Posted by Noa on January 28, 2000, at 20:20:15
In reply to Re: side effects of celexa, posted by RUTH PEREZ on January 28, 2000, at 14:51:43
I know very very little about celexa, but I had a similar experience with amitryptaline many years ago. I took one 25 mg. pill, and became simultaneously agitated (bouncing off the walls) and intoxicated (poor coordination, slurred speech, inability to stay alert). Having these symptoms at the same time felt like nothing I ever want to feel again. I was so sedated, but couldn't sleep because of the agitation. I also went to the emergency room. All they did was examine me and have me stay until the effects wore off. Needless to say, I never took the amitryptaline again, and my current pdoc has steered me away from TCAs.
So, I know it is a totally different class of meds, but I think it is possible for an individual to have a severe reaction to a med even if the med has no allergenic profile.Stay tuned, I am sure some others will give you more specific info.
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