeking studies on long-term (multi-year) use of citalopram or Lexapro? Are there any studies addressing long-term use (i.e., many years) of one of these antidepressants? Thanks.

Jilly replied: "about it you can get information from here"

Zed replied: "the medication that you refer to... is BEING APPLIED "off schedule"... and, there's ONGOING RESEARCH... of, Lexapro... BY ITSELF... and, IN CONJUNCTION with OTHER psychotropic meds... much of THE RESEARCH... is published in PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS... and, UNLESS YOU SUBSCRIBE to those PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS... it's HARD TO ACCESS information..."

Citalopram 20mg for stress? I have been ill for a few months and my doctor thinks it is stress due to work. He has told me to stay off work for a bit and also prescribed me citalopram 20mg. I am worried about these tablets as they seem to be for depression and so far I have taken one and it has left me feeling terrible. I'm not going to take anymore of these until I have spoke to my doctor again. Any advice? Any other recommendations to help with stress, i.e. herbal remedies, etc?

Iain S replied: "I doubt that one little pill will make you feel terrible. Why is it that punters know better than doctors? Is it a death wish?"

DER METZGERMEISTER replied: "Citalopram are designed to relax you. Take them at night about 1-2 hours before bed and they will help you sleep. I take 40mg and for the first few weeks felt drowsy. But they are designed to relax you. Persist with them, because they will help you sleep, and relax, which will set you up for a more positive day. Kalms are a herbal drug from Boots, which relax and de-stress you."

grannypatfags replied: "hi there, i have been prescribed citalopram 20mg after a quite traumatic family crisis, this was 5 months ago. i was not depressed but was struggling to focus and be motivated in both my job and with my family, lethargy and hopelessness did seem to take the upper hand, but after taking citalopram 20mg i very very gradually have noticed i am almost back to as near my oldself as i will go. So in my experience i am glad i trusted my GP and gave them a try. I am stopping taking the citalopram over the next 4 weeks. Good Luck !"

dtwladyhawk replied: "Here we go. Don't be one of those people who ask a professional for help and then dis them for doing it. Look up the term and see what it is used for. If your doctor believed you need it, you need it. Also talk to the pharmacist, you should have rec'd a pamphlet with the meds with the side effects. I am not telling you you aren't having side effects-all drugs have side effects, that's why the long disclaimer on the package. I took prozac had headaches for a month (small ones) but I was so desperate to stop being anxious all the time. I told my dr. and I switched to another anti-anxiety drug. Unfortunately, I had cancer and menopause (a side effect of the treatment) and afterward, even tho I kept the stiff upper lip for everyone, I was diagnosed depressed, then bipolar depressed, in other words if I'm not on the meds I run around doing things and talking alot-it's not bipolar 2 which is very serious without meds. So, I am on klonopin for anxiety, Wellbutrin for depression and lithium for mood swings. It isn't a negative thing to get help, it is very brave."

The Phantom Rhymer replied: "I am not a doctor, but my British Medical Association New Guide to Medicines and Drugs has the following information..(excerpts) about Citalopram. "It is used for depressive illness and panic attacks. Citalopram gradually improves the patient's mood, increases physical activity, and restores interest in everyday pursuits." "Common adverse effects such as nausea, indigestion, and diarrhoea usually diminish with reduction in dosage. If convulsions or rash occur, consult your doctor immediately." You are on the 20mg dose. For panic attacks, the book says starting dose 10mg, Usual range 20 - 30 mg. "Do not stop taking the drug without consulting your doctor. Stopping abruptly can cause withdrawal symptoms." My own (amateur) comments are on the lines of always check with your G.P. as soon as possible. Sometimes things take a while to work. The book says "Some benefits may appear within 7days, but the benefits may not be felt for 2 - 4 weeks." Obviously if you have an allergic reaction like a rash, then it can be dangerous to continue a drug, but sometimes temporary side effects are worth putting up wit in telong run. It's worth remembering, too that not all "natural" things are good for you. Deadly nightshade, foxglove, etc need rather careful handling. Also, ifyou go on the internet, any ".com" address is commercial, and trying to sell you something, so treat them accordingly and do a bitof checking before taking miracle cures. I wish you all the best with this difficult situation."

