citalopram side effects

nh_user_631094 · April 13, 2015, 4:22pm

Hi I am on cit 10 mg for 5 weeks I have severe heartburn .Will this symptoms go away or is better to stop the medication ?I don't know what to do because I feel like I have an iritation in my chest and I am scared I might have cancer or something.Anyone with these symptoms?

nh_user_674864 · April 13, 2015, 4:31pm

Don't worry about the heartburn it is normal with citalopram just get some gaviscon as I did n don't worry so much the citalopram will put u right....take care

nh_user_631094 · April 13, 2015, 4:52pm

Thanx Ethan sometimes is like my chest is on fire and I panick. I think I have GERD but since I start cit I feel worse.How long takes for tablets to work?5 weeks and still no benefits

nh_user_675010 · April 13, 2015, 5:38pm

Hiya it can take up to 6 weeks to kick in...make sure you drink plenty of water too I find that also helps hope you start to feel better soon

nh_user_674864 · April 13, 2015, 5:50pm

I'm on week 7 and feeling the benefits already...I'm taking 20mg tho

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nh_user_631094 · April 13, 2015, 6:26pm

Hi. I hope will work for me aswell.Better later than never.I should wait one more week,the problem is that I have no hope.I tried very hard to stay on them because I had horrible side effects and if I try a different med I have to go through the side effects again...and wait 4 weeks again...

nh_user_631094 · April 13, 2015, 6:27pm

When you start feeling better?

nh_user_675010 · April 13, 2015, 6:51pm

Hang in there it does get better

Katecogs · April 14, 2015, 12:19am

Yes I had heartburn for weeks, but it eventually eased off.

nh_user_496672 · April 14, 2015, 8:25am

Hi Cristina,

Yep had this and other things going on with breathing, panic attacks etc. Worried too much initially about too much! Now don't worry, but I am 4 months in, HANG IN THERE! It will be worth it!

Regards,

David

nh_user_631094 · April 14, 2015, 1:31pm

Thanks David,I don't know if it's anxiety or a side effect of cit.I know I am on low dose but I am affraid it can cause damage in my stomach because I have no appetite and chest burning

nh_user_496672 · April 14, 2015, 3:24pm

Hi,

I have not read of a discussion asking this question yet? However, I am sure someone out there will read and get back to you, it'll be intersting to know either way! So, come on you forum-ers! Get replying!

It is always best to try and eat something meal wise or nibble on something on a regular basis if you can irrespective of medication. Pleaes try.

Regards,

David