side effect ?

[happybunny13]

Hi everyone
ive been on citalopram for 6 years now. Ive noticed over the last year that when i go to sleep and its quiet i can hear like a static sound in my head. I dont notice it in the day unless im not doing anything and its quiet then i can sometimes hear it. Anyone else get this? Do u fink its just a side effect?
Thanx

[Speranza]

It's tinnitus and it's very common as a side effect I believe. I had it anyway but it has definitely got louder on Prozac.

[happybunny13]

I thourght tinnitus was more of a ringing sound? Does it go wen u come off tablets or get worse?
Thank you for reply. I love this site its so helpful and to no ur not alone is a nice feeling

[Speranza]

I have about eight or ten different sounds, ranging from the noise of a heavy lorry revving its engine, through the classic 'ringing' and up to a high-pitched squeal. I occasionally get a heartbeat-related one too. None of them are harmful, just remind yourself of that.

[happybunny13]

Thank you

[JC04]

Hello, I too get this on citalopram sometimes. Especially before bed or if I wake up unexpectedly in the night. You're not alone. Sending hugs xx

[happybunny13]

Yea it sounds scary wen im just laying there its like all this static in my head. Somenights i dont get it. O well just a side effect

[Britabb]

I get the 'slamming doors' noise.... Wakes me up. I just laugh at it now and try to ignore it x

[JC04]

Snap, Britabb! I get some visuals with it too sometimes. I just ignore it now

[Britabb]

Snap, Britabb! I get some visuals with it too sometimes. I just ignore it now

It can't hurt us. I'm so used to it now that it no longer bothers me xx