WeL I have bin on citalopram for 6weeks now and I feel alit better but Iim getting alot of aches and pains mostly my ribs, back and chest. It feels like my ribs ache n throb all the time which to me is worrying. Do u think its because I need a higheror lower dose is this some side effects off the citalopram plz comment.
Thanks.
Hi Soohie
6 weeks and you feel a bit better - that's really good, and I imagine you will continue to improve as time goes on too.
I think one side effect is muscular pain, so that could account for the aches and pains in your ribs, back and chest. Anxiety also makes you feel more aches too, so could be both.
I used to get a lot of indigestion up in the chest rib area, but this has passed now.
What dose are you taking at the moment? I think as you're beginning to feel a bit better you wouldn't need a higher dose - I think continue on the dose you're taking. I'd imagine it is the medication which is causing it, but would be wise to get checked out with your doctor and discuss the dose you're taking.
I'm sure it will ease eventually, but do see your doctor too.
K xx
Sorry, the iPad misspelt your name .... should have said Sophie xx
Thankyou kate im on 20mg at the moment I do feel alot better so hopefully its just side effects to the tablets. Thankyou for u reply means alot. Take care.
Yes I take 20mg - it seems to be the general dose.
These tablets are amazing, and you should improve more as time goes by. Be aware you might get blips every so often though, but they'll pass. Always seems 3 steps forward, 2 steps back.
I'm sure the aches and pains ease soon, but obviously see your doctor if it continues.
K xx