Posted by Bill L on March 28, 2001, at 10:58:19
In reply to HELP!! Questions about Celexa - new user, posted by DANB on March 27, 2001, at 11:44:25
Your side effects are very typical when starting an antidepressent such as Celexa. They will mostly go away after a few weeks. The sexual side effects are the most troubling for most people since they oftentimes get better but do not completely go away. Since you are only taking 10 mg, I think you will be ok with side effects. The anti-depressant effects take a few weeks to kick in so don't be discouraged.
Christina is right that a psychiatrist is best trained for this. However about 70% of antidepressants in the US are prescribed by primary care docs such as internists, family practitioners, and OBGYN's. So you have to use your own judgement about how you feel about your doctor and whether you should consult with a psychiatrist.
> I have been taking Celexa for one week and I am not 100% thrilled. I have never been on a anti-depressent and I do not know what to expect. I have been going through a divorce and have been mildly (I guess) depressed, have had some anxiety and a panic attack or two. My father was Manic Depressive and when I told my doctor this she put me on 10mg of Celexa. I had just gone in for an annual physical and left with anti depressants?
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> I have been experiencing nausea some light headedness and problems sleeping. To be honest I am mostly concerned with the sexual side affects.
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> How long will celexa stay in you system. Do most people on Celexa have more sever symptoms of depression? How frequent are the sexual side affects in men?
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