Citalopram long term side effects| 7 MUST KNOW tips!

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This video examines long term side effects of Citalopram. Citalopram(Celexa) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of depression. It can be also used off label to treat anxiety or OCD.Celexa is the brand name for Citalopram.This video looks at Citalopram 10 mg, 20 mg as well as 40 mg as well long term side effects.
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00:00 Intro
00:29 What is Citalopram?
00:53 How does Citalopram work?
01:13 Dosing & administration of Citalopram?
02:10 How long to take Citalopram?
02:54 Long term side effects of Citalopram?
03:42 7 MUST KNOW tips for Citalopram!
04:06 Citalopram side effects weight gain
05:06 Citalopram alcohol
05:16 Contraindications to Citalopram
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@cubancucumber 3 жыл бұрын

Im on 10mg to treat both my depression and anxiety. Just had my 4th tablet. I don’t feel very different. I have hear that it takes about a week or so to kick in.

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, give it up to 4-6 weeks for the full effect.Some individuals do feel better earlier( that is in the first couple of weeks.)

@dariokovacic3208 3 жыл бұрын

It takes more, 4 to 6 weeks. For me first 2 weeks was wery Bad, it is much better now after 2 months

@Martin-lp3ky 3 жыл бұрын

Months even

@VincentRE79 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThinkYourHealth If it has had little effect on you in 6 weeks, is it time then to try another medication?

@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын

4 7 WEEKS

@timthorn4064 3 жыл бұрын

Been on 30mg 2 months and absolutely loving it. Got my life back again.

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience with other viewers and great to to hear that you have had a benefit with this medication.

@kieunguyen-jk2cf 2 жыл бұрын

Do you gain weight please?

@timthorn4064 2 жыл бұрын

@@kieunguyen-jk2cf I didn't gain or lose weight, no. No weight changes.

@ArcticFoxx85. 2 жыл бұрын

@@kieunguyen-jk2cf some do some don't.

@kieunguyen-jk2cf 2 жыл бұрын

thans so much

@corayilmaz9486 Жыл бұрын

Psilocybin containing mushrooms saved my life. The drastically reduced my benzodiazepine withdrawal allowing me to quite illicit pill addiction after three years of heavy daily use before it would had became medically dangerous to quit. It has also helped me survive depression.

@ellaaysun6181 Жыл бұрын

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@ohmakure4716 Жыл бұрын

@Vicky Desmond I feel the same way too. I put too much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels. I am also glad to be a part of this community.

@aydin6219 Жыл бұрын

Tripping is not all that bad but one has to find a good mycologist to teach you the right things you need to know

@Mrhandfriends 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video - quick video -quick advice - quick answers !

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your remarks, thanks for stopping by!

@mikeinkc 3 жыл бұрын

On 10mg... After one week I felt so much better. On week 4 and feel like my old self again.

@rachelgibson1858 3 жыл бұрын

That's great!! This comment gives me hope for my father. He just started taking it and all the possible side effects have me nervous for him.

@cubancucumber 3 жыл бұрын

Your old self as in the good one?

@mikeinkc 3 жыл бұрын

If you have problems with insomnia, take a dose of melatonin before bed... It relieves the insomnia. Also, I cut down on meat products, eat more veggies, fruits, grains, that will naturally make sleeping easier (if you have meat, eat SEVERAL hours before bedtime. I also stop eating dairy 12 noon)

@badger4361 3 жыл бұрын

Been on 10 mg for 10 years, nothing to worry about, it is VERY helpful.

@kalmarie5526 3 жыл бұрын

Me too, I was so scared to try it but I’m so happy I did.

@JoseGonzTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Trying this medication for my anxiety disorder. Hoping this will help with my frequent panic attacks. Wish me luck on my journey!

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck and report back if you can!

@kellygruenwald6468 3 жыл бұрын

Any updates?

@JoseGonzTravels 3 жыл бұрын

@@kellygruenwald6468 bad stomach aches, increased heart rate, shortness of breath, and headaches. Made my anxiety worse, feel better now that I’m off...

@stacyannjohnson4219 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoseGonzTravels how long did you take it for?

@timthorn4064 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoseGonzTravels sorry to hear it didn't help you. Hoping you find the thing that works well for you. Good luck and all the best

@MonzonMedia 3 жыл бұрын

I always learn so much from you Doc, very informative and a wealth of info on your channel.

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!Always good to see you.

@Mrhandfriends 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video !!!

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

@TheOldMayfieldPlace 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation of what to expect from citalopram. BTW -- congratulations on 1000 subs. Great job!

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you support and thanks for your well wishes.

@nickhomer6799 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for following up on this. I really appreciate that. The dry mouth is what really gets me.

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.Appreciate your support!

@Theoaktreee42069 Жыл бұрын

The only symptoms I got was decreased appetite, slight nausea and I felt very tired but that only lasted for about a week and the symptoms started to clear up, please don’t be put off by the side effects, I almost stopped taking citalopram after 2 days but I convinced myself to stick to them for atleast a month and honestly that was the best decision of my life, I can actually live my life normally now, my mindsets improved and I’m a lot more organised, my heads a lot more clearer and I feel so much happier, so even if you may feel bad for the next few days, you’re doing this to benefit your future self and you’ll be so grateful that you started them. I know starting new medication can be scary but your doctor wouldn’t of prescribed you them if they thought you’d have a bad reaction, also it’s really important to be patient with the meds, after about two weeks I felt better but I was still getting panic attacks, I only felt the full effects at about 6 weeks, but you might start to feel them at 4 weeks, you’ve got this

@leesajustin3966 Жыл бұрын

My nausea lasted for 3months 😂😂😂but now I'm fine it was hell also for me when I started but I'm glad I didnt stop

@onaraider2007 Жыл бұрын

I have been using it for two weeks. It is hard to see progress so far. What is your dosage?

