Worried about taking citalopram

[Notrightbutok]

Just been prescribed citalopram 20mg , have been taking St. John worts for about 2.5 years , should take my 1st dose tomorrow after looking at some of the post and possible side effects I am really worried about taking these. What should I do I'm a divorcee with two children I don't want to let them down, if these tablets cause me further problems😢

[rogerctyler]

Hi I've been taking citalopram 10mg for the last 5 years or so for anxiety & I have not suffered any of the side affects mentioned on the internet.

[Peddling]

They can take a while to get used to, for me about three weeks. But once into the groove all was well. I took a much higher dose than you too. Just try them and don't expect an instant response. You'll be fine.

[ddlimbaugh]

Hello, I am a pharmacist and I should tell you that it is not recommended to combine St. John's wart with citalopram. You increase the likelihood of unwanted side effects including the potentially dangerous serotonin syndrome.

[Hidden]

Don't take with over the counter remedies. When they are prescribed your usual meds are considered. I took for six months made me feel a lot better took about a month before I started to feel the benefit

[Deeferdi]

I took Citalopram for around 7 years and was ok with it, no side effects.

[opal11uk]

I am sure others will correct me if I am wrong but I didn't think it advisable to take St John's Wort when you have any heart problems, A/F or any other.

[3killeens in reply to opal11uk]

I thought that also.

[Notrightbutok]

Thank you all for your responses , the Doctor did tell me to stop the St Johns Worts, I feel a lot more confidence in taking these now ,hopefully I'll be smiling. again so. Thank again

[Yachtgirl]

Make sure St John's Wort is out of your system before commencing Citalopram. Check half life. If you are worried about side effects you are more likely to get them. A lot of medications take a couple of weeks to get used to, so if you find you need them give it a go and stay with it knowing it will improve.

[cassie46]

Hi I took Citalopram last year the lowest does for mild depression due to familar problems and my Dad's death. I only stayed on them for about 8 months and they helped take the edge of things. No side effects, I also take biso, dilizaem ramipril and rivaroxaban. After I decided to stop taking them , gradually reduced the dose over a few weeks and all is fine. So I would say give it ago and see if it helps.

cassie