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Ive been taking 10mg of Citalopram for 2 weeks now, and the doc has said to start 20mg a day from tomorrow, should i expect to feel any different or have any side affects now i'm changing? am nervous.

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Hi i was on 10mg and now on 20mg still feel a little shakey at mo and tend to have dizzy spells but am back at docs thurs to ask him let me know how you go xxx

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drs often start you on a low dose to minimise any reaction. it seems like he thinks it's ok to increase them to 20.

try them and see and I hope they help you as they did me.

sandra.

I've been on citalopram for several years and have had dizzy spells, unexplained anxiety and shakiness on 10-20mg doses but my doctor combined it with clonazepam and all is quite normal. I feel relaxed and only mildy shaky. No anxiety at all. Good luck.

Francis

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stde

This is a normal method and i believe a pretty standard dose........don,t be afraid they certainly helped me and gave me breathing space...........good wishes..........stde

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Blackpuddingbob

Like many others, I have had anxiety problems for over 30yrs. Tried a lot of miracle cures, including lorazepam. Deadly.

I have been on citalopram, now for 18 months, increasing to 20mg. Like a vale has been lifted.. Don't be nervous. Go for it.. Take care.

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Well i tool my first 20ml citalopram yesterday, was very nervous as i said but i was fine, had a sick review at work so was worried i was going vomit as i did when i first tried the pills but i was fine, my appetite wastnt great but i ate, woke up with a bit of a night sweat but was thankful just to have a little sleep as not slept hardly in 5 weeks. Thanks for your comments they really helped me.

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emily9

Hi,I was also on 10mg,took them for 4 weeks then was told to up to 20mg,I was really scared as when started on the 10mg was getting headaches and dizzyness so was expecting the same,mild headache for a couple of days but disappeared,have now been on 20mg for nearly 4 weeks and I'm feeling so much better!

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angelfaced

4 days on since i started 20mg and its been ok, no side effects..

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angelfaced

ok so ive been takking 20mg for just over 2 weeks now and i'm having some better days and some bad days but before it was only bad days, see the doc next week.

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