Anyone had Citalopram?

**Calluna** · January 15th, 2014, 02:36 PM

GP has prescribed it for me but she didn't really seem to know much about it. She also said I didn't really seem depressed :/ She had "known" me for all of 2 minutes lol!Anyway...
I've called Dr Rodney Whyte to check it was safe and they said its OK for bub but was wondering if anyone has had experience with it and if it helped? Any side effects?

**Olive** · January 15th, 2014, 05:45 PM

Mmmmmm I think it's odd that a dr can and will prescribe any medication without knowing much about it, I'd see someone else darl xx

**RubyShoes** · January 15th, 2014, 06:33 PM

Yes, I've been on it for about a month. The first few days were pretty foggy for a couple of hours, and on the second day I felt a bit agitated. But by day 3 I didn't have any side effects. Rodney confirmed for me that it was fine to take whilst bfing.

I hope it gives you some relief.

**Eenee** · January 15th, 2014, 06:34 PM

It's an SSRI, I do know someone on it that is breastfeeding. But very odd for a dr just to prescribe it. Do yourself a favour and either get a referral to a psychiatrist as they are more experienced with prescribing these meds. Or see a GP who has interest in/experience with mental health.

**Calluna** · January 15th, 2014, 08:12 PM

Oops. Thats what happens when you fall asleep halfway through posting lol.

She was originally going to prescribe zoloft but I asked if it was safe and she didnt think so so she went looking for something safer.
Having looked into it since getting home turns out zoloft was fine. But anyway..
She just read out what the data sheet said and said if I see any signs of withdrawl in DD to come back.

**Calluna** · January 20th, 2014, 06:08 AM

4 days in and I feel like death. Killer headache, constant on the verge of throwing up nausea, muscles and joints are aching, terrible sleep last night.
DD was very sleepy and cranky yesterday but she is also teething so could just be that.

**Eenee** · January 20th, 2014, 08:24 AM

You need to see a better doctor.

I'm seeing GP today and being started on lexapro as per psychiatrists recommendation. They intend to start me on low dose to minimise side effects.

**Calluna** · January 20th, 2014, 10:16 AM

Im on the lowest dose. She did warn me there would be side effects but they should pass fairly quickly. Feeling a lot better since this morning. Still nauseas but the headache is gone. Still sweating like mad though. Gross.
DD is her normal happy alert self today. Must have just been a sleepy day.

**Eenee** · January 20th, 2014, 10:58 AM

Hate to say when I've had sweating as side effect particularly night sweats they don't go away.

**Frangipani Lou** · January 20th, 2014, 08:05 PM

Perhaps try taking it at night after dinner if you are taking it in the morning. And it might be worthwhile calling Rodney again. He was great with advice when Lexapro wasn't working for me.
I'm on Pristiq and its much better than Lexapro for me. Less side effects and a much clearer head.
I'd say see another GP if you can.

**Calluna** · January 20th, 2014, 08:37 PM

Urgh. Dont say that Eenee. Lol
Fl- Ill see if it settles first. Today was a lot better. I was advised to take it in the morning because it is known to cause insomnia. Also I cosleep most nights so I want to be aware of whats around me.

**Frangipani Lou** · January 21st, 2014, 02:26 PM

How are you feeling today Calluna?

**Calluna** · January 22nd, 2014, 05:11 AM

I felt ok yesterday. I seem to wake up feeling crappy (headache and nausea) but after I take my tablet I come good. I was very tired all day though.
I woke up at 3am and couldn't get back to sleep for ages. Now I'm really sore and achy.