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Took first 10mg citalopram 3 hours ago. got panicy and felt strange then calmed down. feel a big edgy and easily irritable. normal?
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Variable: Starting any medication can be a little anxiety-provoking, and responses vary. If you have any family history of bipolar disorder, i hope you informed your physician? It's possible these symptoms are temporary &will extinguish themselves -- but please tell your own physician what you're experiencing. His/her knowledge of your personal history makes him/her the best person to ask about this.
Answered 4/26/2013
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