Ehtisham M replied: "Citalopram 20mg is an antidepresant belonging to class of drugs called SSRI (selective serotonine reuptake inhibitos), that balances the chemical level in brain that are responsible for mood. Your doctor is the most trustable person for your treatment than anyone else. For sure he has carfully studied your individual condition and then prescribed this drug. So dont go in for amature openion as this would shake your belief in your recovery. I assure you only your doctor can help you best. Never put ears to general openion as they would only confuse you. About your terrible feeling of taking medicine i would say that every new drug/medicine you start initially shows some things like that with varying severity individual to individual. I assure you that even if therapy causes some insatisfactory feelings initially, they will go off in 4, 5 days. And then you will feel better. At last I will strongly suggest you that you must trust your doctor and rest asure only he can help you. Never consider any other openion"

nurseyed replied: "Nothing will come of taking just one. Citalopram is for depression with anxiety so you need to talk to your Dr and discuss if this is right for you."

charlie f replied: "my gp told me it takes at least a fortnight before i would feel any benefits from same med. persist with them cos man they work."

Is citalopram o.k? I have just been prescribed citalopram. I am anxious about starting on antidepressants having read the potential side effects. I suffer from panic attacks and a general sence of anxiety and loads of associated physical annoyances e.g pins and neeedles, dizzyness, adgitatione etc. My GP had advised antidepressants ages ago but being a stuborn sort I have resisted until now. Any words of advice/ encouragement???? Gonna start taking them tonight mg - feeling very nervous about this!

mishnbong replied: "They worked for me after i was attacked. Ive been on them for a month now and they have calmed me down. I was told to take mine in the morning though."

michele replied: "Keep in mind that you may or may not experience ANY of the listed side effects. Many folks experience none at all (or very minimal, very temporary, very manageable side effects). Celexa may be JUST the ticket for helping you manage your anxiety. Think of it this way: if you were diabetic, you would not hesitate to take your insulin. Correct? Think of your Celexa in exactly the same way. It is a medication that, for you, is a medical necessity for optimal functioning. Remember, too, that it will take up to a few weeks (probably sooner, but reserve judement until then) to get to a point where there is a noticable difference. If, after a few weeks, you haven't found any relief, I encourage you to talk with your doc about either a dose adjustment or a med change. Lexapro, for example, is a single-isomer "cousin" of Celexa, is faster acting, a bit more potenet, and has a "kinder" side effect profile. Best of luck, ~M~"

Pat L replied: "citalipram is fine, ive been on it for a couple of years . so stop worrying. On the other hand, if it doesnt seem to work for you, or if you have any side effects, then tell your dr. Like any other problem, depression sometimes takes trial and error to find the one thats right for you"

Dr Frank replied: "Citalopram is in the top 2 of currently prescribed SSRI anti-depressants/anxiolytics. It is generally well tolerated. If you take a peek at the patient leaflet in the pack, it lists the potential side effects, most of which are uncommon and minor."

agius1520 replied: "I was on it for a few months and i only encountered one of the side effects being delayed ejaculation but other that that i felt nothing at all which was why i stopped them in the end. They don't really help me much with my particular problem but hopefully they will work for you."

suejones987 replied: "my ex-husband started taking these when he was very depressed and within two weeks the change in him was miraculous. also my daughter has been taking them for a couple of years now and they have been a great help to her as well. i resisted taking anti depressants when i had a breakdown 12 years ago, i thought if i took them that i would end up like one of those lunatics who walk round talking out loud and dress like a tramp.(i'm sure you know what i mean) anyway after 18 months on my tablets namely Dothiepin i recovered from my breakdown and am now a different more stronger person. they will take 2 to 3 weeks to get into your system and my daughter and ex had no side effects whilst taking them. hope you get well soon and be strong and think positive that is the most important thing to remember."

