Citalopram & propranolol
Hello ladies š
Ive always struggled with anxiety but it has been manageable to a point.
Since having my youngest 2 years ago my anxiety has slowly gotten worse to the point i was spiraling daily.
I started seeing a occupational therapist about 6 months ago, then around 2 months ago i started with really bad health anxiety also.
When I saw my therapist about 4.5 weeks ago we decided medication might be the best way forward.
I called docs next day and got prescribed propranolol 40mg x 1 a day... they helped my heart palpitations and with getting hot and sweaty but i find i stuffer with a tense jaw and they dont seem to be helping with that š
Anyway, last week i called again to speak about my meds, the doctor has now prescribed me citalopram 10mg once a day and upped my propranolol to twice a day.
Think im on day 7 now of citalopram and side affects havent been too bad.. i decided to take it before bed.
I have been suffering with bad head aches and waking up alot in the night/early mornings.. im also absolutely knackeredš„ŗ im soo exhausted all the time anyway to the point I asked docs for a blood test to make sure all is ok and it is but now with these tablets im feeling alot more drained.
Did anyone else get extreme fatigue from these and did it improve? š¤ also if theres any successful stories etc i would love some great feedback.
First time taking medication for my anxiety and abit nervous about it xx
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Most anxiety medications do cause fatigue. I'm not sure I know of any that don't. How is your BP?
Iām on citalopram too and Iāve had my dose increased before, so I completely get being nervous about starting it š¤ The adjustment period can be a bit rough and 7 days is still really early, so I wouldnāt panic yet if youāre feeling more tired/headachy than usual. Iād give it a little time, but if the exhaustion is really affecting you, definitely speak to your doctor rather than just pushing through it. For me it was worth sticking with and giving my body time to adjust. Hopefully the side effects settle for you soon š¤š„ŗ xx
i was the same with anxiety after my second, i was put on sertraline and propranolol, the sertraline has been upped over time and i am now on 150mg sertraline and the two propranolol if and when needed. the first couple of weeks after it's been upped it does give me terrible headaches and fatigue but once they're in my system in definitely calms down. on days when my anxiety is really bad or on a day i have to do something that sets my anxiety off badly, i am completely mentally and physically wiped afterwards when the adrenaline has worn off and the next day too.
Citalopram can be REALLY stimulating for some people, like you feel like youre on drugs, strongly advise not taking it at night ! But also it takes like a month or so to settle down. If you cant find a good balance with the GP ask for a referral to a mental health nurse or psychiatrist because honestly GP only get a 45 min seminar on this stuff
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