Citalopram

Hi guys,
I had a baby 2 weeks ago and I'm starting to feel really weepy and down.
I've been prescribed Citalopram again at 10mg.
But it says in the side effects leaflet not to take if you have a low resting heart rate. Mine is 45 bpm.
Has anyone here taken them who has a low heart rate?
😊

Hi MSB,

I am sorry to hear that you are having some PPD challenges.:( Hopefully this will be a temporary state as your hormones settle down to pre-pregnancy levels again...

...but you are wise to recognize the signs and get help.

Who are you seeing for this issue...your GP, OBGYN...or P-doc? Have you been able to discuss your concerns with them yet?

Perhaps you can also ask them to do a cardio consult for you...for peace of mind. Doctors network, so it would be just a matter of a phone call from them.

Wishing you the best in getting the answers you need. We are cheering you on towards feeling your best and enjoying this amazing time with your baby!!

S.C.

The low heart rate was caught on an ECG I had done at cardiology on Monday.
I get tons of Ectopics and at the end of my pregnancy I got them every other heart beat for weeks. I had another 24 hour monitor just to make sure everything was okay. And apart from the ectopics, it was normal.
The doctor had to admit my heart rate was low but everything looked normal on ECG.
So I'm not sure what to do regarding the Citalopram?
My GO is rubbish and would just tell me to take them anyway.
xx

Also I need to get help as I'm making everyone miserable in my family, all they see is me looking glum.
I'm trying to shake this feeling off but it's really hard.
I felt alright after the birth for over a week but now it feels like I've been dropped back to earth with a bang.
I really want to be happy again. xx

Thank you 😊