Moonface replied: "Hi, sorry to hear you are feeling so bad. The meds have been prescribed for a reason - so give them a try and see if they work out. if not, then you can always stop taking them! If you want to try self-help, the following steps will eliminate (or at least significantly reduce) your anxiety and help with depression: 1.Breathe properly - if you control your breathing, you control panic. As soon as you notice the signs of anxiety, check your breathing: breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out (to the count of 5 or so). Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer (to the count of 7 or so) through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area). This will soon restore the balance of oxygen and you will feel a lot better. 2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy! CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for panic attacks, depression and anxiety etc. It takes a bit of work, but it is super effective. (After 15 years of panic attacks, mine stopped completely). You can speak to your doctor about taking a course or you can take a course for free online at: 3. Try relaxation exercise tapes (progressive muscular relaxation). They really help if you practise often enough. You can get free downloads in you put "progressive muscle relaxation" into Google (e.g. lots of universities have them as free downloads) With each step practise makes perfect. (i.e. practise the steps every day, not just when you are feeling bad). I hope you feel better soon. Best of luck!"

JANICE B replied: "I was on citalopram for 8 months and it was the worst 8 months of my life as I felt very dopey and not at all well and I was only on a low dose! You must build up the dose gradually and come off them gradually too, otherwise you may have some side effects. I have been in touch with many people who it has helped. Everyone is so different, so if they do not work for you go back to your GP. You may feel a bit "odd" for a couple of weeks as they get into your system, but stick with it and I hope they help you. I am managing without Meds, but as I say everyone is different, so do what is right for you and stick with what helps you. I hope you soon feel better."

Sarah B replied: "I've been on Citalpram for approx 6 months. I switched to if after being on Prozac - which worked great, but caused insomnia. Most days I feel fine with the Citalopram. I absolutely cannot drink alcohol with them though. One or two is fine, but any more than that is, simply scary for want of a better description. I become extremely unbalanced and out of control (by the way, before anyone says it, no its not just from the amount I've drunk!) I still have my bad days - and when I'm down, I feel rock bottom. But tomorrow is another day, and it could be better. I was very embarrassed when I was first prescribed my meds, but a friend descibed it like this: If I had a broken leg, I'd need a cast to help it mend and get strong again. My meds are like a cast for my emotions. Good Luck. And don't try and come off them yourself x"

Janet F replied: "Hi, I have taken Citalopram for six and a half years now, and it does have side effects, as all drugs do but the positive effects of the drug, far outweigh the few side effects. At least you are prepared to give it a try, and you might start on a low dose and may need more, but you might only need to stay on a low dose of 10mg. If you read up on all the possible side effects of any drug, you would worry about them and possibly decide not to take the drug. But if you don't at least try taking it, you will never know the possible positive effects to keep depression at bay. Good luck."

kitty replied: "You wont know till you try. Different people will have different reactions, or maybe no reaction at all, to different drugs, because we all have a different genetic brain chemistry. Just suck 'em and see. (so to speak!) If they dont suit you, it is not a big problem, just tell your GP and he will try you on something else. I tried Citalopram and didnt like them because I still felt terrible inside but just couldnt express it. So I looked OK on the outside, but inside I was feeling desperate - it just didnt show and I couldnt cry. But that's just me. You've already heard from someone who said their husband found these pills very beneficial. So you will just have to see how it goes. Dont be nervous, and good luck!"

