Hi
So after struggling with anxiety for months I tried CBT, meditation and CBD oil which helped a bit. I'd been having IBS symptoms for over 8 months and was woken every morning with cramps. After the usual tests proved negative I admitted what I suspected all along it was being caused by my over worrying/ anxiety.
I'm on systematic HRT so that box was ticked.
I asked the GP for Citalopram as I'd had it years ago for similar issues but after 3 days I stopped as side effects were awful. I waited a month then spoke with another GP who prescribed Escitalopram 10 mg instead. Am on day 11 , think I've had most side effects on the common list , I hate feeling nauseous but I'm pushing on , however I'm experiencing episodes of urinary frequency - and I mean every 10 mins for an hour or so. It's so agitating
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I have found it as a side effect on some Google sites.
Was just wondering if anyone else had experienced this on an anti anxiety med and how long it went on for.
I do have anxiety around my bladder after having a recurrent UTI last year so this isn't helping
I so just want to feel better,, and I ' ll admit there have been moments where I've thought why am I taking this.
If anyone read this far thank you.