Posted by Cam W. on March 2, 2000, at 7:33:34
In reply to Re: Celexa-How can this be a good thing? MOM, posted by Vicki on March 2, 2000, at 7:02:41
Vicki (aka Mom) - Antidepressants take an average of 4-6 weeks (sometimes longer) to see a therapeutic effect. I would not expect you to see any change for at least two weeks. The antidepressant has to modify some of the serotonin receptor concentrations (as well as other neurotransmitter receptor concentrations) for it to work and this takes about 4-6 weeks. All antidepressants have side effects when they are started, affecting some people more than others. These side effects usually abate after about two weeks as the body adjusts to the drug. The info sheet you saw on Celexa is a lawyer's document, written by lawyers for lawyers. It will include every side effect that happened to someone while taking Celexa (in clinical trials). Give your son some time (another couple weeks) and you should notice some improvement. Your son won't necessarily get all or any of the side effects you have read on this board, everyone's body is unique. The depression didn't occur overnight, so you can't expect it to be resolved as quickly. Full remission will take some time. Also, medication is only one part of the treatment process. Talk therapy is also a useful adjunct. The medication elevates one to a level where they can work on resolving what caused the depression in the first place. Hope this helps and keep us posted on his progress. Sincerely Cam W.
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