Citalopram

[Butterballturkey]

First time on any ssri ..finding it difficult to gauge how I feel. I seem really tired is that something anyone else has experienced it’s week 5 now. Good news is I can’t stand to drink any alcohol the taste is terrible so no drinking for 5 weeks either ( a good thing) is that normal?

[Celtic274]

I found citalopram useful but eventually had to change to venlafaxine I struggle to get much sleep I Don't think it's the venlafaxine that causing it as even with sleepers I struggle with sleep ! Always go with what you doctor recommends as he's best place to help ! Good luck all the best david

[Blueruth]

I stopped drinking on the SSRI I am taking too. I do partake sometimes but not even every other week. I think an SSRI should help you get on to the business of doing well but not make you feel drugged. 3/4 of feeling better is learning how to [fill in the blank]. It has been many years but that drug made me wired at first. I you tired at night or during the day? Maybe it is messing with REM just enough so you aren't aware.

[Iceman64]

I've been on citalopram for ten years and have no ill effects. I drink alcohol when and how much I want without effects. Sometimes I lay off the Celexa for a couple of weeks to let the 'ol brain receptors regroup (advice from a researcher that studies this). It does seem to be a bit more effective when I start back.

[lowtech]

Haven't noticed taste effect. Just feel a bit 'out of it' and distant from reality. Low dose daily 10mg for me, mind you.