I was recently prescribed citalopram. I started on 10mg and was on that for about 6 weeks. I have been taking 20mg for about 5 days and I am started to get side effects again, especially in the mornings. I take it before bed because it makes me tired. I have such increased anxiety, I yawn a lot, I feel shaky, just general anxiety symptoms. Has anyone else experienced this, and if so, how long before symptoms subsided?
Hello
Be patient allow a further two weeks for the medication to work.
We all need to remember medications are not a complete restorative, you will need to try and help yourself by looking for coping skills and possible an understanding of why you feel the way you do. You can then approach your problems and move on remembering medications are a stop gap to help you feel more in control of your life
BOB
I've been on citalopram for 5 weeks at 20mg and still waiting for it to work I feel okay in the evenings, but mornings are horrible. I've been told it takes awhile to be effective.