Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 19

Thread: Awkward question - Sorry

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Posts
    283

    Awkward question - Sorry

    Hi Everyone

    I seem to keep asking question after question here at the moment and would like to thank everyone who so far has come to my rescue!

    Now..ahem bit awkward this, but a few days after starting the 10mg CIT I started to suffer with some diarrhea. Not having to run to a bathroom most of the time, but just when I go (well you know what I mean). The pharmacist said I can use immodium which I have been on and off, but am now on day 10 and it is still happening.

    I know it can take a few weeks to setlle, am upping to 20mg next week.

    I currently take the tablet first thing in the morning on an empty stomach and am not sure if that is helping to cause to the problem. I have seen that people who have nausea do better with it after food so wonder if that might help me too?

    Any advice as always very very gratefully recieved

    Jo
    x

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Posts
    161

    Re: Awkward question - Sorry

    Dear Jo,
    Sorry to hear that you are having this problem. ALWAYS take Citalopram AFTER eating something!!! It can sometimes be a little tough on the digestive system and taking it after food helps a lot. It will stop tho!!!
    Suz

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Posts
    283

    Re: Awkward question - Sorry

    Hiya

    Thanks for the advice! I suppose I had been thinking I would avoid the problems by letting the drug settle first before food (and also I admit in the beginning the urge to just get it in me for it to start working lol)

    Will try some food first tomorrow then and quell the desire to take it so early in the morning

    Thanks so much
    Jo

  4. #4

    Re: Awkward question - Sorry

    I would agree with Suz, I took it first thing also initially and got nausea which died away after I started taking it just after breakfast.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Posts
    283

    Re: Awkward question - Sorry

    Hiya

    Thanks again for some advice. When you talk to a pharmacist they all say things like "well it might do" and "the effects only last a few days", so you start to think something is wrong with you until you ask people who have experience with it lol

    Only 10 days in so far - MUST remember that

    xx

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Posts
    78

    Re: Awkward question - Sorry

    Before upping your dose you really should let things settle first. Citalopram is a great drug for anxiety and it seems to be every GP's choice these days. Stick with it and it will hopefully work wonders for you.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Posts
    283

    Re: Awkward question - Sorry

    Thanks Absentia

    I think the effects have mostly settled now to be honest, am calmer - slight disturbed sleep, but that seems normal. Since one of my reactions to this anxiety is a fear of food I never really have a great diet and was eating badly for over two weeks so that may have had an impact too.

    Will try the pills with food and see if that helps

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Posts
    161

    Re: Awkward question - Sorry

    Dear Jo,
    10 days is very soon for Citalopram to have it's amazingly good effects ok? It will kick in on the anxiety aftera good few weeks so just be patient and it's full effect for Panic is at 12 weeks!!! So you just have more and more good things to look forward to!!!
    Suz

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Posts
    283

    Re: Awkward question - Sorry

    Hi Suz

    Thanks again - I don't want to be a constant pain to people on here lol

    It has helped me calm more already which is at least giving my overworked mind some chance to rest and more on a day to day basis I am able to accept letting time pass without freaking out that I will never be free from it again. So am very happy with how things have gone so far.

    Better out than in though as my mum used to say and this is a great place to ask for those little odd reassuring nudges we all need from time to time I guess

    Thank you

    Jo

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Posts
    283

    Re: Awkward question - Sorry

    Ok sorry one more question for today!!!

    Feeling a kind of burning sensation in my stomach - I did have this yesterday, but has only just come on today so thought I would ask if anyone thinks this is also related to the pills on an empty stomach?

    Have checked the posts and many people talk about indigestion etc - so could be excess stomach acid???

    Any advice as always so gratefully recieved

    Jo

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. awkward situations!!
    By caveman in forum Social Anxiety
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 10-10-09, 15:01
  2. Another Question!?
    By pooh in forum Contacting NMP with comments, questions & concerns, How To's and Technical help
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 07-11-08, 22:21
  3. awkward sliences
    By The Fool in forum Misc
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 05-10-08, 22:22
  4. Awkward To Talk To!!
    By johnno in forum Social Anxiety
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 09-03-07, 08:17
  5. to go or not to go - that is the question
    By janie in forum General Anxiety / Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 30-05-06, 17:00

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •