i started citalopram 4 days ago for general anxiety I have had headaches hot flashes no appetite but yesterday felt my anxiety was better today it’s worse than ever before. Has this happened to anyone else
Hi Linda I experienced all of these symptoms when I first started on citalopram. What MG are you on?
20mg
Hi Linda,
You will find a lot of caring and helpful support here as you begin your Citalopram journey. It’s been only 4 days and it’s very much expected that you will feel a bit uncomfortable for the first couple of weeks. It then becomes easier but true relief takes time measured in months, not days or weeks for many. There are the odd exceptions who get almost immediate results that I have read about on patient reviews of this med. you will have to be patient and take calming supplements like Magnesium Glycinate and soothing teas. You could ask your doctor to prescribe a mild anti-anxiety med to help get you through this period. I have been on it for 4 months just increase a week ago from 10 to 20 mgs and up to 30 in a few days. It’s been difficult with periods of intense anxiety, which is to be expected as my chemistry get used to it. I have high hopes and you should too....just be patient...and good luck!
Thank you so much