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8 weeks ago my mom was given 10mg citalopram for anxiety. she did not feel any side effect in the first week but afterwards starting having insomnia, upset stomach, tremor, agitation, etc. The psychiatrist increased teh dose to 20 mg daily but this did not solve anything. Today, in the 8th week she could not sleep at all in the night (she felt fresh when going sleeping even she was working the whole day) and in the morning she is feeling needles in the whole body, she is shaking + many other bad feelings. Can be that the dose is too high for her age (74 years old)?. I am afraid not to be the symptoms of a high level of serotonin. ## Those can all be side effects of Celexa. Insomnia is a classic side effect, though some people get sleepy from SSRI's. Seems to depend on the person. Th...

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I was on 40mg of Citalopram and slowly over a few months I cut down to 10mg. On Christmas eve I cut it out totally, the main effect of this was sleeping terribly which I know is normal and why I waited until I had time off work. Now I'm back at work I feel very anxious and had diarreah yesterday quite a bit in work. Now I'm worries my ibs-D is making a comeback, or is it just settling back to work anxiety. Not sure if taking propranolol as and when would help with this. Does anyone have any advice? Need to wait around 4 weeks for an appt at my docs surgery so thought be worth trying forums 1st.

i am not sure what it is??? help ## need to know this medicine ## Exelan Pharmaceuticals lists this tablet as containing 40mgs of Citalopram, which is an antidepressant that is also used to treat anxiety. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings, weight gain, and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I just want to know what this drug is for and side effects ## My doctor is changing me from Paxil to this drug, because of the interaction it has with the Tomoxifen I am taking. Will this have the same adverse action? ## Citalopram is an antidepressant, commonly sold under the brand name Celexa. It is in the same drug class as Paxil, both are Selective Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitors, however, I see nothing listed warning about using them with Tamoxifen. I suggest you double check this information with your pharmacist, they will have more details on such possible interactions. Some of the most common side effects for Citalopram may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and dry mouth. You can read more about this medication here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Its still not...

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Hello, I am taking citalopram for morning adrenaline/anxiety issues i have had for the past few months. Had many tests done to rule out health issue and all were negative ( chest xrays, ekg, blood, urine, cat scan of head, numerous thyroid test etc). Doc thought it may be my hormones. Only really happens in the am but I feel like I cant calm down and get hot rushes and brain on overdrive. Anyway I tried not using anything but gave in and started Citlopram. Doc gave me 2 mg and said start with hald 10mg but I was extra cautious and started with 5mg. Well I have been on 5mg for almost 2 weeks and only had some slight problems like nausea and feeling very tired. Other than that I feel much improved already. I also woke up most mornings gagging, sometimes to the point of vomiting and had no...

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I'm trying to identify an oval pink pill with a slit down the middle. It has a capital A on one side and 90 on the other side. ## Is it possible that the imprint you are looking at is actually A 06? If so, this tablet is manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma and they list it as containing 20mgs of Citalopram, which is an SSRI antidepressant that is also used to treat anxiety. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight changes, dry mouth, and mood swings.

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I got a temporary citalopram script from CVS and the pills were white. Then I received another script from express scripts & the pills are pink. Why the difference? ## What are the markings on them? Can you please post back and clarify? Thank you! The color is actually irrelevant and is entirely up to the manufacturer's whit and whim. Since this is a generic medication, it is manufactured by several different companies, so the color, shape, size and markings may vary. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and weight changes.

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OVAL SHAPED WHITE PILL W 07 ON THE BACK AND A CAPITAL A ON THE FRONTSIDE ## What is the name and mg of this pill? What is it for? ? This Is a pill I found at my friend's place and I am very concerned about her... Please can you help????? ## This tablet is manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma and they list it as containing 40mgs of Citalopram, which is an SSRI antidepressant, that is used to treat anxiety, and various mental health issues. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, diarrhea, flatulence, headache, and mood changes. Is there anything anything else I can help with?

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Small white oval pill, one side has a divider for where you can cut it in half, the other side says C 12. ## What's the use of this pill?? My friend got one and I'm concerned. ## It has a triangle shape on top of the C12. No bottom to the triangle. White and round. Any idea what it is and what it is used for? Thank you in advance. ## A round, white Canadian tablet with the marking of C12 is listed as containing 20mgs of Citalopram, which is an antidepressant that is also used to treat anxiety, and panic attacks. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and weight changes. John, I have not been able to find a tablet that matches that description. Is anyone else familiar with this tablet?

