Terrible insomnia on Citalopram.

Treatment and medication
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Hi all,

I have been on 20mg of Citalopram for close to 7 weeks.

A lot of the side effects are better, apart from constant urination and terrible insomnia.

I had the insomnia last time but not this long. I either get no sleep at all or a couple of hours.

I have tried all the usual things..Kalms, Nytol, sleep hygiene, relaxation techniques, breathing etc but to no avail. The Nytol worked for a couple of nights but not now.

I have sleeping tablets from the doctor but take them sparingly as I am scared of addiction.

I know there used to be a Seven Seas sleep aid called Slumber & a drink called Slumber Cup but I can't find it online. Anyone heard of it?

If anyone has any other remedies or help, I would be eternally grateful, as I am going slowly mad with little or no sleep.

Thanks

Best wishes

Sophie ☺ x

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Hello Sophie,  I wish i knew how to resolve insomnia, i am on Citalopram also. I have tried everything like yourself to no avail. I hope someone can help with some answers. My insomnia is also due to physical pain. 

Elizabeth.

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Hi Sophie,

I shall pm (personal message) you in a little while!

Regards,

David

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Hi Elizabeth,

I shall pm (personal message) you in a little while.

regards,

David

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I was told by my doctor to take it in the morning to get a better sleep at night.  It can keep you awake after taking it, but I also have read some people become sleepy after taking it.

Worth changing the time of day if you haven't tried that yet.

Also if you ever feel tired during the day, don't sleep as it'll mess up the nights sleep.

Mirtazapine is something my son was prescribed with when he had insomnia taking Fluoxetine.  He sleeps well now.

K x

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Hi Sophie, im on week 7 too and going through the same thing! Did the insomnia get better for you?? xxx