Coming off CITALOPRAM & PROPANADOL?!? Hi, i finally feel strong enough to come off of these tablets now :) I will be going to the doctors to have the dosage reduced first as i am currently taking 40mg citalopram and 60mg propanadol. I have been on them for over a year. Has anyone got any advice for me on how to cope with not taking them e.g.The side affects etc... thank you xxxx

Kristy R replied: "I have not taken those specific meds. But, I have been coming off Zoloft and the best answers I got from others who were coming off this med was what I read when I Google-d "Zoloft withdrawal". You might try that with your specific meds and see what they suggest for coping. Good luck !!"

Stephany. replied: "hello kirsty, my boyfriend takes propanadol but im not familiar with citalopram. ive heard of it before but my boyfriend or anyone i know has not taken them. my advise to you would be that instead of coming off them straight away, is to lower your dosage equally by both of these drugs. my boyfriends daily dose by the docter was given as 30mg of propanadol. hes only taking 10mg a day now because he also feels he is strong enough to get off of it. try maybe going down to 20mg citalopram and 30mg propanadol and then in maybe a months time 10mg citalopram and 15/10mg propanadol then in a months or so time after that visit your docter and have a quiet word with him/her stating that you've cut own your use of these two drugs and feel like your ready to be clean of them for good. he/she will then tell you the side efffects and what he/she feels is best for you too do. the side effects my boyfriends had by not taking as much propanadol is faster beating of the heart, shakyness and sweating. the docter told him this is diffferent in all types of people but its perfectly fine its just your bodys way of reacting to not having the drug as much anymore. if you do get side effects tho and they worry you go to see your docter, its better to be safe than sorry and good luck to you xxxx"

GordonBlack replied: "go really really slow is the best advice i can give. Withdrawel symptoms should be minimal if your Doc does this right. As for cpoing without them the gradual and long reduction should make you less dependant and thinking about them when you get down to low levels. But for the love of your mental health - DONT rush it !!!!!!! Many people take these like sweets - but they are really powerful drugs that need to be treated as such"

Citalopram and really vivid dreams ?? I've been on citalopram 10mg for nearly a week now and have been having REALLY vivid dreams since starting the meds.... at times i confuse dreams with reality (e.g- i dreamt a shop in my town had been shut down and when i walked past it and found it hadn't been, i was really genuinly shocked!) The dreams are never scary, generally just about everyday stuff.... sometimes i find it quite enjoyable as i remember the dreams from the night before through out the day! I know dreams can be affected by citalopram but has anyone had as vivid dreams as this where they confuse dreams with reality, or will they wear off as my brain gets used to the meds?

Nikki replied: "My step son was just telling me about this weird dream he had and he is taking Citalopram 20mg. Best of luck to you."

bryce k replied: "i have had several patients tell me the same thing. any time you start a med that changes the chemical amounts/makeup in the brain, there is an opportunity to experience changes. nobody really knows exactly how the chemicals in the brain work since the synapses they work on are too small to be observed as well as the fact that to do so would be extremely invasive on a very sensitive and complex organ. brain science (chemical interaction in mental illness) is a relatively new field that has only come into practice in the late 60's and early 70's. compare that to hundreds of years of medical scince and you can see where they might not know much in regards to brain functioning. there is really no way to know what changes a medication will bring when acting on the brain. all but one of my patients has said that the symptoms either die off or are greatly reduced with time. only one has had to change her medication but even she didn't have terror type dreams but more of a lucidity problem like yours. if it gets to be a problem for you, discuss it with your doctor. there are several meds that can be substituted and new ones being developed everyday."

Hollie ; ) replied: "Hi--that is a common risk with anti-depressants and all. Citalopram belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These medicines are thought to work by increasing the activity of the chemical serotonin in the brain .This product is available in the following dosage forms:Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: You may have to take citalopram for 4 weeks before you begin to feel better. Your doctor will check your progress at regular visits during this time. Also, you may need to keep taking citalopram for 6 months or longer to help prevent the return of the depression . ***Do not stop taking this medication without checking with your doctor. Your doctor may want you to gradually reduce the amount you are taking before stopping it completely to prevent side effects .*** Make sure your doctor knows about all the other medicines you are using. Citalopram may cause a serious condition called serotonin syndrome when taken with some medicines. Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages while you are taking citalopram .This medicine may cause some people to become drowsy, to have trouble thinking, or to have problems with movement. Make sure you know how you react to citalopram before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert or well-coordinated .Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects."

