week 8 citalopram

[Stitch22]

I’m on week 8 of citalopram on 20mg and still having some anxiety, especially in a morning and now some in the evening. Will this stop as I’m not wanting to up my dosage if I can help it 😔

[alphaind]

Hi Stitch22

It's very normal...give some more time for the med to work... maybe one more week. I am sure that you will see the desired result. Don't give up and wishing you good luck

[LylaRose]

Hi, in my experience it takes a while and slowly improves. I've been on this for over a year, and it took a fair while, like for you, for my morning anxiety to gradually reduce. It's not a miracle cure but has made the difference for me between not coping at all, and being able to live life. Happy to help if you've any questions. Take care of yourself. Xxx

[Cardinals1]

I would give it another week or two. If then you are still having anxiety in the morning and evening, I would talk you dr. or therapist about possibly increasing the dose, adding something to go with the Lexapro, or changing it all together.

[bethelbee]

Celexa(citalopram) by itself may or may not be enough to control anxiety. I was on it years ago and needed an anti anxiety med along with it to help control my anxiety. As others said, give it a little more time to see if it helps before seeing your doctor about a possible dosage increase or an additional med.

[JulesLou21]

Hi I'm 2weeks into Citalopram, and just got over horrendous 1st week side effects. Just wondering about sleeping experiences from you guys who have been on it longer . I am currently taking some prescribed anti histamines to help me sleep , but want to get off them asap . Thanks for any advice .