Panic,

Just started on citalopram last week,10mg, had a scare on sat with my asthma, awfull, today around lunch time a panic attack with palps, tried to get in docs but couldn't ,have to manage now as best I can,it's awfull

[sheffieldwed]

ah hi meg i know how you feel i went through a terrible stage with panic attacks i am on citalopram 20mg and been taking them for 4 weeks now and just started feeling better dont get me wrong still have off days but not like i was they say 3 to 5 weeks before you notice a difference and all these lovelies on here said stick with them i did start on 10mg but didnt notice much diff so see how you feel and if no better go back to gp let me know how you go xxxx

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Yes il have to stick with it as u say ,but it's hard to concentrate on anything else at the mo

[sheffieldwed]

ah you will be fine meg just take one day at a time until you start to feel better i couldnt drive with mine and my gp said face your fears i know its hard but i am doing it and it is getting easier chin up xxx

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Seem to b having more bad days than good at the mo,can't even face going outside either

[Chopper1975]

Hi. I've been on cital for 3 months now. Initially 10mg then 20mg. At first they heightened my anxiety and irrational/racing thoughts. I was about ready to give up on them after 6 weeks but eventually they kicked in and now I feel better than I have in a very long time. Ride the storm if you can as you will eventually feel better. It just takes a while for the meds to get going. Some say a few weeks, for me it was more like 2 months. It's worth it though. I feel for you so try and stay strong. Good luck.