Has anyone recovered on 10mg cit? Positives only please :-)

nh_user_1294324 · February 16, 2020, 7:06pm

Has anyone recovered on 10mg of citalopram? I tried 20mg but im sensitive and side effects were too much .

nh_user_1291291 · February 16, 2020, 10:34pm

6yrs ago I recovered on only 10mg when I had anxiety after having my first child! This time around, I started on 10 and only gave it 6 weeks and changed to 20mg - had terrible side effects that my doctor has put me back down to 10mg. So yes, you can but it takes longer than you think to fully work and even out in your body x

nh_user_1210540 · February 16, 2020, 10:45pm

Hi
I’m on 9 weeks Celexa 5 MG and Im expecting to recover on that amount so I think yes u can on 10 MG it just takes time
I’m on 5 MG because of the same reason as u sensitive to meds all meds
so they put me on 5 MG plus gave me lorazapam for high anxiety and side effects
so I’m going to finish week 9 Monday
how long have u been on ur meds 10mg if u don’t mind me asking
hope i could help u let me know please and ask me anything if u have more ???

nh_user_1044671 · February 17, 2020, 12:12am

yes, I did and then only was on 5mg as a maintenance dose.
i am too very sensitive to SSRI and standard doses are too high for me.
good luck!

nh_user_1293666 · February 17, 2020, 12:23am

congrats natalie

nh_user_1294324 · February 17, 2020, 9:14pm

Evening. itll be 6 weeks on Wednesday since I started. So up and down. High anxiety in the morning. Wish I had a magic wand to make me better tomorrow lol

nh_user_1294324 · February 17, 2020, 9:16pm

At least im not the only sensitive soul lol. Apparently 20mg is the starting dose. I couldn’t tolerate the side effects of 20mg.

nh_user_1294324 · February 17, 2020, 9:18pm

Have also been given quetiapine but nervous to try it.

nh_user_1293541 · February 19, 2020, 6:50pm

For sure. I am on only 5mg as I really couldnt tolerate 10mg. This dose is perfect and has made a huge difference for me. Im 80% recovered so yes, 10 mg can definately help you.

nh_user_1210540 · February 19, 2020, 8:30pm

HI
I just message u and also write to u on here because I am so excited to have found someone besides me that is taking only 5 MG of the Celexa and for the same reason as me being to sencetive on all meds
how long have u been on the 5 MG if u don’t mind me asking u
I’m almost crying because I know I’m not alone in the 5 MG anymore
do u mind me asking how long u been on it so far ?
I’m in the beginning of week 10 and still have side effects
do u have them still ? Why are u on Celexa for what if u don’t mind ?
Me for anxiety after a lot of stuff I been though for 23 month
please get back with me no one else on here that’s on 5 MG and this is helpful to me to know I’m not the only one was so scared that the 5 MG will not work because I though it’s not the right amount like everyone on the blog
they all started on 10 or 20 or even higher
so please be so good and write me back so thankful to have found u on here
babsyboo