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Suicidal thoughts...

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I was recently diagnosed with depression and started taking 20mg of Citalopram per day about 10 days ago. I was told by the doctor and the pharmasist that it could take 3 weeks before I would notice any improvement. Here's the problem: Although I've had suicidal thoughts before, they seems more frequest over the last couple of days. Do I just need to "ride it out" and wait until it's been at least three weeks, or should I take this more serious. I'm really beginning to feel a battle inside my head between my good thoughts and the bad ones. HELP!
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I'd talk to your doc on this one.
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I would call your doctor. Do you have an after hours number, maybe they need to change the medication. I am familiar with that medication I am on lexapro
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I am afriad I dont know much but i suggest you go to your doctor again. or maybe even the ER? depending on the urgency.
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Please contact your doctor. It sounds like you're having an adverse reaction to the meds. Call him/her right away and let this be known. Fight the urge and remember we are all here to support you.
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call your doctor...like..YESTERDAY. an increase in suicidal thoughts is not an acceptable side effect....says ms. obvious, duh..cant believe i said that! lol
anyway..seriously...call your doc asap.
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There are crisis lines if ther is immediacy (like before tomorrow)- do you feel like you may need someone to talk to? Depression makes the good and real so hazy sometimes.
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I agree with Mean, JD and the rest, contact someone in the medical world. It may be the meds or it may be something else but don't risk it!!

Let us know how you get on!!
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yes it does take a while to take effect.
but if you get overwhelmed please call for help! please dont take any chances there.
could start any day, but check with your doc, and let him know how you are feeling.ok?
hugs
joyce
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It's common for suicidal thoughts and plans to increase upon starting antidepressants, you must be careful, make the people around you aware that you are having these thoughts, and please come on here and talk to us, there are lots of people here willing and able to help you. Take care sweetie xxx
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i was on the same dosage of citalopram u are on... and i had an increase in suicidal thoughts that led me to be hospitalized a few months ago. I suggest you call your doctor ASAP so he can possibly change your medication. I am now on Zoloft.
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I have to agree with everyone else. You need to talk to your dr. ASAP. It does take antidepressants time to get into your system but they can also make you feel suicidal. Please see dr. right away. Let us know how you are doing....Julie
starfish
starfish
If you are feeling overwhelmed, you need to tell your Dr. Or get to the ER if you can't contact your Dr., and feel you can't control your thoughts.
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