
Was On Escitil, Stopped And Felt Bad. Asked To Start Again With Citalopram. Have Dizziness, Sweating, Headaches And Palpitaion

When I started taking Escitil I didnt experience any symptoms like that. What could be the reason for me to feel like that. I need some advice
Both are drugs of same group
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Escitalopram and Citalopram both are drugs of SSRI group. SSRIs are the drugs which cause increase in serotonin transmission in brain and help in depression and anxiety. All drugs of SSRI group have almost same efficacy and side effects, but they differ in onset and duration of effect. Some individuals may respond to one SSRI while may not respond to other. So if an individual fails to show response shifting of drug is advised.
Escitalopram is nothing but an enantiomer of Citalopram, or in simple terms both have almost same chemical structure. Usually the SSRIs show their effect in about 4 weeks, as you have been taking the drug since last 2 week I would advise you to please wait for at least 2 more weeks and you will see improvement. The side effects of increased anxiety and dizziness you are having will go by own. If no improvement occur after 4 weeks addition of other drug can be kept in mind.
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