I took citalopram for the first time. i had one 20 mg tablet. since taking it, ive experienced a recurring sensation. when i yawn, i feel a weakness in my chest that moves down to my legs. sometimes my legs become paralyzed for a few seconds. why?

Side Effects: Yawning is a side effect of Citalopram. The weakness and numbness in your legs may be related or not. Talk to your prescribing Dr for a full exam and discussion of your symptoms in light of your history and other medical conditions.

Citalopram effects: I understand your distress. Citalopram is a medication for Depression. It can cause weakness. Please see a Psychiatrist for: • Diagnosis • Therapy for stresses in your life • Discuss: • Benefits and side effects of Citalopram • Decrease dose of Citalopram or stop taking it. • Other medications for Depression • Breathing Relaxation • Guided Visual Imagery Your Health is Precious!

Idiosyncratic: People vary in their response to medications due to heredity, biological variations, different internal metabolic makeups. Temporally, the use of Citalopram has resulted in some unusual reactions. Nonetheless, would question the wisdom of further usage, and consider switching to a different medication, especially if you are taking other pills, which function via cytochrome reactions.