Re: Citalopram to Escitalopram - side effects of changing?
Originally Posted by
scorpionwhispers
I was sensitive to a binding agent in the makes of citalopram that are in stock where I live.
Has this been a long-term issue, or has there been a recent change? What is the binding agent and what symptoms does it trigger?
I don’t think greater stress, a bit more stress at work but not a sudden increase. I’m just desperately trying to work out why I feel this way and whether it is related to the change if medication of not.
While it is unusual, it could be the med. ADs can be very unpredictable. If the symptoms are not getting worse I would stick with escitalopram for another week as side-effects typically begin to diminish at around 2-3 weeks.
Have you talked to your chemist/pharmacist about this? They may be able to get in a generic which doesn't contain the agent especially for you. Also, citalopram comes in a liquid formulation which presumably doesn't have binding agents.
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