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Posted by hunier on April 1, 2001, at 17:40:59
In reply to Re: Celexa side-effects, posted by mary on May 24, 1999, at 20:23:52
> My dosage was reduced to 30mg. It made a big difference in sleepiness but I'm really worn out at the end of the day especially if I've had a therapy session. I'm not yawning as much but I still make stupid errors and lack motivation in most things including sexual relations. But I am not wishing I were dead.
> Mary
>
> > I've been taking celexa for three months, 40mg-in the AM. Sexual side effects went away real quick, certainly am less depressed, moods are stabilized. When I'm up and doing something, I feel great and have lots of energy, but as soon as I stop and sit, I am ready to fall asleep. Gaining weight, which I certainly don't need to do! Find myself going to bed earlier and earlier, and having a great deal of difficulty getting up in the morning. I've been considering stopping the med, as I hate feeling so tired all the time. Can someone give me a sense that even after three months these side effects wiil go away? Maybe a decrease in dosage?
Am I the only one who has problems with constipation with this ad? It's a nightmare and Im having trouble dealing with it. Will the problem go away? I changed dosage to 10 from 20.
Posted by george007 on April 2, 2001, at 11:27:38
In reply to Re: Celexa support, posted by Lizzy on March 31, 2001, at 21:48:36
Has anyone heard of Celexa causing tremors in the hands, ankles, and elsewhere?
George
Posted by gladys on April 2, 2001, at 16:44:47
In reply to Sick and tired of being so tired!!!! , posted by gladys on September 22, 2000, at 22:36:50
Has anyone been able to lose the weight they gained from being on celexa after they went off of it? (of course if you gained weight.) I am gaining so much and in the long run I think I will be more depressed. I may consider switching if chances are good that I will lose this weight. Anyone have any good advice? THANKS!
Posted by ccass on April 2, 2001, at 20:50:39
In reply to Weight gain after celexa, posted by gladys on April 2, 2001, at 16:44:47
Well this is what I'm trying, lots of water, and doing cardio exercise plus I'm seeing a dietician (I ask my doctor to recommend me to one so I don't have to pay for it)I'll let you know how it goes, I think the really tough part is doing it routinely so that it becomes part of your life style. Plus I hope I will feel even better (depression wise and dealling with stress) once I get myself into shape again.
wish me luck :)
and good luck to you too!> Has anyone been able to lose the weight they gained from being on celexa after they went off of it? (of course if you gained weight.) I am gaining so much and in the long run I think I will be more depressed. I may consider switching if chances are good that I will lose this weight. Anyone have any good advice? THANKS!
Posted by Dione on April 3, 2001, at 23:46:35
In reply to Re: Getting Off Celexa - So Tired, posted by Bill L on March 25, 2001, at 20:01:46
In addition to the weight gain-I too had tremours and could sleep allday-there was no happy medium-and it has taken me about 6 months to stop wanting to sleep all day-there are some days that I still could-but the urge to do so is not as overwhelming-I have got to find and anti-depressent that does not have so may side effects-any suggestions?
Posted by Rebecca Fitzgerald on April 4, 2001, at 8:03:16
In reply to Re: Getting Off Celexa - So Tired, posted by Dione on April 3, 2001, at 23:46:35
I have been on Celexa for three weeks now - 10 mg for 2 weeks and just recently upped to 20 mg. My husband reports that I am having the strangest nightmares which I don't recall at all. I take the med in the morning and do have wine in the evening. I'm sure the wine is not mixing well and will see if I sleep better without it. Also, just since upping the dosage, I am finding that I am experiencing anxiety early in the morning. I rush to take the pill and relax so it goes away. I never suffered from anxiety before - I take this for my pmdd. I have no weight gain problem and have no constipation - on the contrary, I am going more frequently, but not diarrhea. I'm thinking of changing over to St. John's Wort. Any comments on this?
Posted by lizzy on April 4, 2001, at 14:30:14
In reply to Side Effect of Celexa - Tremor?, posted by george007 on April 2, 2001, at 11:27:38
> Has anyone heard of Celexa causing tremors in the hands, ankles, and elsewhere?
>
> GeorgeYES! I had them really bad in the beginning - first month or so. Now I have them periodically - have been on Celexa for 4 months with doses ranging from 10 - 30 mg. I felt like I just wanted to sit on my feet and couldn't sleep until it went away. I was also always bouncing my feet and couldn't stop fidgeting. Best of luck.
