Citalopram

Does anyone know if the a/d drug citalopram can cause headaches?

[MMoo]

Hay meg,

I'm not sure, but I definitely know stress and anxiety can. Ive had some monster headache and migraines and I now it's anxiety because as soon as I relax they go.

Ian

[Hidden]

They come when I am relaxing,just wondered if it was the tablets

[joe69]

No, well am ok with it....only thing it makes me do is want to sleep...

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O well ,I guess everyone's different ,thanks

[fadedlizard]

I'm sorry, I don't take the meds either but I do get a LOT of headaches which I put down to stress.

Perhaps you could NHS Direct a ring? I've found them very helpful when discussing side effects, dosages, etc

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Ok thanks

[fadedlizard in reply to Hidden]

No probs. Sorry it wasn't more helpful!!! Are you new to the meds? How long have you been taking them?

Hope you're doing ok.x

[Hidden in reply to fadedlizard]

Ok ,yes I started them last mon

[fadedlizard in reply to Hidden]

Ok. That's not long so it could easily be taking your body a little while to get used to them. I don't do meds but my friend is on these and she swears by them, has had really good results. I hope it will be the same for you

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Im already feeling a little brighter I must admit,even my friend remarked on it yest,so if I can get over the headaches,ha ha

[Kimmieblue]

Hi Meg

I take Citalopram, what dosage do you take? I had a slight headache when I started on them but it soon disappeared. Can take a few weeks.

Most A/Ds can cause headaches to begin with.

Anxiety can cause very bad headaches and depression can too, it could be that even though you feel you are relaxing the anxiety is still there in the form of a headache, call your GP tomorrow and ask for a talk with him/her over the telephone, they should be able to advise you, or NHS 111 are good too. All the best. X

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Im seeing the practice nurse tues for bloods ,il mention it to her xxx

[jules2105]

Hi meg

I had headaches for the first few weeks when i started taking citalopram. Its worth mentioning when you next goto see your gp if they don't go soon

Jules x

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Hi Meg hope your feeling better on the tablets as I told you in a previous message when you had to go to your health check I have been on them from 2 nd dec I had pounding headaches to start with but stick with them they have been my life saver.xx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Yes I will apart from the bad headaches I'm feeling a bit brighter,I'm on 10mg a day,

[Hidden]

Hi Meg the same dose as me the headaches will get better. You take care.xx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thanks love,got a shocker at the mo

[Hidden]

Thinking of you xx

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Thank you