@leesajustin3966 Жыл бұрын

@@onaraider2007 mine is 20mg

@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын

Doctors have no clue on whether you get sick dangerously from ssri's and just take risk and get paid to give it out.

@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын

@@leesajustin3966 Sounds strange.

@ProfessorTanyaSpeaks 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats, John! 1000 subscribers!!! 🎈🎈🎈🎈

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Happened on New Years Day! I good start to the new year!

@ProfessorTanyaSpeaks 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThinkYourHealth definitely!!! 👏🏼

@AmyAnneBla 3 жыл бұрын

Oh aren’t you a lovely human ❤️ thank you for this!

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you!

@engidateshale9521 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your brief information

@ThinkYourHealth 2 жыл бұрын

Read entire transcript here: drthinkyourhealth.com/citalopram-long-term-side-effects-everything-you-need-to-know/

@snargk 3 жыл бұрын

Citalopram saved my life. Had some light side effects in the beginning but everything is fine now since 4 years on 30mg.

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Great thanks for sharing your experience.

@joser83111 3 жыл бұрын

Were you able to sleep well with citalopram?

@snargk 3 жыл бұрын

@@joser83111 no Problem after a week. The body had to get used to citalopram so the first days there can be some problems

@melissatirado4726 3 жыл бұрын

@@snargk hey how long did it take you to feel better? im 4 weeks on 30mg and still don't feel too great. its helped me with panicking

@snargk 3 жыл бұрын

@@melissatirado4726 it should be better after 6 weeks

@EliMagidsLuxuryHomes 3 жыл бұрын

Great Info on Celexa -- always great info . I am still afraid to take Benadryl to often . Video is terrific !

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your remarks, thanks as always.

@SciFirstMovieTalk 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing this useful and clear information! :)

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful.Cheers!

@SciFirstMovieTalk 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThinkYourHealth You`re very welcome! :)

@SocialConfidenceMastery 3 жыл бұрын

This is good to know!

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@zocco15az Жыл бұрын

Thank you love your presentation style very informative.👍🤓

@ThinkYourHealth Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@deb533 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, now maybe I understand why I have troubles with low sodium levels, and if they get low you get very weak. Great information.

@LittleImpaler 3 жыл бұрын

I'm on it. 10 mg. First time ever in my life having depression.

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by.Do tell in a couple of weeks if you are feeling better.

@toffy7598 3 жыл бұрын

How has it been?

@musicmitchy4296 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sensitive to these things. I tried to start this 3 or 4 times now. So this time I am taking half of a 10ml for a week. Hopefully this works.

@illestobeyer 3 жыл бұрын

ive been taking this for years. DO NOT take it on an empty stomach because it will make you feel EXTREMELY nauseous

@Martin-lp3ky 2 жыл бұрын

Can I ask wat amount and wat time u take

@keyd9846 2 жыл бұрын

Omg yes it will

@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын

Why they recommend six months only.

@tcskips 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been on citalopram 20mg for 8 days for depression and my overall mood has improved however it’s basically killed my sex drive and therefore ED is an issue.

@ignacionoblecilla1376 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going through exactly the same, don’t like it and excessive yawning

@raydoyle40 2 жыл бұрын

i have exactly tge same problem im currently trying to get off it an the side affects are horrendous once im off never again will i use a ssri

@walkingsneese3431 2 жыл бұрын

@@raydoyle40 how long was u on them

@jayton580 2 жыл бұрын

Exercise and testofen or aswagahda should help increase your libido

@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын

@@walkingsneese3431 Six months is recommended max

@GlennLittleford 9 сағат бұрын

On 20mG, I find the best time is 5pm, makes me relax in the evening.

@rebeccacluff2875 3 жыл бұрын

Day 5 on 20mg. Having diarrhea , and nausea . No appetite , feeling shaky and on edge at the end of the day .

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Side effects usually are temporary and should improve.Reach out to your health care provider so they can advice you accordingly.

@TBWhippedIT 2 жыл бұрын

Ur beautiful

@Rodeo1202 3 жыл бұрын

Really helped with my anxiety but did nothing for depression.

@Randompancakes12345 Ай бұрын

Are you off now? If so, did you have any withdrawel symptoms?

@patkelly8309 2 жыл бұрын

I've taken 40mg of citalopram daily for the last 12 years! Occasionally I have gotten my repeat prescription in several days late and the intense feelings of worthlessness and morbidity when this has occurred are crippling.

@kimoanamusic8533 2 жыл бұрын

Same here. 12 years and 30-40mg. I wonder about the long term effects. Currently trying to come off but the tears and the zaps are no joke right now...🥺🥺🥺🥺

@TristanWardCoombe 2 жыл бұрын

If I miss just one dose, I turn angry and uptight. Once I stopped taking it altogether, after a week I was getting withdrawal symptoms, horrible headaches dizziness and losing time by just being on auto pilot. It's a scary drug that I'm addicted to and literally no matter how much I try can't escape from. Wish I was never convinced to ever having it, such a evil horrible additive drug

@Radioactivestatic 2 жыл бұрын

@@TristanWardCoombe that’s why you are supposed to taper off very slowly. Never just stop taking something like antidepressants.

