hi, i have had a great deal of stress of late from various circumstances work related, i eventually made an apopointment to see my GP (first time in 2years) as i had really bad thoughts going through my head in the middle of the night (always in a cold sweat) i knew something was not right as previously i could cope with unbelievable amounts of stress but finally felt i had run out of steam. GP prescibed these tabs which i was dubious of at first as i am not a prone pill popper, its been only 5 days and although still a bit panicky am not having those terrible thoughts, first night was weird i took on an empty stomach and totally zonked me out, head still a bit foggy but clearing slowly, so far so good, better to try and fail than fail to try, will update after a few weeks as this is when this medication should really show affect (apparently), hope this helps anyone who is in a similar situation. Regards
My situation was similar to you, stressful situation at work went beyond my ability to cope with it. Ended up with me on Citalopram for 3 years and my wife for 2 years. It is a very good medicine. Takes 2-4 weeks to take effect.
Are you on 10mg or 20mg? 10mg is VERY mild and need not be worried about.
20 mg they are slowly working i think i dont seem so down although still feel a bit foggy but not as bad as it was, i cannot stop yawning at times and about an hour after taking tablet my jaw feels tingly, a real strange sensation, but as i take now before going to bed its not so bad, also stomach makes some strange noises whether i have eaten or not, other than that so far so good.
Hi JeffP
I'd definately recommend these tablets, i'm on 20mg and my mood lifted pretty quickly, i hardly get any side effects and i've been on lots of different kinds. I ended up having to leave some really good jobs in my time, now i'm on an even keel i hope to get back into work.
Best Wishes.
Tillymadonna