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Is this Citalopram side effect?

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Today is 4th day of taking Citalopram and I start feeling very tight feeling in my throat, like somebody is holding my neck very tight and makes me feel sick/nauseated!

Is that common at all?

And my ears are full too so it is very uncomfortable/scary when I am swallowing!

Has anybody had similar experiences, please help?!!!

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autumnthebrat2

yup, I felt that way on Prozac in the beginning. Tension in the neck and muscles around your ears that make them full. Should go away, Starting these meds can create anxiety until your body gets use to it. Sometimes doc will provide you with a benzo to combat this, but why introduce another chemical in your body, try to ride it out. Good luck

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Ab2009 in reply to autumnthebrat2

Thank you so much for your reassurance, that will easy my anxiety! Today is slightly better with throat, hopefully ears will open eventually! 😊

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