@kieunguyen-jk2cf 2 жыл бұрын

You gain weight please?

@patkelly8309 2 жыл бұрын

@@kieunguyen-jk2cf Some people can. It isn't always but occasionally, yes.

@sarahaked2667 2 жыл бұрын

I have been on 20mg for one week. I do feel calm but first few days my head felt fuzzy and I don't feel hungry. Also I noticed that when I'm driving the dash goes blury but I can still see the numbers

@freefallwefall 3 жыл бұрын

Was on 20 mg/day for about 9 months. Things came back worse, even with the exclusion of alcohol, so now I'm taking 40mg/day for another 3 months and counting.

@freefallwefall 3 жыл бұрын

In addition to the citalopram I'm also on Bupropion XL (to help with sexual dysfunction and appetite) and Quetiapine (to help suppress feelings while I await CBT).

@tabitha1017 Жыл бұрын

Been on celexa for 14 years. I don’t get depressed EVER , and it helps with my anxiety . My psychiatrist wanted to switch me to something she felt was better. I declined as celexa works like magic for me.

@jennifer6814 Жыл бұрын

Hi, did you have side effects at first?

@tabitha1017 Жыл бұрын

@@jennifer6814 it was so long ago when I started. But I don’t believe so

@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын

Sounds very strange as no SSRI could last that long . brain changes throu out age it just doesn't makes sense. you could be trolling for any one knows. Sorry but this makes little sense when 6 months is the recommended treatment.

@tabitha1017 Жыл бұрын

@@trafficjon400 Idc what sence it makes to you, When My Dr tells me it makes no sence then it will be quetionable. You can show me your phd or keep your opions to yourself. its my body and it works for me.

@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын

@@tabitha1017 Good for you i would hope so. it just seems slightly Dishonest when Medications don't work for many. its working well for you so take it with a grain of salt .

@joser83111 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, good info. Is it safe to take half a tablet of citalopram to adjust to the medication and hopefully reduce side effects.

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Side effects are dose dependent. The higher the dose the higher the chance of a side effect.Would advice you to discuss options with your Doctor.

@joser83111 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThinkYourHealth Thanks!

@nmash6835 2 жыл бұрын

I took it today will I have widrawal symptoms If I stop after taking one?

@susanc6350 Жыл бұрын

This was Excellent, Just the answers I have been looking for. Quick, knowledgeable, to the point. I’ve been on Citalopram for 4 years first 10 mg then up to 30 mg. I finally stopped the 10mg on 5/21/23. I’m thinking I should not have been on for that long.

@ThinkYourHealth Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your feedback.Thanks.

@insiyahkothawala1548 2 ай бұрын

I’m starting off on celixa today please tell me if you’ve gained weight

@marimaee3345 3 жыл бұрын

i was on 20 mg at the beginning but my doctor increased it to 40 mg and it’s been helping but it made me so droopy and tired in the beginning and i shaked a lot more but i think it’s finally ok now.

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience.

@Martin-lp3ky 3 жыл бұрын

What time of day u take it as doctors do say if make u sleep best to take it 1st thing in the morning but that not always the case 3 hours once taken then very sleepy

@dean3279 2 жыл бұрын

@@Martin-lp3ky I would think if the medication makes you sleepy, that you would benefit more by taking it before bedtime. By morning the sleepiness should wear off. I'm on 20 mg and it feels like I am taking sleeping pill but by afternoon I am fine. I will try taking it at night to see if it helps me sleep and allows for the daytime to be less sleepy.

@MrSparklespring 10 ай бұрын

@@dean3279 My doctor says to take it in the morning cause it can cause bad dreams at night. I experienced this and take it first time in the morning.

@Distorted_views 2 жыл бұрын

Ive been on 10mg celexa for 3 weeks now.doctor put me on 20mg now for both anxiety and depression.i dont feel any different will the 20mg help?

@BimlaDevi-ob9cu 2 жыл бұрын

I am involved in manufacturing of this drug. Feeling great.

@bestymusic4845 Жыл бұрын

Hello and thanks for the video for someone who struggles with my depression and Insmonia could citalpram provide any benefits??

@ThinkYourHealth Жыл бұрын

Citalopram can help with depression. It is an SSRI. A medication which help with both depression & insomnia is Remeron(Mirtazepine). Discuss with your doctor pros vs cons depending on your medical situation and co-morbidities.

@yolandaking3164 2 жыл бұрын

I just started taking Citalopram about a week ago for my anxiety and depression. I take 10 mg. and boy do I feel like crap. I have almost no appetite, racing heart rate and insomnia and a warm tingling sensationin my upper torso. I'm going to give it some more time because I see that these are are the normal side effects. I just pray that I start to feel the benefits of the medication soon.

@talhariaz294 Жыл бұрын

Yeah its same with me. I am having racing heart rate with this medication

@emilsseabrego2215 Жыл бұрын

How are you now?

