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Celexa

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cambridge, UK

I take Citalopram 40 mg per day. Suffer from sleeplessness at night but also horrible fatigue. Have restless leg syndrome and many other adverse side effects. Is there a safe alternative

July 31, 2016
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Members shared their experiences managing restless leg syndrome and sleep issues while on Citalopram, with many noting that chronic pain often... Read more

Members shared their experiences managing restless leg syndrome and sleep issues while on Citalopram, with many noting that chronic pain often goes hand-in-hand with RLS. Several members offered practical strategies, including taking Citalopram in the morning instead of at night to avoid sleep disruption, using magnesium oil spray or supplements to address deficiencies that can worsen symptoms, placing a pillow under the knees or investing in a memory foam topper for better sleep comfort, and discussing medications like Trazodone, Lexapro, or Klonopin with a doctor for sleep support. A recurring theme was the importance of checking vitamin levels with a healthcare provider and advocating for adjustments to medication timing or alternatives when side effects significantly impact quality of life.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Ask your doctor to check your vitamin levels. Most people are magnesium and vitamin D deficient. I use Magnesium Oil spray that helps with the cramping and pain in my legs.

August 1, 2016
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I take lexapro which is escitapram. It's basically the positive ion of citalopram. I have tried both and do much better on lexapro.

August 2, 2016
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I think most of us with chronic pain suffer from RLS, it seems to go with our other issues. I have found that a pillow under my knees often stops this, at least in my case it does. Also, the new gel memory foam topper I bought for my bed has different areas of comfort for different areas of the body. This has also helped my hips and legs a lot. That thing has been my savior when it comes to sleep and comfort. It is made by Simmons and has NO pressure points.

August 1, 2016 (edited)
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

@A MyChronicPainTeam Member, ask your psychiatrist about Trazodone aka Desyrel. Here is some info on it : http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/tra...

August 28, 2016
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I love my Trazadone for sleeping and colonopin at night for restless leg syndrome. Has helped me for yrs. I hope you get to feeling better. My chronic fatigue is terrible too, the struggle is real!

August 1, 2016

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