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Does Intake Of Citalopram 5mg Cause Upset Stomach?
Dear Doctor, I have just started citlalapram 5mgs daily. Recommended by G/entorologist for IBS and depression.(gave me 10mgs D) It seems to b e upsetting my stomach, can this dose do this/? I do think I am sensitive to a/depressants (just could NOT take Endep). I am suffering from what I believe to be mod. bad depression and GAD. Many thanks
Mon, 14 Dec 2015
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It is possible that the small dose is affecting your stomach and causing the nausea but the gastrointestinal effects of these medications normally decrease after a few weeks of use.
This means that if you can hold out for at least 3 to 4 weeks, you should notice a decrease in your symptoms.
If you cannot or the symptoms continue then you can ask your doctor for an alternative.
I hope this helps
It is possible that the small dose is affecting your stomach and causing the nausea but the gastrointestinal effects of these medications normally decrease after a few weeks of use.
This means that if you can hold out for at least 3 to 4 weeks, you should notice a decrease in your symptoms.
If you cannot or the symptoms continue then you can ask your doctor for an alternative.
I hope this helps
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