Just started medication

[kath08]

Hey, I finally went to speak to a doctor about going on medication after a year of quite bad health anxiety and panic. I have done some CBT for several months but now I've come home from university for the summer that has finished.
I've been given citalopram and I'm starting on 10mg per day. (Started yesterday so i've only taken 2 tablets at the moment). I've also been given propanolol to take as and when I need it. (I haven't taken this at all yet)
Just wondered if anyone has any experience with either of these?

I've never taken medication for mental health before and I really didn't want to go down this route because it seems to make it more real and upsetting but my anxiety has been ridiculous and unbearable for a long time now.

 

[Rosy]

Hi Kath08

I can't give you much info on the citalopram. I was on it for 10 days and I went off because The dr. changed me to something with less side affects. The meds are different for everyone. Some people can take it better and some are better on something else. I take a low dose of lorazepam. I am on propranolol. 20 mg. 2 x a day and it helps me very much. It definitely helps with panic and anxiety attacks. I hope it helps you too. Like I say, everyone is different and reacts differently to meds. Don't know much about the SSRI s but a lot of people are on them and like them, my son included. Good luck and hope they help you.

 

[ManaClash]

I've taken citalopram and escitalopram and had good results. My only real problem is not being able to sleep well but it seems that all the SSRI and SSRN give me that side effect. It takes at least 3 weeks for the meds to kick in and even longer to fully kick in. As long as your sleeping I'd say your good and give the meds a shot.