@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын

Ask God he said in scripture he will heal many if they ask. Never worked for me as i prayed for years on end with no spiritual evidence what so ever. reading scripture just scares me with all the lakes of fire for eternity and slavory approved for all the Gentiles of the earth. and the New King James Law Version coming along 800 YEARS LATE. King James making Making the New Version in 1611 Close to the time period of the PILGRIM SETTLEMENT. the new Version and making all Believe it and to become a Christian or be hanged burned if they decided they couldn't believe Christianity act 800 years later after the old Bible. Seems very strange why God would make thiis Book 800 years late when Jesus died on the Cross 2000 years ago why would he be made by King James 800 years later and force people to become Christian when the Name Christian is not in the Bible from 2000 years ago. Makes little sense. i prayed andput all my mind in to spirit Jesus God and lost education and being slave beaten by believing parents i lost my ability to live like a normal Educated Person. God seems like a total insane belief after all that man made destruction but still hope a loving Honest Creater Exist.

@enidhernandez5015 2 жыл бұрын

Omgsh no way !!! Thank you!!! I am not taking this ... will look up natural remedies to increase serotonin... "since apparently that's what it is for" Thank you doc!!!

@deedeemegadoodoo2864 2 жыл бұрын

I've been on Citalopram for 3 years and just stopped it about 3 weeks ago. This medication was wonderful for me, it really lifted the darkness in my brain. I feel I'm in a better place mental health wise now,hence stopping. So far so good. I highly recommend Citalopram.

@oldgit4260 Жыл бұрын

You can't stop it suddenly, you get proper brain zaps that make you giddy

@deedeemegadoodoo2864 Жыл бұрын

@@oldgit4260 yeah I did feel pretty awful for a week or so, but much better. Now. Definitely needs to be weaned off slowly.

@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын

Makes little sense why you stoped it and your brain not being effected by the stop or wean.

@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын

@@oldgit4260 Sounds like a troll

@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын

you are a deedeemegadoodoo arn't you .don't believe a word you said makes no sense.

@miriammacomson5987 Жыл бұрын

I started taking citalopram 6 years ago, not one sise effect by week 2 i was feeling great. Now that im on my 6th year i no longer have panic attacks, but anxiety is high, and a little depression. My Dr told me to switch from 40mg citalopram to 20mg escitalopram. Im so scared to do that. I was doing so well on citalopram im sad it pooped out. Has abyone ever switched from one to another the next day and was ok?

@TaronSchmaron 2 жыл бұрын

I’m about to try these after being on Zoloft last year, the only thing holding me back is I that have a severe phobia of vomiting😅

@melaniewall927 4 ай бұрын

I've been on Citalopram for almost 17 years, and I am searching for the long term effects of this drug. Where can I find this information?

@ShariaLawAllDay 2 жыл бұрын

I only had 5mg of Escitalopram due to me being diagnosed with neurocardiogenic dysautonomia. After only 10 days of taking it, tinnitus came out of nowhere and I've been suffering from it ever since. It's been three months and it's not going away whatsoever. The doctor has no solution to my issue.

@cristobaljames4072 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to talk about your diagnosis. I have the same exact thing. Let's touch base. I got this too from Celexa.

@ProfessorTanyaSpeaks 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the audio worked! 😝

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

I had a terrible time the day I shot the video.Luckily, it worked out in the end was able to troubleshoot.

@madisontamikua2819 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! How long do the side effects last?

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Most often these side effects are temporarily and only last a couple of days.There are individuals where the side effects do last longer than that. In medicine, an unintended consequence of a drug, whether therapeutic or adverse, that is secondary to the one intended; is referred to as a side effect.Sometimes the term adverse event is used.The effects on drugs are very different with various individuals as many factors have to be taken into account: everything from the physiology of the individual, dietary habits as well as their demographics to the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of the drug. Consequently, no two people will have the same experience .So even drugs which are listed with no sides might be consequential for other individuals.Most drugs, unfortunately, have systemic side effects as it is difficult to make a drug to target specific places of the body.Looking at a cross section of individuals both during trials as well as following up on postmarketing surveys, pharmaceutical companies have a vested interest together with regulatory bodies to monitor for adverse events.A drug side effect listed as high as 10 % in certain individuals per survey data reflect an overall average of reported side effects, and thus consequently can or can not translate to the general population.Interestingly, certain individuals are poor metabolizers of drugs Variations in metabolism, however, can be particularly important with drugs that have a narrow margin of safety.Hopefully, in the future, advances in molecular genetics will help predict drug sensitivities.

@madisontamikua2819 3 жыл бұрын

Think Your Health... thank you so much! I am on the back end of week two 10mg and some of the side effects are subsiding. Looking forward to feeling better soon as I it could take up to 4-6 weeks to see a full benefit or not. Take care!!

@Sm00thCriminaal 2 жыл бұрын

I've been on citalopram nearly 20 years for panic attacks and depression.

@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын

Did it help.

@Sm00thCriminaal Жыл бұрын

@@trafficjon400 yes, very effective at 40mg, basically holds back hyperstimulation too, thats what affects me most

@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын

@@Sm00thCriminaal Sounds like its hyperstimulation related only after 20 years of experience is telling me little. and all the 80% Comment negative horror effects explain with a lot of sensable related can identify with. Good for you your one of the lucky who can tolerate it helping it work for you. but for others the stakes are way to high.

@gadgetgrader 3 жыл бұрын

How does 5-thp compare to the citolopran?

