2006-09-19 01:54:25 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
anxiety, hence the citalopram, you may also be having trouble sleeping, i have been prescribed the same to regulate my sleep pattern, which in turn causes anxiety, depression. one of the side effects of citalopram is drowsiness, and personally i find this a better option than a pure sleeping tablet, which i believe to be highly habit forming. it took a week or so to notice any difference but you should feel a little "picked up".
good luck with yourself
sometimes i find just chatting about things helps resolve a lot of my "issues". and try to remember that you didnt always feel nervous and down, confidence will come back to you.. relax
p.s if you get a feeling of being a little spaced out, ask your doc about trying SERTRALINE.
2006-09-19 02:03:59 · answer #1 · answered by kylus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well my doctor put me on citalopram 20mg because I have tinnitus and people have reported it helps. Not only did it have no affect on the tinnitus, but it turned me into a zombie with no interest in anything, even my hobbies.
My doc said I could just stop taking them if I wanted to, so I did. Just a warning...for heavens sake don't just stop.....when it comes to it, wean yourself off very very slowly over a few months, as the withdrawal symptoms, if I had taken them for depression, would have made me feel my condition had returned and I needed to go back on them! Awful symptoms, dizziness, sweats, confusion, headaches. Maybe they're made that way to sell more......cynical ain't I?!
2006-09-19 02:07:35 · answer #2 · answered by Sylvia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have doubts about the pharmaceutics being the right ones for what you are suffering from, go to a different doctor to see what he says. That way you will find out is she/he will agree with those pills or if they advice other ones and you will also have more information's on your condition.
2006-09-19 02:05:19 · answer #3 · answered by cifurtrue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-22 23:34:57 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor put me on citalopram when I was depressed - post natal depression turned into mild depression when it was undiagnosed. Are you or have your been pregnant.
2006-09-19 02:09:28 · answer #5 · answered by Roxy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't answer that, not having medical qualifications!
But if you don't know or haven't asked the prescribing doctor, I would assume that is a bigger problem. Putting unquestionable faith in a system!
2006-09-19 02:13:16 · answer #6 · answered by Kathryn r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Citalopram (Cipramil) depression, panic disorder
Olanzapine (Zyprexa) schizophrenia, mania
2006-09-19 02:11:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't the foggiest idea, and since I don't prescribe medicines, I'm totally happy with that.
The main point is, do YOU know what you're suffering from?
2006-09-19 01:59:51 · answer #8 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
citalopram is used to treat depressive illness and panic disorder
olanzapine is used to treat schizophrenia
2006-09-19 02:10:32 · answer #9 · answered by lynneroberts23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
got to be some form of depression -possibly bipolar program by stephen fry on bbc2 at 9pm tonite -tuesday all about it -might help
2006-09-19 02:51:32 · answer #10 · answered by manic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