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RSD Alert is a voluntary
organisation publishing RSD/CRPS
information, mostly provided
by our readers.
Every approved medical drug works for some people but not for others.
Don't be alarmed by what you read. If in doubt consult your medical
advisor.
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Drugs |
Drugs on RSD Alert
(notes and comments from correspondents) |
Citalopram |
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Description |
Sold under the proprietary name 'Cipramil', Citalopram is a preparation of citalopram hydrobromide. Classed as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, this drug is used in the initial phase of treatment of depressive illness to inhibit potential relapse or recurrence. Normally supplied as drops, it is also available in tablet form. |
Side effects(Don't be unduly alarmed. All drugs cause side effects for some patients) |
Constipation. Diarrhoea, dizziness, dry mouth, dyspepsia, fatigue, headache, nausea, restlessness, sleep disturbances, somnolence, sweating, sweating, tremor, weight loss or gain. Less commonly reported side effects - agitation, confusion, decreased libido, feelings of malaise, impaired concentration, nasal congestion, skin rash, yawning. |
Warnings(These are standard cautions but may not be applicable to your case) |
This drug has not yet been proven safe for use in pregnancy or for nursing mothers. It may result in impaired ability to drive or operate machinery. Not recommended for children up to the age of 18 years. |
Comments |
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I was prescribed Lofepramine 70Mg, two a day, one first thing, the other before 4 pm. I suffered dry mouth, sleeplessness, indigestion, dizziness, lack of appetite all within the first 10 days, then an increasing amount of blurred vision that led to me coming off the drug. Has anyone else had blurred vision, and how long did it last? How long before your vision got back to normal? I only had it in one eye. After three days on no drug, I was prescriped Cipramil, and the blurred vision seems to be worse again, so I have been advised to come off that too. Jane- Basildon, Essex, UK I have been on Citalopram for 7 months and it has helped greatly with the panic attacks and anxiety I was experiencing. However, part of the reason for the anxiety was that I developed floaters in my eyes and tinnutis in my ears. I still have both of these but I am also experiencing constant shifts in focus in my eyes. I occasionally feel a bit panicky about this. I have had several eye tests and checked by the local eye hospital but they cannot find a problem and no-one seems particularly interested in the floaters. I wear both contact lenses and glasses and swap these about but it doesn't seem to make much difference. Susan - Liverpool, UK I have been on Citalopram for 7 months and it has helped greatly
with the panic attacks and anxiety I was experiencing. However,
part of the reason for the anxiety was that I developed floaters
in my eyes and tinnutis in my ears. I still have both of these
but I am also experiencing constant shifts in focus in my eyes.
I occasionally feel a bit panicky about this. I have been on 20mg of Citalopram for 3 years! When I first went
on them, I felt so sick for 2 weeks, I was actually waking up
in the night thinking I was going to puke! Everything went fine,
apart from I found myself very "Hyper" and didn't feel
like myself.
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