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Not any studies comparing the two, the latest i found on % THP is here: however it was retractedwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3415362/

@tracyhughes8233 Жыл бұрын

Can stopping them suddenly within two weeks of starting them cause long term health problems. I know someone who did this and their health has never been the same. The tablets made them very ill and four years later they have been diagnosed with severe Fibromyalgia. Could the Citalopram have triggered the Fibromyalgia?

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Are you on Celexa? What dose are you on?

@nickhomer6799 3 жыл бұрын

Yes 40 mgs

@teamplayer2889 3 жыл бұрын

Yes 40mg is great! I feel soo much better now

@latino1935 3 жыл бұрын

I have been on lexapro for 2 weeks. I am experiencing dilated pupils and eye pain. Should I be worried?

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Would call your Doctor so that he or she can facilitate a visit with an eye Doctor.

@carlocelindano9086 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I am on 40mg for about a year. In total 3 years on citalopram. Initially it was working well. But now it doesn't help well anymore. I seem to be sweating more even without physical exercise.

@ThinkYourHealth 2 жыл бұрын

Have a discussion with your prescribing health care provider.It appears the medication is not working as intended. Reasons could be dose, tolerability, interactions with medications, additional stressors in your life, compliance, breakthrough depression, use of Alcohol.Sweating could be a side effect.Reach out to your provider who can advice you further.

@chrissearle23 2 жыл бұрын

Five weeks in and it’s absolute magic (for me anyway). Almost no side effects.

@TristanWardCoombe 2 жыл бұрын

They will come, hopefully you don't become additive to them like I have.

@sunnythakur4677 2 жыл бұрын

Not even fatigue? Or yawns or tiredness?

@davidsimmons4491 Жыл бұрын

I was a mess anxiety and depression severely and I’m on 20mg been 3 months I feel amazing I feel normal again. Got my life back. You do say that most people are on it 6 months? I don’t want my symptoms to come back after I’m off it cause I have been depressed and anxious for years. Nothing wrong with staying on it right ?

@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын

Here in the coment section shows Patients have been on it for 14 - 20 years so your in good luck as far as it seems.

@innovativeinnovation6629 2 жыл бұрын

Also I would advise to keep regularly exercising as much as you can while you are taking SSRI medication. This will help you to ween off of them.

@onaraider2007 Жыл бұрын

What do you mean by wen off?

@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын

Side effects and ssri can be dangerous on working out or exercising when the body is working hard all ready.

@matthewblackburn2785 Жыл бұрын

You don't what you're talking about. Excerise is the best thing for you

@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын

@@matthewblackburn2785 Your ignorance of a large group who would be injured from working out is Flawed. it is not good for many who have proven it. Like would you wait or work out on a broken leg that hasn't healed yet or may never heal if it was something healing would be all most impossible. your ignorance mistook what I was getting at that some are better off being still even if it's permanent for them to possibly heal.

@melissabrown4001 Жыл бұрын

I've been taking 40mg celexa for little more 3 years, I think it helps my depression, I know it helps my anxiety, I think I want the medicine to be like magic pill but it's not and maybe it's because I don't do anything special, I'm on disability but I only 48 yrs old but I just don't have any energy for much of anything and sometimes I wonder if the celexa is hurting me instead of helping me?! And I almost always have headache!!

@-ZenBreeze- 3 жыл бұрын

I was on 10 mg for 9 months and now i am doing 5mg from 2 months , when is better to cut off and how ? How long is too long to take citalopram please?

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Dose reduction will be determined by how well you responded to treatment.The decision to go off antidepressants should be considered thoughtfully and made with the support of your physician or therapist to make sure you're not stopping prematurely, risking a recurrence of depression. Once you decide to quit, you and your physician should take steps to minimize or avoid the discontinuation symptoms that can occur if such medications are withdrawn too quickly.

@jflip6k 2 жыл бұрын

Two weeks on citalopram 20mg. Sweating alot when i take it. Feeling deezy But after a few hours all settles. Anxiety at night but more reduced. Hope it all ends well 😌

@ciaralancaster5534 2 жыл бұрын

Made me feel awful

@ThinkYourHealth 2 жыл бұрын

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@toffy7598 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been prescribed this but have never had depression purely for anxiety... not sure if I should really be using it

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Have a discussion with your Doctor, it can be used off label to treat anxiety.There might have been other reason your Doctor choose medication such as your medications you tried in the past, your past medical history.

@toffy7598 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThinkYourHealth have had no other medications before only other thing I mentioned was how I struggle to sleep.

@Martin-lp3ky 3 жыл бұрын

@@toffy7598 there known to heighten insomnia

@APerez89 3 жыл бұрын

I stopped listening to the long list of side FX at 3:30 after feeling extreme creepiness.

@djkenny1202 Ай бұрын

I got irritable, orgasm issues, dizzy spells coming off it, already have dry mouth so had to know if increased, and yawning. Made me a little flat. My sodium and potassium were both low. I had to slowly taper off because of dizziness.. looking at other options. That’s helped me feel a little less sad and anxious for a year, then just seemed to not work.

@miss.j9062 2 жыл бұрын

The doctor gave me 20mg to treat my anxiety and today was the first time I used half of the tablet as prescribed and I feel so so so weird and sick,I’ve been drinking water whole day and still don’t feel right. It feels like I’m having an attack while day,I don’t know what to do anymore to feel better 🥺 can someone please tell me what to do to get rid of this feeling I’ll appreciate it so much

@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын

Stop wean off.

@anderojohanson 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Im from estonia

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Hello there! Good to see you.

@jeremytherien1429 2 жыл бұрын

First 4 days on it, extremely stuffy nose, tired, woke up at 4:30 yesterday, dizzy like migraines sometimes.

@jeremytherien1429 2 жыл бұрын

also experiencing loss of taste and smell

@chowdoryrintu1024 3 жыл бұрын

I have taken 2 years citalopharm that’s why sometimes I’m facing problem to talk with people even with my family! Could you suggest me something please?

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

That's a long time for this medication.Are you having side effects or it is not helping?

@teamplayer2889 3 жыл бұрын

May need to up your dose ask doctor

@bryontharp5790 2 жыл бұрын

How do i get my freind off this shes been on 40mg for 7 years she is so bubbly then she is allways tierd and she gained 60 pounds over that time how i bring it up to her . Shes all over the place. When i bring it up she says im no dr shut up shits fuckin her up shes going to have real hard times trying to get off it help

@Zultzify 2 жыл бұрын

I just took my first one and got very nauseous and had hot flashes all night, im gonna report back to my doc after a week if this continues as i am miserable

@anastasiakirachena1104 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the video. Can citalopram increase the level of prolactine in your body? Thank you 😊

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

"Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) cause little, if any, increase in the serum prolactin concentration . In one study (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9443523/) 20 mg of paroxetine a day caused no increase in the serum prolactin concentration after one week but did cause a slight increase, although still to only high-normal to slightly high values, after three weeks". ( Source uptodate.com....authoritative source used by physician as it studies and reviews peer reviewed journals). "In another study in patients receiving fluoxetine chronically (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9194044/) the mean basal serum prolactin concentration was no different from that in untreated patients with similar diseases. Thus, SSRIs do not appear to cause clinically significant hyperprolactinemia.Citalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline.None or low (rare reports)."( Source uptodate.com)

@anastasiakirachena1104 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThinkYourHealth thank you for the quick response. So what do you think is the most common reason why someone might have high levels of prolactine without being pregnant or have any other symptoms. Thank you so much.

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Good question.That is a whole topic on its own.Here is a short version.Obviously other medications can cause this in particular 1st Generation antipsychotic drugs.But the first test would be to repeat the test to see it this is indeed a true value and to follow up with a fasting prolactin level.In this way can figure out if kidney problems( stage 4-5 kidney disease) is the cause.Other causes are diseases located in your pituitary gland & hypothalamus and the best test for these is a MRI.Thyroid disease would also have to be excluded and seen in some patients with hypothyroidism.Stress can be a factor , but can only cause slight elevations of Prolactin.

@anastasiakirachena1104 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThinkYourHealth Much appreciate your input. Thank you :)

@vinodreddyyeruva297 3 жыл бұрын

I have anxiety and panic attack.. I bought 10mg pills.. And, in search of side effects I got our video.. So, prescribe me.. Is it good to take 10mg..? And my age is 26. I want to take this for 10days and stop it.. Is it okay..?

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

You need to have that discussion with your doctor.If you want the benefit of the medication would need to be on it for at least 4-6 weeks to see if is indeed effective.Would not stop the medication on you own without discussing it with your prescribing physician.

@ProfessorTanyaSpeaks 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm ... How did I miss this one?

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking video!

@KaBrook Жыл бұрын

I take this for anxiety. I keep getting shortness of breath with it and every time I yawn it's like a deep breath is being halted. It's driving me crazy, I'm 27 and have taken 20mg for 6 weeks, why has it not taken effect yet?

@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын

@ KaBrook takes up to 2 months but your side effects sound troubling. i would wean off it if i were you may be. you might have some brain zaps like i did and yawn but it will go away eventually wile you wean down. How are you Doing Now hope your getting better.

@stephkat123 3 жыл бұрын

Due to issues with an snri recently GP decided to switch to citalopram 10mg. After a week I was a mess and had to take work off. Crying and feeling very down. No concentration The gp emailed a psych with my history and has suggested an antidepressant free month to flush it all out Since then research tells me 10mg is very low dose and not generally a treatment or starting dose but a titrate to discontinue dose I'm feeling very deflated and frustrated So currently day 2 no meds My dad is a paediatrician and he said the month off is a bad suggestion but at 10mg for 10 days effectively I've been on nothing anyways so shouldn't get worse than I am Tldr - 10mg for 10days post snri switch and stopped due to gp/psych suggestion. Feeling like no drug will work and very frustrated

@ahsanahmed6474 3 жыл бұрын

You are brave you will get through this.

@frankclements1431 5 ай бұрын

I took 20mg of celexa for 23 years. I was doing ok. But I was getting more depressed. I didn't know if the depression was from a series of depressing events or that the celexa was losing its effectiveness. I started reducing my dosage. I eventually stopped it completely. I've had more depressing events occur. I also turned 70 yrs of age. Old age hit me hard. Though I am in near perfect health, the reality of old age really hit me hard. Now I'm 75 and I'm even more hurt by old age. NOw my wife is disabled, my last dog is old and has arthritis and I am constantly depressed. But I don't want to take an antidepressant the rest of my life. Can't I somehow learn to live and not be depressed? Isn't there some way to talk myself out of this constant depression?

@Joe-ce6cc 4 ай бұрын

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@frenchustube 3 жыл бұрын

I had high hope for the medication to work. I was prescribed Citalopram for anxiety and depression 10 mg. The drug was ototoxic for me. I developed tinnitus in my ears so i stopped after 10 days. Went away after few days. Tried it again about 2 weeks later tinnitus came back so i stopped completely. Took longer for the tinnitus to go away the second time. Have not tried anything else. Kind of worry. Thanks for the video.

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for describing your clinical experience with this medication and sharing it with the other viewers.Appreciate your feedback!

@kiraweidman 2 жыл бұрын

I had similar so I switched to the lefthand molecule brand name Lexapro. Worked better for me and less weight gain imo

@cristobaljames4072 2 жыл бұрын

I got it after stopping this medication. This drug definitely causing Tinnitus when starting and definitely when one stops taking this medication.

@tanyamccomas1110 2 ай бұрын

I still think of suitable and am depressed

@seankeithmcgraw202 18 күн бұрын

Took this drug for ten years and tried to get off...now I am in severe withdrawal going on ten months. It's not discussed how difficult it is to get off these drugs...

@vickiethompson3242 3 жыл бұрын

I'm on 60mg daily of citalopram, as of last week. I'm a little confused and a lot scared of these side effects on here!! I had no idea about the scary side effects! My Dr. says it's fine for me to take 60mg daily but after watching all these videos that says the max dose is 40mg....Im so confused!!!

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your question.Have a discussion with your Doctor about the dosing of your medication. Here are the recommendations from uptodate.com:The UpToDate system is an evidence-based clinical resource. UpToDate is written by over 7,100 physician authors, editors, and peer reviewers. "Maximum daily dose: Due to the risk of QT prolongation, the maximum recommended daily dose for all indications is 40 mg. A lower maximum daily dose of 20 mg is recommended in patients >60 years of age, those with significant hepatic impairment" Here is the article when the FDA placed the warning for higher doses of Citalopram: www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002934311010023. Here is another showing looking at Citalopram and cardiac toxicity at higher doses. link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00228-012-1408-1

@vickiethompson3242 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThinkYourHealth thank you for your explanation. I’m so glad I ran across your video!! I spoke to my dr. about my dosage and she did drop me back down to 40mg a day. Especially since being on 60mg for 3 weeks made no changes in my mood. I feel much better back on 40mg. She now has given me a 5mg rx of Abilify to add with my citalopram, but it made me very nauseous, so I stopped taking it. Again, thank you for your videos!!!

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

@@vickiethompson3242 Thanks for the feedback and that you are feeling better.

@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын

@@vickiethompson3242 Be care full with abilify . i felt good for a month and then 1 more higher 2mg dose put me in the worse Grave like feeling couldeven walk family had to care for me 2 years of feelin under grave and just unexplainable feeling of . Could have been a wicked Psychoses and i wouldn't wish it on my worse enemy or would i tell them to try going through this horrible hell. 2 years to start feeling a normal come around.

@talhariaz294 Жыл бұрын

Hi. I have started taking this medicine week ago and had fast heart rate and palpitation at night. I stopped it as i saw the side effect of it pf causing irregular heart rate. Got it checked by cardiologist he said everythinv is fine so i went back to 10 mg and again felt racing heart and high pulse at night. Can anyone tell me what to do?

@emilsseabrego2215 Жыл бұрын

What did you end up doing? Going same thing rn

@steviekeane 3 жыл бұрын

Erec disfu. Trying to come off it now after 17yrs. I feel really anxious though. Been tapering off for 5yrs. going down to 2mg but feel awful at night and evenings.

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck.Thanks for sharing your unique experience with other viewers of this channel.

@daryllloyd3510 2 жыл бұрын

How can you take 2mg

@tonymeier1843 2 жыл бұрын

@@daryllloyd3510 liquid

@GrCent 2 жыл бұрын

The brain zaps are absolutely terrible. They never bring those up when they talk about the side effects. But if you've ever taken this drug and stopped it, you know.

@plasmaa76 10 ай бұрын

That's the worst

@GrCent 10 ай бұрын

@@plasmaa76 Sadly, it's good to know that I'm not alone. Totally sucks ass.

@bonniecarpenter145 2 жыл бұрын

Is numbness in arms and legs and tingling a side effect? I’m paranoid I have diabetes or something 😭 I’m gonna get to a doctor soon but wondered if anyone knew before I go

@ThinkYourHealth 2 жыл бұрын

According to uptodate.com( a peer reviewed resource for medical practitioners here are the maine side effects affecting the central nervous system: Nervous system: Drowsiness (18%; dose related; literature suggests incidence occurs less frequently in children and adolescents compared to adults [Safer 2006]), insomnia (15%; dose related), Nervous system: Agitation (3%), amnesia (≥1%), anxiety (4%), apathy (≥1%), confusion (≥1%), depression (≥1%), fatigue (5%; dose related), lack of concentration (≥1%), migraine (≥1%), paresthesia (≥1%), yawning (2%; dose related). As you can see numbness is rare at about 1%.Bonnie, follow up with a health care provider if you are having the symptoms described in your comment so they can initiate a work up.

@bonniecarpenter145 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThinkYourHealth Thankyou. Oh god 😭 hopefully it’s low iron or something and not diabetes. I’ve been a vegetarian a year now and probably don’t get nearly enough iron so I’ve started supplements

@1129411 3 жыл бұрын

Good information, annoying sound blurts though.

