Posted by IsoM on December 19, 2001, at 16:24:23
In reply to Re: Paxil vs. Celexa - differences, similarities? » IsoM, posted by Cindylou on December 19, 2001, at 15:05:57
I might be the wrong to person to ask that question because I have relatively mild narcolepsy & can fall asleep so easy if I'm not actively doing something. BUT I also have ADHD, so when I do things, it can often seem like I'm speeding to others, even without any stimulants.
Two speeds, either barely idling or maximum over-drive :)The Celexa, if anything helped me to be a little more awake, but that may be because it improved my mood over Paxil & I wanted to do more. Celexa (with the small amount of Paxil) & my thyroid hormone replacement isn't enough though to keep me awake & alert at quieter or less energetic jobs though. I've now augmented my meds with adrafinil (Olmifon) from overseas & now can stay awake & alert any time without feeling a little too wired or jittery like Ritalin or Dexedrine do for me.
I wouldn't really have thought that those two made me wired until I've had the opporunity to compare how I feel on adrafinil as compared to them. The adrafinil brings me an alertness & wakefulness that stims did but with a calm & mellow feeling that's level all the time - no ups & downs.
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> Thank you for the excellent information. I had a horrible time getting off of Effexor, and never want to go through something like that again.
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> Quick question ... does Celexa make you at all tired, or did it to start with?
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> Thanks again,
> cindy
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