The NHS says that some of the common side effects of citalopram will gradually improve as your body gets used to it. It says: “For example, taking citalopram for panic attacks can sometimes make anxiety worse during the first few weeks of treatment.
“But this usually wears off after a few weeks. If it bothers you, speak to your doctor about it. A lower dose may help reduce your symptoms.”
Around one in 100 people are thought to experience some of the common side effects of citalopram. These include dry mouth, sweating a lot, being unable to sleep, headaches, and feeling sick.
You should speak to a doctor or pharmacist if the advice on how to cope does not help and a side effect is still bothering you or does not go away. But there are some more serious potential side effects of citalopram to be wary of.
These are “rare” and happen in less than one in 1,000 people. They include spotting blood in your poo when you go to the toilet.
This will make your poo look red or black, and can be a sign of bleeding from the gut. The NHS says you should “call a doctor or call 111 now” if you experience this.
You should also call a doctor or call 111 now if you:
- Start bleeding from the gums or get bruises that appear without a reason or that get bigger
- Have strong feelings of happiness, enthusiasm or excitement, or feeling restless and you cannot sit or stand still
- Start coughing up blood or have blood in your pee
- Have blood in your vomit
You should call 999 or go to A&E now if:
This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