Maria m replied: "well my husband was taking citalopram he had the same thing .but win you cant separate the dreams from reality or it becomes a problem you may need to change meds this drug was not good for my husband he became coufused an began falling.it also is a long act ting pill one pill stays in your body for 36 hours .their is a short ac king on from the same family.work real well with out the side effects .good luck"

Is it possible to go directly from taking Citalopram to taking Mirtazapine with no break? I have recently decreased my dose of Citalopram from 40mg to 10mg daily, as I was intending on coming off them completely. However, I had a very bad depressive episode recently and my GP told me that Mirtazapine would be more suitable. He told me to take the course of Citalopram I had left and then start straight away on 15mg of Mirtazapine without a break. This was the same GP who over Xmas told me to come off Citalopram over a 2 week period (resulting in an awful Xmas), which prompted me to go back on them at a 20mg dose daily, as the side effects were horrible. Since switching to Mirtazapine, I have had the same side effects from coming off the Citalopram (though I don't feel totally spaced out all day, by the time I need to take my Mirtazapine I feel awful and had a nosebleed one evening as a result), though these are getting better with time. The Mirtazapine itself helps me sleep and I do feel a bit more positive because of it. Though unfortunately the side effects of this weren't made clear - i.e., the drowsiness and I blacked out the first morning I took them. So am now taking them at night. Should I have made this transition so quickly or am I just the victim of another quack GP?

AbeLincolnParty replied: "The nosebleed might be due to high blood pressure as Mirtazapine frequently causes this. Although the FDA link below does not mention a specific drug interaction with citalopram one might exist and it may be the case that mixing them together increases the risk of hypertension. Your doctor should file a report with the FDA if this is the case, that is just about the only way interactions get into the literature. alpha 2 receptor blockade by this drug promotes high blood pressure (it also blocks alpha 1 receptors that lower blood pressure, but which one wins?) Mirtazapine also has antihistamine effects like diphenhydramine that cause drowsiness. Although not mentioned in this FDA link, I have read of a report that suggests that people who take clonidine for high blood pressure when given Mirtazapine develop rebound hypertension (the drugs act in a opposite way on alpha receptors). "

is citalopram safe? i have been told to have this upt o 20mg for depression and severe social anxiety. iv e heared bad things about people getting worse and killing themselves. is this true. what does it change in you? will i suddenly not be scared to go outside.

Joe Kool replied: "Seems to be a problem if you mix it with other types of anti-depressants. "

Mr Magoo replied: "has different side affects for different people. maybe you could start of on 10mg and increase the dose as and when you need. good luck."

Steph replied: "All drugs have their potential side effects and risks. The question you have to answer is do the benefits outweigh the risks. If you take the medication and it doesn't help you within 6 weeks, you can always go back to your doctor and try something new. In the case of anti anxiety and antidepressant medications it's ALWAYS a case of trial and error. They also are not an overnight cure. It takes at least 6 weeks for them to have an affect on you. Also, with the people getting worse and committing suicide you have to take into account that they were probably on the brink of that before they started medication, and the medication may not have been the best one for them. If your symptoms are really bad, speaking from experience, I would give the medication a shot. Maybe you could also go to a psychologist and get therapy as well as the medication from your family doctor or psychiatrist. This is usually the most effective method of treatment. I wish you the best."

