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venlafaxine and citalopram

From: Kirsty
Date: 28/10/03
Time: 16:26:54
Remote Name: 62.6.139.13

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Before xmas this year i got seriosly drepressed. My doctor asked me try out venlafexine 200mg. I was on this a couple of months and it had the worst side effects - which i thought was all in my head! I started self harming whilst on this medication. I have never self harmed in my life. This was a very scary time for me. It took time for me to understand what was going on, and my friends and family. I was a worrying time for us all. I also suffered suicidal thoughts. I felt so low, hated myself and just wanted things to end! I really thought things would never end, and felt like some sort of crazy person and felt like everyone hated me. When the self-harm started my doctor put me on to Citalopram 30mg. She also referred me to a Social Worker and self help group. Because i'm only 22, this was an awful situation, and scared the hell out of me. I am now much better on Citalopram. Even though i get small side effects (dry mouth, and the back of my tongue hurts after alcohol! Oh and small panic attacks) things have never been better!! I fear my past coming back and not being able to control it!

It would be nice to hear your views.

Good luck and take care


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