Posted by Valley Girl on March 28, 2000, at 14:22:41
In reply to CELEXA or Not to CELEXA...???, posted by Kathy on March 28, 2000, at 14:03:36
> Kathy,
Celexa is supposed to have less side effects than any other kind of this med. My experience was short lived with hearing and feeling my heartbeat through my entire body and upset stomach with dirreaha. I also experienced shoulder and chest pain. It has been a month and I really don't notice much of anthing now. Give it a try. We all know about how you feel. Side effects and all I am going through with taking this med. for awhile. I want to feel better emotionally for once in my life. Try some meditation or breathing exercises. I know, its hard to stay focused when you are terrified. Hang in there!
I just went through this entire message board and am on the brink of a panic attack just reading about Celexa. I was just presribed Celexa after having had undesirable effects from Sinequan. I had been taking quite a miniscule dose (80 mg) in comparison to the average adult dosage (350mg). I experienced palpitations (like described in the message board-----"feeling your heart beating (pounding) throughout your entire body at all hours of the night). This was a major deciding factor for a change in med. It is torture and unbearable at 3:00 AM when this is occurring and you want it to just STOP. I also experienced a noticable weight gain, which never was an issue prior to being on Sinequan. Now I have my Dr. swithching me to Celexa and am quite apprehnsive about starting it. I am fearful of another bout with side effects. I also know I can never BE in that despair of depression that I never knew existed until I was THERE. This entire "experimentation" with meds. is totally anxiety provoking. I find it difficult to weigh the positive attributes of the med. with the horrible side-effects (namely, the heart racing/palpitations). As I am writing, I am in the process of weaning myself from the Sinequan. I am to start the Celexa in 2 days and am fearful. Anyone "been there, done that"? Would love to hear some feedback.
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