Roxy replied: "My doctor prescribed 20mg citalopram for post natal depression - it started to work very quickly and very effectively. I found it to be very good for me - I didn't want to hide in the house or harm myself. It took about 18 months for me to get completely well but without the drug I wouldn't have done it. 20mg is a relatively low dose, and can be increased if you feel it's not helping or even reduced. Keep in regular touch with your doctor to monitor your condition and perhaps ask to referred for counselling - it helps some people. Best of luck. I hope you feel better soon."

RadicalReason replied: "There are cerainly reports of citalopram increasing anxiety in some people. Try and feel safe, happy and secure in that you are going to try the drug to see if it works for you.If it does not, there are there other drugs and treatment plans. Citalopram and its newest variant escitalopram are french designed and thought to be one of the safest serotonin re-uptake inhibitors along with Fluoxetine (Prozac). May I add that maybe it would be worth seeing a CBT therapist. Often social anxiety arises from thoughts of shame, insecurity and inferiority and is quite treatable in the long run. The simple fact is that you are not an inferior, dumb or stupid speaker or conversationalist. In therapy your concerns would be shared in a protected, non-judgemental and helpful way, and the results could be life-changing. Goodluck and Best Wishes. Oh, "A Guide To Rational Living" by Albert Ellis and/or "Feeling Good" by David Burns may help you somewhat with your problems."

Dog rover166 replied: "According to Wikipedia it's been around since 1989 and is usually very well tolerated. Perhaps you should look it up and get some info for your piece of mind."

joelyboy replied: "Citalopram is an anti depressant that is successfully used by millions of people to treat depression with an anxiety component to their illness. The drug should be used under the supervision of a medical doctor either by a specialist (psychiatrist) or at a primary level by your general practitioner. You should be reviewed every three months or before if you feel changes to mood or your mental health. Ideally, it should not be used for long periods of time, that is over 12 months without being reviewed. The so called bad things you have heard are somewhat exaggerated but it can in rare cases have invoke suicidal edition. Initially, when you start using Citalopram you may feel a little shaky and somewhat out of touch but this will pass in usually four weeks. My advice is to give it a try. I have treated many patients successfully with Citalopram."

vickyvixen84 replied: "This is a warning put on most antidepressants, well the SSRIs for sure (which is what Citalopram is). It can be a very rare case where people taking SSRIs experience thoughts/feelings of suicide/self harm, but as i said these instances are rare. This can also happen if you mix them with other antidepressants or alcohol/illegal drugs. I feel however in your case the benfits far outweigh the risks. The body releases Serotonin which is a chemical that makes you feel good. It is found in people with depression that this serotonin is sometimes absorbed back into the brain therefore the tablets prevent this from happening. I would advise you to stick with them, they do work, maybe citalopram will not be suitable, but your dr will find another that will help you. You should disscuss any concerns with your dr, who will keep a close eye on your regularly. I hope it works out for you, try and stay positive and not worry about the side effects, i know this can be hard! Email me if you want to talk further: "

Dr Frank replied: "Citalopram is a very well established and commonly used anxiolytic/anti-depressant. The most common side effects are nausea, somnolence, dry mouth, increased sweating and tremor. There is an increase in risk of suicide and suicidal thoughts in children and adolescents. But the increase is very small."

kaleidoscope_girl replied: "I take 40mg, my boyfriend takes 30mg and my Mum takes 20mg. None of us have had any problems with this med - citalopram (cipramil) is very very effective and has been a godsend. It changes the levels of a brain chemical called serotonin, people with depression have lower levels of it than they should, it will take a little while to start working (2 weeks) and you should start feeling better by then (6 weeks to fully kick in). Have you had any counselling, as that will help along side the antidepressants. All the best, Rach x"

amy p replied: "i was on citalopram a few weeks ago and was on a high dose and i went back to the doctor as they was not having any effect. but i suppose it depends on how bad the depression is I'm on something else now. i must admit they did make me have bad thoughts but this could of bin down to the depression I'm still bad at the moment and do not feel I'm getting better. go back to your doctor if your worried. xx good luck xx"

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