hello have been taking citalopram 20mg now for about 17 days to help with my anxiety/depression/panic situations, have struggled sleeping for some time now even before starting my meds, lately have tried to have an hour in the afternoon and usually have around 40 mins but must drift into some sort of deep sleep for a short period as i am completely confused when i come around and feel disorientated for around 5 mins till i come too properly, has anyone else experienced this this anxiety/depression or on this medication, would appreciate any replies and thanks
What type of medicine you take ?
citalopram 20mg
Hi John,
Yes medication can have an affect on sleep, though to be honest even before i was on citalopram if i had an afternoon nap i felt disorientated when i first come to. I suggest you google 'mind sleep problems' and go to their website as they've some good advice about sleep problems and re-establishing a good routine and sleep association. It's a uk site but should filter in google search near the top.
If you find medication to be making it worse after a month or so, consider reviewing it with your doctor.
cheers caz, i fell asleep this afternoon for about forty mins when i woke i didnt know who i was where i was and couldnt work out who the things belonged to in my room, was a bit scary i must admit
Hi John
I find on the medication If I take a nap during the day I wake up disoriented but if I wake up and just lay there for a few minutes it goes by. I am on day 15 of the medication and I am still experiencing the dizzy spells and increased anxiety except today was not as bad as other days.
cheers, its a experiance thats for sure, sore throats lightheaded headaches and the rest