mlondon
11-12-08, 10:39
Hi
I was on Citalopram and had very bad side effects which lasted for about 6 weeks though eventually it began to work. I took it for 8 months then came off it. After a few traumatic events I have decided to go back on meds.
I asked for Escitalopram to see if that is any better for me. Because of the side effects though I have for the past 2 days only taken a tiny dose of 2.5mg (half a 5 mg tablet). For the first night I couldn't sleep and had a fever. I slept much better the second night and actually felt quite good. I am at work now though and feel very jittery, like my brain is shaking and finding it hard to focus.
Has anyone else experienced this? I want to keep taking them but don't know whether I should, especially as I am going on holiday with my mum in a couple of days. I feel like I am going mad!
Also does anyone know the difference bwteen Citalopram and Escitalopram?
Which is better?
Michelle
I was on Citalopram and had very bad side effects which lasted for about 6 weeks though eventually it began to work. I took it for 8 months then came off it. After a few traumatic events I have decided to go back on meds.
I asked for Escitalopram to see if that is any better for me. Because of the side effects though I have for the past 2 days only taken a tiny dose of 2.5mg (half a 5 mg tablet). For the first night I couldn't sleep and had a fever. I slept much better the second night and actually felt quite good. I am at work now though and feel very jittery, like my brain is shaking and finding it hard to focus.
Has anyone else experienced this? I want to keep taking them but don't know whether I should, especially as I am going on holiday with my mum in a couple of days. I feel like I am going mad!
Also does anyone know the difference bwteen Citalopram and Escitalopram?
Which is better?
Michelle