Citalopram?

I've been suffering for anxiety/social anxiety for a couple months now.. and lately it's pretty much gotten out of hand.. My dr. prescribed me 10 mg Citalopram.. Is anyone familiar with this? Im just a little confused cus it seems that Citalopram is primarily used to treat Depression?

[hajak]

Hi-as far as I know you are right it is primarily for depression but it is also used when you have anxiety and depression together (this was my issue). I am also taking it but also have Lorazepam for prn. I would say I have been highly anxious for over a year. I've been taking the Citalopram since May and I still feel I have to take the Lorazepam. Give it 2-4 weeks and if there is no change in your level of anxiety ask for another drug for prn or perhaps you should be weaned off that and put on something else. Just a thought!

[Vanbra111]

Thanks so much for the input.  I have yet to take the Citalopram because i don't consider myself depressed, It's mainly just Social Anxiety, and anxiety in general.  I'm making an appointment with my dr. tomorrow morning, hopefully he'll see my view on this.  Paxil, or Xanax does sound like it would be more for me.. since my attacks seem to be infrequent and get triggered by different things.  I just need something to take WHEN they feel like they are coming and to calm me down.