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How To Treat Anxiety?
I have a question i used to take citalopram for my anxiety and when i took it back then it didnt do anything to me... I started back taking this medication 3 days ago and after i took it which i took it around 8 i started having anxiety really bad around 10pm and every since that my body has been feeling weird and shaky and i feel very light and my heart pounds on and off i have hot flashes too... Could you please tell me whats wrong with me its driving me crazy
Wed, 21 May 2014
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Initial few days, usually antidepressants lead to anxiety symptoms. In your case, may be you are feeling the same. In that case, better to carry on with same drug for few days and with time, these side effects would decrease. In case, these side effects stay, you can consult your doctor to change the drug. If you need further help, you can ask.
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Initial few days, usually antidepressants lead to anxiety symptoms. In your case, may be you are feeling the same. In that case, better to carry on with same drug for few days and with time, these side effects would decrease. In case, these side effects stay, you can consult your doctor to change the drug. If you need further help, you can ask.
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