Citalopram: Five 'common' side effects of the antidepressant and how to overcome them
While it can take up to six weeks to experience the benefits of citalopram, the side effects can be felt much sooner – especially if you take St John’s wort (a herbal remedy). The once-daily dose could cause five common side effects, according to the NHS. One of the most likely side effects – affecting one in 100 people – is a dry mouth.
In order to help remedy this side effect until it subsides, it’s worth chewing sugar-free gum or sugar-free sweets.
Another possible reaction is “sweating a lot”, which can be combatted by:
- Wearing loose clothing
- Using a strong anti-perspirant
- Utilising a fan.
If these measures don’t work to alleviate the excessive sweating, it might be worthwhile speaking to your doctor to try a different brand of anti-depressant.
Citalopram could also lead to feelings of restlessness, causing difficulty with falling asleep.
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