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Oct 05, 2012, 05:51 PM
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I'm taking Cilexa/citalopram, first time taking anti-depressants and I feel wired, shaky and out of it, and I randomly start feeling tired every so often. Is this normal for the beginning stage? Will I get used to it? I'm not really enjoying how I feel.
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Oct 05, 2012, 06:08 PM
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Everyone experiences different side effects in the beginning with new meds. I find that whenever I've started a new med, the side effects went away within 2 weeks.
Good luck. splitimage
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Oct 05, 2012, 10:35 PM
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I agree with splitimage, it takes some time for your body to adjust. I was on celexa before and experienced those side effects initially among a few others. They went away eventually. If you're really concerned it's best to talk with your doctor about it
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Oct 06, 2012, 12:30 AM
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It is quite common. If it is too severe, ask to be started on a lower dosage. Things like that usually go away. All kinds of side effects might not go away but you don't know until you tried.
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Oct 06, 2012, 10:05 PM
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Thanks a lot. I really appreciate the advise
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Oct 07, 2012, 10:39 AM
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Give it at least 2 weeks. Side effect like the ones you are mentioning are very normal at the start of a new med and usually will go away. Play around with the time of day you take it to see if that helps. Good luck, it does get better.
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