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taking citalpram for anxiety. advice please on effectiveness of medication. i avoid certain situations where i cant escape. thankyou so much. XXXXX XXXXXXX
Submitted: 375 days and 14 hours ago.
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Dr J Burk
375 days and 13 hours ago.
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Hi
When did you start treatment?
Dr Jef
375 days and 13 hours ago.
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Age: 41; Male, United Kingdom
375 days and 13 hours ago.
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my tratment started 1 month ago
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Dr J Burk
375 days and 13 hours ago.
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Hi
It's a widely used and very effective treatment for anxiety but can take up to 12 weeks to work.
I prescribe it often for anxiety disorders.
Please let me know of you need to discuss this some more or would like some self help info.
Dr Jef
375 days and 13 hours ago.
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would you advise against a drink every now and again? i do get wobbly type legs when i have to walk any where, maybe its anxiety and after a while the medication will help in that respect?
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Dr J Burk
375 days and 13 hours ago.
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Hi
I advise that you only consume alcohol in small amounts - reduces the effectiveness of the medication and can worsen anxiety.
Wobbly legs are not a typical symptom of anxiety so I cannot be sure that the citalopram will help you with that.
Dr Jef
375 days and 13 hours ago.
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my wobbly legs occur after a drink so i get anxious the next day. that makes sense. i have one final question, how long can i stay on the medication and are they addictive? i guess in time my anxiety will reduce and i will be able to socialise more?
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They are not addictive.
A standard course is for 12 months.
Dr Jef
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