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Does anyone take citalopram?

Because i have been on it for nearly two weeks and now i cant sleep and im not hungry at all and am having to force myself to eat, is that normal? They seem to have some very strange side effects

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frances89 offline Verified User (7 months, 4 weeks) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 2 months, 4 weeks ago (20 minutes after post)

i haven’t but is it like the pill? i was sick after taking mercilon for a few weeks, it made me feel pretty bad.

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Vyki offline Verified User (3 months, 1 week) Long Term User Shouts: 103 #
An Unknown Location | 2 months, 4 weeks ago (21 minutes after post)

Its an antidepressant. Thanks though

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frances89 offline Verified User (7 months, 4 weeks) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 2 months, 4 weeks ago (23 minutes after post)

oh no, i’m sorry. i think you should probably talk to your doctor about it.

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An Undisclosed Location | 2 months, 4 weeks ago (3 hours, 38 minutes after post)

Citalopram has a relatively low incidence of side-effects; however, SSRI anti-depressants can all definitely cause the symptoms you are describing. If they they become too noticeable, I would definitely consult your doctor about trying something else.

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