Published on 12, July, 2020
I just started taking Citalopram 10mg, and it's the 6th day, but I'm reluctant to take it due to the side effects, mainly of a sexual nature. But I'm feeling a dry throat, dry mouth, drowsiness, confusion, and agitation.
Should I stop taking these or not? The only reason I ask is because the sexual side effects at least are removing my ability to get dopamine reliably. As there are fewer sources outside of it that can help. And especially ones that give me such joy and pleasure.
Citalopram is probably the strongest SSRI out there so even in small doses it's powerful. The whole point in anti depressants is to improve your mood so if it's making you worse go back to your GP. Other anti depressants exist, including non SSRI ones that have less effect on sex drive.
Non SSRI's don't exist in the UK apparently. I've asked about it, they don't say they have any.