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I have been taking this drug for 7 years or around that. I love it. I was a mess, It has helped me contol my anixaty I started out at 20 mg and now at 40 mg. Because it has made me feel so much better I will not go off of them. I have a very depressive life of ups and downs PTSD. a car accident with head injury and everthing in between. This drug is not suppose to make you gain weight. A lot of times when you are shaky is because your body is telling you eat protein. I am never going off it because it make me feel so much better. ## i have been taking 40mg for around 3years, have trouble with sweating at night and don't have as much energy as i use too.. My worry now is that I feel as if i have lost intrest in my favourite hobby & have problems concentrating. I don't even fe...

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My boyfriend has been taking Citalopram HND 40 mg for about 2 years and the doctor refilled it for 20 mg. No discussion on the change amount was made. Plus the pills look completely different. ## Did he ask his doctor about the change? It might have been a mistake. The FDA warns that this medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and mood changes. Sometimes, such issues are just due to an honest mistake, because doctors tend to be so very busy.

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Hi, I have been on 20mg of Citalopram (Celexa) for a year and starting to come off them. I was taking 2 x 10 mg tablets a day. So I started by alternating 2x10mg one day followed by 1x10mg the next day and alternating for a few weeks. Well that was the plan, but I felt no side effects after 3 days so figured I could go down to 10mg a day. I was on 10mg a day for about 3 days and had no withdrawal symptoms, so again figured I had this tapering stuff sorted and then decided to go to 10mg every other day. Then it hit me, I felt like I had the flu... which is my main question, people talk about side effect symptoms like brain zaps and nausea, I havent had any of those. But I feel achy and lethargic and cannot sleep. But also have a really bad cough. I have never seen anyone mention a cough ...

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What is a white oval pill with A on one side and 07 on other side? ## This tablet contains Citalopram 40 mg (NDC 13107-0007). Citalopram is an antidepressant, it is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and social phobia. Inactive Ingredients: - Copovidone K25-31 - Starch, Corn - Croscarmellose Sodium - Lactose Monohydrate - Magnesium Stearate - Hypromellose 2910 (6 Mpa.s) - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Polyethylene Glycol 400 - Titanium Dioxide

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There is no expiry date on the prescription bottle. How long is the shelf life for this medication? ## Hello, Aline! How are you? Going by the U.S. FDA and product testing, once it has been dispensed in a pharmacy bottle, the expiration date is one year from that date it was dispensed. That is the longest that the manufacturer can guarantee that it retains full efficacy. Learn more Citalopram details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Is celexa prescribed in 2014 okay to take for a few days?I'm not near my pharmacy. Thank you

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I found an oval peach colored pill with ip53 on one side and blank on the other. Is this a narcotic? ## Hello, Shawn! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 20mgs of Citalopram, which is an antidepressant that is also used to treat anxiety. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings, and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I found 2 different pills laying on the floor after my friend left my house, one is the oval white pill with G 1 on one side and C on the other side.. the other one is a round white pill with I/G on one side and 208 on the other.. please tell me what they are and what are they used for... ## The tablet with the marking IG 208 is manufactured by InvaGen Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 40mgs of Citalopram, which is an SSRI antidepressant. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings, and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I had been taking Citalopram 20mg for 8 months. I began taking it for anxiety, agitation, hormone type issues. Although it absolutely helped all of the symptoms that I complained of, the drowsiness side effect is too much. I feel like I am completely worn out all the time. I don't have the energy to exercise, therefore I have gained 10 pounds. My doc has switched me to Lexapro 10mg and I have been taking it for a week now. I already have far more energy than I had on Citalopram. Just hope it is as effective for my original symptoms. ## Are you still doing well on the Lexapro? Learn more Lexapro details here. What type of hormone issues are you having? If your hormones are in flux enough to cause those types of symptoms, such as what can happen with perimenopause or menopause, then t...

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very small white pill with apo 20 on one side and the other side is blank with nothing on it. ## Based on the description provided, I've identified your pill to be Citalopram Hydrobromide (20 mg). The brand itself is called CELEXA. Citalopram is an antidepressant drug used to treat major depression associated with mood disorders. It is also used on occasion in the treatment of body dysmorphic disorder and anxiety. You can view a detailed description of the drug by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you. ## Apo 20 one side and N 20 other side deep line White round

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What is a pink round pill that's blank on one side and has mx32 on the other side? ## This tablet is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 20mgs of Citalopram, which is an SSRI antidepressant. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Is citalopram (208 1g) a benzodiazepine and does it work the same as lorazepam? Can you take citalopram for depression? ## No and no! Citalopram is an SSRI antidepressant, so it is not a benzodiazepine and does not work the same. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood changes, and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with? ## No, thanks very much for your help.But,of course people say things about meds and they don't know what they're talking about. I found some of my old meds lying around (citalopram)and I was just wondering what to do with them.Thanks,again

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