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2 years ago•3 Replies

Hi thank you for the replies on the medication. I am worried about the side effects of citalopram, I mentioned I wasn't sure about taking not that I don't want to have anything that would help me, now I am upset and a bit stressed because I feel under pressure to take it I had negetive reactions from my parents. I'm sorry I am moaning about it, I apologise for this, now I don't know what to do. 😭😞💗

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Bananas52 years ago

Sorry I thought your 2 replies were positive/

Have I missed a post somewhere?

Sparklingsunshine2 years ago

Citalopram is an SSRI or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor to give it its full name. These are first line drugs prescribed for anxiety, depression, panic disorder, OCD etc. They help to increase the amont of serotonin available. Serotonin being an important neurotransmitter.

Its believed Fibro patients can have low levels of neurotransmitters like serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine which might explain some of the symptoms of Fibro, like fatigue, chronic pain and depression and or anxiety.

Im curious as to why your parents are against you taking them and with respect its not really any of their business. You're an adult and can make your own decisions about your medical care.

I understand your reservations, I have chronic migraines and low dose antidepressants are sometimes used as a migraine preventative. I tried 3 and couldnt get on with any of them due to side effects, but until you try you wont know. You might be fine and often the side effects greatly lessen over time anyway. The drugs company has to list every known side effect, if you read cold and flu capsule leaflets you'll see a list as long a your arm.

The choice is ultimately yours and no one should be pressuring you either way. But you need to ask yourelf honestly how much your anxiety is affecting you and your quality of life and are there non medication things you can try like CBT, therapy, mindfulness,meditation that you might want to try before going down the antidepressant route. Or if your anxiety is very bad then maybe antidepressants might be the answer.

The thing is you're not obliged to stay on Citalopram if it doesnt suit you. But most will need a least a month and possibly longer to see if its having an effect. And you might find some of your Fibro symptoms easing aswell.

DizzytwoModerator2 years ago

Hi there, I see this post is relatating to the one you did earlier. This would be better to have be posted on your previous post 😊

So as not to confuse members I will close replies to this post. Maybe you could copy and paste the above and add it to the post you started earlier thank you xx

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