A member asked:

Started taking 20mg citalopram for anxiety but it seems to be causing panic attacks. i've been on it for a week. should i talk to doc about stopping?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Panic attacks.: Anxiety symptoms can sometimes increase when an SSRI such as Citalopram is first started. Usually this abates (but not always). Let your psychiatrist/ prescribing physician know. Sometimes benzodiazapines are used short-term to help get through this period. Take care.

Answered 9/17/2014

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