I went on Citalopram last year after a sudden onset of depression and anxiety. It took about 6 weeks for the effects to start being felt and i could continue on with my life like normal. About a month ago I tried getting off the 20mg but my depression came back. Right now I am 6 weeks into getting back on and the depression is starting to become lighter. Me advice to anybody getting on it for the first time is to stick it out and not ruminate that you have depression. Keep busy and watch videos on YouTube about keeping positive. Also, look in yourself to discover what might have caused the depression. In my case one of the major causes was being extremely anti social. In fact talking with friends helps alleviate the depression symptoms. I also discovered through research that certain online addictions can drain your seratonin and cause depression.
Hi all, I've been on citalopram nearly a week now, and I must say I'm struggling to want to continue with it, I have a burning sensation when passing urine, at first I thought it may be thrush but after using treatment for thrush the pain was still there, I read on online that burning sensation can be due to the citalopram, any one else had this problem? If so how long does it last, if it's worth it in the long run I will try and persist with it xx
Wow, I could have written this myself! Finally admitted to myself I have been struggling for many years, GP prescribed 20mg. First day today, took the pill in the morning & within 2 hours I was feeling awful! Banging headache, paracetamol didn't touch it & extreme nausea, couldn't even stand the thought of entering my kitchen, let alone cooking dinner for my kids, & eating anything myself. I feel absolutely zapped of energy, & wow my eyes look like they did was I was partying (very hard 😉 in my youth! Reading other forums I do not know if I want to continue taking them? Weeks of feeling like this will only make my depression worse, I think i might just go with counselling instead......