@brit Patti, if your doctor gave you 40 mg. of Citalopram to start it will probably be too much to start with. I had to cut back to 20 mg., and some people start at 10 mg. and slowly build to 20 mg. over a couple of months, then at 6 months go to 40 mg. I started at 40 mg., took only 1 pill and felt really, really terrible. The next day I cut the pills in half and took only 20 mg. a day for about a year. My doctor then gave me 40mg. and I had no problem with it. I'm telling you this because a friend of mine just had the same experience and had to go to 20mg to start. It took me about a month before I began to feel normal. Now, I can't imagine life without it. I had needed it my whole life I think.

I truly hope the Citalopram helps you worry less and enjoy your life more. I also hope you get to the root of the problem with your tongue.

Warmly, Gail B.

Thank you for the advise. I have been taking the 40 mg but cutting the pill in half in the morning and taking the other half at night. I have slept a lot better too. Again thank you and my our LORD BLESS YOU> Patti

Are you feeling OK doing the pills this way? You can always cut back to just 1/2 the 40 mg a day. That may feel more comfortable. Its your choice always. Keep us informed about how you are doing. Gail B.