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.Yes, have cut out some of the pops in future videos.

@lenniecapuano521 6 ай бұрын

ive been on citolopram for 40 years

@AlkalineInsides Ай бұрын

Does it change your appearance?

@rociohernandezmerino696 3 жыл бұрын

I took Celexa just one day...and it was HORRIBLE, very bad side effects for me, never again

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience.Are you trying or using another medication to manage your symptoms?

@debbietaylor20 3 жыл бұрын

I had the same with zoloft

@lauraann7027 2 жыл бұрын

I had a horrible reaction on Effexor

@emilsseabrego2215 Жыл бұрын

Girl what were you side effects I took it and it made my anxiety worse!! Legit shaky sweating fast heart rate and insomnia felt like my whole body was on fire

@Michael-qq9kk 3 жыл бұрын

I am on it but my eyes feel shaky and dry seems to have poor vision near and far

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

In less than 1% of the cases Citalopram can cause these symptoms: accommodation disturbances,Abnormal lacrimation, blepharoptosis, cataract, conjunctivitis, diplopia, dry eye syndrome, eye pain, keratitis, mydriasis, photophobia.I would contact your Doctor to make sure that there is nothing else causing this and your need to f/u with an Eye Doctor.

@Michael-qq9kk 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThinkYourHealth I used to be on it a few years ago but my eyes weren't affected like they are now had an eye test nothing bad was picked up on other then my poor sight

@fionafortt302 2 жыл бұрын

@@Michael-qq9kk my eyes are like it since been on theses been on them for 6 weeks

@Michael-qq9kk 2 жыл бұрын

@@fionafortt302 what dosage are you taking mine are 10mg I usually half a pill but I think it's eased a bit to what it was

@fionafortt302 2 жыл бұрын

@@Michael-qq9kk im on 10 mg only been taking it since december x

@samwilliams4874 3 жыл бұрын

I been prescribed this today for extreme stress literally afraid this will just fry my brain

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by.Come back in a couple of weeks and say how you are feeling.

@mojomom63 3 жыл бұрын

Trust me it wont fry your brain, ive used it for 10+ years.

@blorb2120 3 жыл бұрын

@@mojomom63 i suppose it depends from person to person, ive just been prescribed today!

@gloriaroberts7783 3 жыл бұрын

i'm on 40 and have been taking it for over 25 years. i am very depressed

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience.That is a very long time.Have a discussion with your Doctor to see if there are other alternatives to help manage your symptoms.Are you following up with a counsellor as well?

@marcs990 3 жыл бұрын

I know, I’m in the same boat.

@Martin-lp3ky 3 жыл бұрын

What's your life style factors, are u getting basic nutrients recommend fluid in take, full sleep and so on

@teamplayer2889 3 жыл бұрын

You must be on the wrong medicine talk to your doctor

@teamplayer2889 3 жыл бұрын

Go see your doctor for something else is odd

@rachelgibson1858 3 жыл бұрын

My father was started on 10mg Citalopram around 2pm. This was prescribed for his depression. He is currantly taking it at 230 everyday. He is having some issues sleeping. How do we transfer him to being able to take it sooner in the day? Will it mess him up if I skip a dose and start it up again in the morning?

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Just wondering why he was getting it in the afternoon? I wonder if your Doctor was concerned with interactions with other medications.The half life of Citalopram is about 1& 1/2 days so so as you described above if you skip a dose and start in the morning there should not be an adverse effect. Have that conversation with your Doctor as he or she is more aware of your father's medical hx and medications and there might be another reason the drug was prescribed as you described above.

@Michael-qq9kk 3 жыл бұрын

I am starting to taper off it but I noticed that now there seems to be a difference and sexual disfunction which I didn't have when I was taking

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

D/w your healthcare provider to see if there is another cause.

@richardkasecamp9562 3 жыл бұрын

I was prescribed this yesterday but I'm on blood thinners and a statin I get bruises very easily. So I don't think I'm gonna take it and just deal with the dark depression and tremors:(

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry you feel that way.I am not your Doctor so these decisions to change medication or stop them should be had with your Doctor who has a better understanding of your medical history as well as your medications.Have a discussion with your Doctor about the pro and cons.Would discuss alternatives with your Physician. Untreated depression can also increase mortality and morbidity.Counseling is another powerful alternative if your insurance covers for those kinds of services.

@trafficjon400 Жыл бұрын

Forget it way to risky and wonder if FDA ever approved it.

@mojomom63 3 жыл бұрын

Can Citalopram cause stools to be yellow and soft? I have been diagnosed with gallstones.

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

These are the most common side effects related to Citalopram: Nausea 21%, dry mouth 20%, Abdominal pain (3%), anorexia (4%), diarrhea (8%), dysgeusia (≥1%), dyspepsia (5%), flatulence (≥1%), increased appetite (≥1%), sialorrhea (≥1%), vomiting (4%).The stool color is more likely related to your stones.

@donsku2498 3 ай бұрын

Im Been eating citalopram 10mg 5 years. Impossible to quit. Feel like u are drunk hangover and sick sametime.

@ReLLaKaT316 5 ай бұрын

So I've been on this piece of shit for 12 years and I'm finally realising I need to come off it and get my life back(with help from doctor )

@neokidd1395 3 жыл бұрын

Will taking this and having 1-2 drinks at night affect anything ?

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of citalopram such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Sometimes if taken late can lag into the morning.