Citalopram and Kalms. Is it ok to take both at the same time.

Treatment and medication
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Hello all, just wondering here if taking the off the shelf mild anxiety supplement ‘Kalms’ and cit at the same time is ok? I buy this in Tesco. I take 2 three times a day as the box advises, alongside 30mg Citalopram which I take at 10pm. I was taking it before citalopram in an attempt to reduce my anxiety a bit. I think it worked a bit back then so I’ve continued to take it.  If anyone has any advice or experience  i’d love to hear from you.  Thanks, Manny.

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Hi Manny, if my memory serves me, I believe Kalms is a Homeopathic remedy. So yes, it is safe to take with your Citalopram. 

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Hi yes you can take kalms with citalipram I work in a pharmacy and people buy kalms and are on that type of medication to ..

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I have taken them but not at the same time as an ssri.  I think calms would be ok but the likes of St. John wort and other here herbal stuff can really interact so just be careful x 

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Thank you Kaycee for the reassurance that I’m not being stupid taking these.👍x

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Hi Maria, I much appreciate your experienced and reassuring response. Thank you 😉x

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I was thinking of taking them but iam having withdrawal symptoms of taking citalaprm as I stoped them suddenly then started them again so the doctor has now taken me off them and gave me diazipam to calm me down as I get very shakey cold sweats but the diazipam does work I'm just wondering how long I will feel like this for please can u reply to me thank u

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Hi Laura, yes thanks for the tip as your advice is right about St.Johns and the likes of 5-HTP causing problem alongside an SSRI. Serotonin Syndrome which is serious can occur if mixing these off the shelf stuff with SSRI’s.  Kalms is fairly mild stuff but I was just needing reassurance as stranger things can happen in life.  Thanks for replying 🙂x

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You was thinking about taking kalms you mean . They are no way near as strong as diazipam , I would stick to diazipam and see how you get on I Carnt give advice on how long they will take to work as everyone is different .

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Your welcome hope it helps you feel better soon not nice is it I have been on citalipram for 10 weeks now and had so many side effects but this site is very help full ..

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it might be sake to take the other stuff from tesco,but i r recommend you just take citrolopram,as each medication will give side effects

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Thanks marsh for you opinion regarding the extra side effects alms might create, it's a valid point. I hope the cit is all I will need, here's hoping! It's 23.53 and my anxiety is very muted, my hearing is very ringing and buzzing right now, feeling a bit numb and anxiety is minimal. It's the morning that are a nightmare for me right now. I definitely can feel the cit medicating me right now.....

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Do you practice deep breathing or any sort of relaxation, I have always found they really help to quieten my head down when I am in high anxiety mode.  You tube is great for finding relaxation videos. 

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hiya, what happens if you dont eat before taking the kalm tablets?