has anyone tries the drug citalopram?

Question

what did you think i have add and depression and feel i have no seratonin thru my brain at all i can get manically low and depressed i have finaly give in to traetment even though this is hard for me and just wondered if anyone has tried it?what where the results my doctor has put me forward for cognative behavioral therapy too any one tried this ????thank you

Answer 1

It appears to me that there are two people on here that have been onto a website and have quoted the info word for word without knowing diddely squat of what it all means. So my advice is to go and speak to you GP who may refer you CBT. Also discuss with him about Citaloprame as there are other SSRI's that could suit you better. One being Setraline. This have very few if any side effects for when both taking and coming off of them. However, they have been known to increase weight, but this you can control by watching the your food intake.

Setraline has worked onders for me and I would not be here merrily typing away if it were not for that medication which I have been off now since November. Prior to that I was on Venlafaxine and if anyone suggests that medication refuse point blank to take it. I found it to be perverse to the extreme and made me very ill.

Eat the correct foods...especially green leafy veg;
No junk or processed foods;
Excercise;
Keep busy;
And keep out of strong sunlight;
Always take your meds (not unless they make you feel worse);
And take a rest when you feel the need;
Last but not least stay positive;

And remember it is not a sin to have mental health issues; 1 in 4 of the population will have these issues sometime during they're life time.

All the best and stay positive and you will get there. Grit the teeth.

Answer 2

It is one of the better pharmaceuticals and one of the better SSRI's concerning side effects alone... (Unless your a man, which you are obviously not so that doesn't matter......) But there was a real problem with it a few years back that can be more attributed to the Physicians that prescribed it and who to, more than the drug itself. It can be problematic but I don't know exactly what you have so...

Just because you say that's what you have, doesn't mean that's what it actually is... Even if you were diagnosed. That is how the problems and the instances of suicide occurred... misdiagnosis which is very common in the psychiatric field... Unfortunately... Suicide is often a less mentioned side effect if the doctor doesn't know what they are doing and continues to treat with a medication that is not for what the patient actually has.

Manic and Bi Polar behavior often morphs and changes in a patient (mostly because they can be deceptive and illusive and dishonest about their symptoms) and during a manic episode, it is easy to forget the possibility of the upswing and ust call someone depressed... Many family practitioners do this as they do not spend enough time with a patient to properly diagnose them.


If it is really just depression and you are certain that you are not manic or Bi Polar (which is often misdiagnosed as ADHD or ADD) . Try Sam-e. It is a chemical process that mimics the natural chemicals that your brain starts to make less of due to age or stress or a faulty coping mechanisim due to home life or negative life experience.

I always suggest councelling over medication. But the patient has to really want to get better and be proactive about the process... not just have a desire for a quick pharmaceutical fix.

Answer 3

I have been taking Citalapram now for 5 weeks, they have just started to "kick in" the past couple of days. Before this though the side affects I found were so much worse than the depression and panic attacks I was having... But if you hang on in there, you will feel the benefit soon. I went from 20mg to 40mg a day. Although I do feel much better, I still am getting "waves" of both panic and depression, mainly in the evening, this may be because I take my tablet in the morning, and its wearing off??? Dont know for sure, thats my theory. Give them a good go,

Answer 4

I'm not on Citalopram, but I suffer with anxiety and am currently in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. It is very hard work, but I can honestly say my life is changing for the better! Drugs can help stabilise your moods/serotonin levels, but it is not a cure. Cognitive therapy that will alter your thought process and change your way of thinking will prove to be the best treatment in the end.

I've included a link below that will give you a lot of info on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Good luck!

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Answer 6

I am currently on Citalopram (Celexa is the brand name) and have been on it for about 5 years now. It worked for quite a while, but turns out my health problems are more serious and I will probably need to be on a thyroid medication for the rest of my life as well. Stay on it for at least a few months to see if it helps you. Good luck!

Answer 7

Yup, I have bipolar disorder (manic depression), citalopram has worked extemely well for me. Depression, with the right treatment does get better. I was ill for some time and now feel really really well. I wish you all the best, hang on in there x

Answer 8

I'm on citalopram and find it really helpful. I'm on 40mg a day and it took a couple of weeks to feel any benefits and a month for the full benefits to take effect. I have been referred to a therapist for CBT, but am not sure how this will work, but I am willing to give it a try.

Answer 9

I've been on citalopram, unfortunately it didn't work for me and trigger physcosis :( But when I stopped taking them I went back to normal. I've had a few sessions of CBT too, this is likely to help you very much - make the most of it - its hard work, but worth it. Hope you get better soon.

Answer 10

Citalopram is safe and well-tolerated in the therapeutic dose range of 20 to 60 mg/day. Distinct from some other agents in its class, Citalopram exhibits linear pharmacokinetics and minimal drug interaction potential, making it a better choice for the elderly or comorbid patients.
Citalopram can have a number of adverse effects. In clinical trials, over 10% of patients reported fatigue, drowsiness, dry mouth, increased sweating (hyperhidrosis), trembling, headache, dizziness, sleep disturbances, cardiac arrythmia, blood pressure, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, heightened anorgasmia in females, impotence and ejaculatory problems. In rare cases (around over 1% of cases), some allergic reactions, convulsions, mood changes, anxiety and confusion have been reported. Another uncommon side effect is bruxism (teeth grinding). Occasionally, panic attacks, thoughts of suicide or self-harm may occur or increase in the first few weeks, before the antidepressant effect starts.
Citalopram and other SSRIs have been shown to cause sexual side effects in some patients, both males and females. Although usually reversible, these sexual side effects can sometimes last for months, years or possibly indefinitely even after the drug has been completely withdrawn. This disorder is known as Post SSRI Sexual Dysfunction.
Citalopram is contraindicated in individuals taking MAOIs. It is considered relatively safe in overdose, although fatal cases of dosages 840 mg to 1960 mg have been reported.[