HayashiSanguine Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Admittedly new to this, so I hope this is in the right place and not a silly question or on the wrong board. Hoping someone with more experience might be able to help. I was wondering if anyone knows of a good way to deal with really sore throat that's impeding normal function while on citalopram? Also, while I expect it's cold/flu related, is there any likelihood this is a side effect? Bit of backstory, in case it helps - was started on citalopram recently, initially 10mg then, following a GP appointment on Wednesday, increasing to 20mg from Thursday. Woke up on Thursday with my throat killing me, which has only worsened since, to the extent that I can't sleep more than an hour or so at a time, can't eat anything substantial without throwing up afterward and I'm almost unable to speak. Normally I'd just make with the Lemsip and Nurofen, but both are supposed to have pretty serious reactions with citalopram, so I've been avoiding anything remotely medicated. Haven't had a throat this sore before, nor had one that hadn't started getting better by this point. I can't make an appointment with my doctor until Monday and there's usually a couple of days wait. Ideally just looking for advice on how to cope with it and whether to wait it out or if it's something to do with the medication; Any input would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryp Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Hmm. I've taken all kinds of painkillers with citalopram and never had a problem - I don't think it's a huge risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HayashiSanguine Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share Posted October 9, 2010 Thanks, very glad of the reassurance. Been reading over leaflets and drug interactions that had been putting me off but, at this stage, needing to function more. Sorry again, it's a new prescription and I'm evidently getting over-worried about worst-case scenarios. Thank you very much for the response! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryp Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 I get like that about new drugs too Hope you feel better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kseudonym Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Just to chime in, I took paracetemal, ibuprofen and mefanamic acid on citalopram no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
water Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Great home remedy for sore throat - tablespoon of honey. There are also many kids sore throat or cough medicines out there at the drugstore now that are homeopathic and basically just have honey and other stuff. Also, Traditional Medicines Tea called Throat Coat - here is a view - works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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