citlopram lightheadedness???

[Koalabear1992]

So this was my first day of taking citlopram. I need to take my clonidene in a little while here. Anyone feel lightheadness and feel like passing out on it??? Kinda anxious about this ATM...

[nomorepanic]

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[nomorepanic]

From what I know of citalopram you will feel pretty crap for a few weeks with horrid side- effects - sorry!

[Sedaw1]

I started yesterday on 10mg. I also feel light headed, almost 'spacey' and not here. Extremely nausea and feel 'on edge' all the time like my anxiety is going to take over.

I believe it's a normal reaction, and it differs from person to person. As hard as it is, you have to try wait it out which could take 2-6 weeks.

Are you taking it for depression on anxiety?

[NorthernGeek]

It's just normal & at least for me wore off completely by the second week.

I take my tablet at 9am & for the first week my head started to feel 'foggy' a few hours later. My sense of balance sometimes felt a bit odd too, almost as if I were on a boat. I also had a few minor bouts of feeling oddly detached, e.g. at one point when I was washing dishes in the kitchen, I had the odd feeling I was somehow watching myself externally, but it only lasted a couple of seconds.

Don't worry, it's just normal & passes quite quickly as your body adjusts.