Hi iv been taking 5mg citalopram since Monday and the last 2 nights iv not slept I fall asleep and wake instantly feeling really hot and panicky then I can't get back to sleep. I work 12 hour shifts and have a family so this is really effecting me and can't mind it being this hard starting them before.
Hey, there are lots of side effects, people say they last a few weeks. I was on them then stopped after 3 days, as side effects awfull, like you I woke hot and sweaty in night, also had grinding teeth and lack of appetite, felt sick etc. the side effects are perfectly normal, anything that is going to be strong enough to affect the brain and help anxiety and depression is going to have nasty side effects unfortunately :-( good luck xx
It will get easier just give it time at least two weeks. Hang in there its worth it in the end. Good luck.
Hi Dawn ..the lowest dose in the UK is 10mg as far as I know ..have you got the right dose?
Hi yeah doctor said 1 week at 5mg then upto 10mg I'm supposed to start tasking 10mg tomorrow but I'm terrified as I'm not sleeping taking the 5mg and the side effects terrible.
Thank you Keep telling myself I been on it a week already won't be long till I see a diffrence.
Hi Dawn
Dont worry, it's perfectly normal to have these side effects. They'll go after a few weeks. The end result is absolutely worth it.
You might find you'll feel like this each time the dose is upped, but hang on it there and persevere. x
Hi Dawn, I'm in the same boat at the moment. I was so scared about taking them ( I had managed to get my panic attacks under control but couldn't shake off the anxiety) My GP suggested taking half a 10mg tab for a few days then three quarters, working my way up to 10mg daily. I'm on day 7 of taking 10mg and have had a panic attack every single night since starting these tablets - even at 5mg.....but do not despair they get less intense as the nights go on. My first one felt like a near death experience, now a read a book to distract me!! my days are heaven!! I've got lots of enthusiasm for life again - being a good mum again is an awesome feeling!!! That's the upside of missing out on a couple of hours sleep. It is getting easier though. Stick with it, I am......I'm interested to know how you're getting on in a week or so.
Thank you it's good to know I'm not alone lol. The last 2 days iv kept busy and managed to sleep. Today I feel really weird and nauseous trying to take each day at a time for some reason I'm ok with people around me but when I'm in the house myself I start panicking and don't know why!! Hopefully by end next week I will feel like myself again or even a wee bit better.
Hi Dawn1208
Just wondering how you got on with the citalopram and the side effects? Did you carry on in the end and did they work for you? I'm in the same boat as you were. I've just upped my dosage to 10mg after 3 weeks on 5mg. When I started the side effects were so bad and I am hoping that they won't come back now! I hope everything worked out for you and you are well
It'll pass; sleep disturbances were one of my first side effects to up sticks and vamoose. I was having incredibly bizarre and at times disturbing dreams to begin with. Don't be disheartened.