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Posted 5/21/2015 2:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hey guys so I start citalopram today because my gp think that balance issues and weakness feeling is in my head,of course I don't believe her. SO I drink it before 3hours and I'll start feeling not Well. I started laugh and then all my body and legs get numb and my face and jaw also..I feeling litlle nervouss from them. So should I stop it or should I still drink it?

Post Edited (Hardlife123) : 5/21/2015 8:59:23 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/21/2015 3:21 PM (GMT 0)
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Posted 5/21/2015 3:31 PM (GMT 0)
H.L.

Side effects when starting an SSRI are pretty common. This usually phases out eventually as the medication builds and levels out...and the body becomes accustomed to the Rx.

If you are concerned, you should call your prescribing doctor for clarification that this is a benign s/e that should go away with time.

Wishing you the best...and hoping this med performs well for your anxiety management needs!

S.C.
Posted 5/21/2015 7:05 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you SC. But the problem is that after few weeks I will go to holidays and these antidepressants will be over in my holiday..this is nothing bad? I don't want feel whitdrawl in my holidays. Or it's better wait and start drink after holidays what do you think? And is it dangerous drink alcohol while you on these meds?
Posted 5/21/2015 10:19 PM (GMT 0)
H.L.

SSRI'S are not meant to be taken for just a few weeks! It takes weeks sometimes before a therapeutic level is even reached...so going on, and right back off again is counter productive.

Please consult with your doctor, and make sure you understand how your Rx has been prescribed.

...and no, drinking is not recommended....especially beyond, say 1 drink....

...but that is a choice many with anxiety have to make. Feel better and gain recovery with the help of you medication...or imbibe...

Wishing you the best...call your doc okay?

S.C.
Posted 5/22/2015 2:52 PM (GMT 0)
She told me drink it a few weeks and after that come back to my real doc because she work in this clinic just temporary.And these meds will be over in my holidays it's only 28 pills. I drinked only 2 pills so it wil be ok if I will stop it and I will start it again after my holidays? I'll tried call my doc today but nobody answer. So I just want to know your opinion,because I'm new in SSRI'S meds.
Posted 5/22/2015 3:37 PM (GMT 0)
No, You don't want to take them for 28 days then stop them for your holiday. If you start them then keep taking them, even thru your holiday. Please don't just stop them, you could get all kinds of nasty side effects doing this, so it is best to talk to your doctor now. You could put off starting them after your holiday if you want but again talk to your doctor, if she doesn't return you call, call her again.
Posted 5/22/2015 4:09 PM (GMT 0)
Agreed!

Either start now...and continue with them...

...or put starting off until after your holiday...

...but don't start, stop and start again. This class of medication does not work in this way. A steady and consistent level of the drug must be in your system in order for them to work, and for you to feel your best. (and as A.L. said, to avoid side effects!)

Get in touch with your doctor A.S.A.P so you have your plan in place before leaving on your trip.:)

Best wishes...and know we are here to cheer you on. It will be okay once you know how to proceed.

S.C.
Posted 5/23/2015 1:53 AM (GMT 0)
I agree with the advice you have already received, these med's require a steady daily doce to be effective
don't start/stop your doctor should have explained this better, perhaps your pharmacist can be more helpful
Peace

Larry ***
Posted 5/23/2015 4:29 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all guys for advice. I'll drinked only 2pills. I think I will stop and start it after holidays. Stop after only 2pills it's not so bad like after 28 pills right? It's weird I felt litlle better even after first pill..but the constant off balance or ground moving sensation get worse.
Posted 5/23/2015 4:34 PM (GMT 0)
Yes it's okay to stop them now and start after your holiday. Of course you should call your doctor and tell her of your plans so she/he is in the loop on what is going on with you.
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