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What Causes Headache After Taking Citalopram?

Yes I was prescribed citalopram yesterday I took one pill 20 mg at 2:00 yesterday I woke up last night with a rush feeling over me and restlessness and headache just now feeling better and I am afraid to take a another pill as last night felt so awful. Can I cut the dosage? I am 56 female and weigh 130
Thu, 13 Dec 2018
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Hello,

Citalopram needs one to four weeks to give its effects. Your body needs 1to 4 weeks to get used to it and improve the symptoms. You have to continue taking it.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
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What Causes Headache After Taking Citalopram?

Hello, Citalopram needs one to four weeks to give its effects. Your body needs 1to 4 weeks to get used to it and improve the symptoms. You have to continue taking it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician