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Age23f.i took ecitalopram 10mg for depression&anger for the first time and after 1&1/2 hour i felt like anxious and palpitations.i want to know why?

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Dr. Stephen Kibrick answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Side effects of meds: Citalopram has known side effects that include tremors, nervousness, anxiety, and nausea. There are also some less-common effects on heart function. You were taking the lowest dose available, and got immediate side effects. I would recommend talking with your doctor, and switching to another antidepressant. Consider CBT psychotherapy for your depression and anger;more effective than meds alone

Dr Wang agreed

Answered 6/20/2015

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A member asked:

Age23f.i took ecitalopram 10mg for depression&anger for the first time and after 1&1/2 hour i felt like anxious and palpitations.i want to know why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Kibrick answered

Dr Wang agreed

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