Posted by NotJulie on April 7, 2001, at 23:33:12
In reply to Re: Sick and tired of being so tired!!!! , posted by Nora on March 5, 2001, at 9:20:17
Hi - I'm glad I found this thread.
I've just been prescribed Celexa to aid my situation-specific depression. I've had down times before, but this has been unbearable, so I picked up the phone and called a psychiatrist. (I am also in the market for a therapist) He said I was on the fence, but that prescribing an AD was a method of preventing further slips into depression in response to negative situations in the future. He likened it to wearing a path in the woods - once the path is there, it's easier to go down it again.
In reading these postings, I'm getting nervous that I may become dependent on the drug. My intention is for it to help me out of my current largest-funk-of-my-entire-life-that's-preventing-me-from-seeing-the-forest-for-the-trees and then get OFF. From what I'm reading here, it seems that ADs are addictive.
I've taken *one* 20mg pill so far, and I woke up at 5am this morning after 4 hours of sleep, extremely anxious. I've spent all day feeling "speedy", but not in a productive way, rather in a very anxious way. I had hot flashes last night and have had chills during the day.
I called the psychiatrist's after-hours number this morning and he advised me to break the next pill in half a give it a few days to kick in. Another friend assured me that on day three she felt a lot better, with a better world outlook.
I intend to take this stuff the prescribed 6-8 months, and then leave it behind. Is this realistic? I do not want to be making a lifestyle choice by starting to take this medication.
Posted by bonnie_ann on April 8, 2001, at 9:54:54
In reply to New and nervous, posted by NotJulie on April 7, 2001, at 23:33:12
> Hi - I'm glad I found this thread.
>
> I've just been prescribed Celexa to aid my situation-specific depression. I've had down times before, but this has been unbearable, so I picked up the phone and called a psychiatrist. (I am also in the market for a therapist) He said I was on the fence, but that prescribing an AD was a method of preventing further slips into depression in response to negative situations in the future. He likened it to wearing a path in the woods - once the path is there, it's easier to go down it again.
>
> In reading these postings, I'm getting nervous that I may become dependent on the drug. My intention is for it to help me out of my current largest-funk-of-my-entire-life-that's-preventing-me-from-seeing-the-forest-for-the-trees and then get OFF. From what I'm reading here, it seems that ADs are addictive.
>
> I've taken *one* 20mg pill so far, and I woke up at 5am this morning after 4 hours of sleep, extremely anxious. I've spent all day feeling "speedy", but not in a productive way, rather in a very anxious way. I had hot flashes last night and have had chills during the day.
>
> I called the psychiatrist's after-hours number this morning and he advised me to break the next pill in half a give it a few days to kick in. Another friend assured me that on day three she felt a lot better, with a better world outlook.
>
> I intend to take this stuff the prescribed 6-8 months, and then leave it behind. Is this realistic? I do not want to be making a lifestyle choice by starting to take this medication.You sound like me, except I was also anxious and panicky - I thought I was losing my mind. IME the anti-depressants are a tool. They help ease the discomfort of the symptoms (in most cases).
My first trial was fine, I got off and had to go right back on again. I hadn't learned anything- I didn't no how to deal with the symptoms when they returned. I highly recommend therapy CBT if you can find it and joining a self-help group, I know you've probably heard this a hundred times- you recovery is all up to you , there isn't a magic pill yet.
As far as taking medication forever - who cares, what's important is that you still can function.
Try reading Ed Bourne Anxiety/Panic workbook.
Good Luck,
Bonnie
Posted by ShelliR on April 8, 2001, at 11:03:51
In reply to New and nervous, posted by NotJulie on April 7, 2001, at 23:33:12
Maybe I'm out of line here, and hopefully others will have opinions on this, but I question why, for a first time medication, you were given celexa and not prozac. If prozac works, it causes no weight gain and is much easier to get off. Celexa often times will work for people who don't get relief from prozac, but as a first medication, I'm surprised. Maybe your doctor thought you had a better chance of success with celexa since it covers more bases. Anyone else have any opinions on this?
Shelli
Posted by gldngodess on April 11, 2001, at 10:53:51
In reply to Re: Celexa-Tomjay, posted by Dawn on March 2, 1999, at 20:15:02
> > > Anyone currently taking Celexa that has had their dosage increased? I'm taking 40mg/day and has noticed that when I have accidently doubled my dosage I feel less anxious and depressed. Both of which are the reasons I'm taking celexa now. Any thoughts are appreciated.
> >
> > Just to add my two cents, I'm currently taking Celexa at 40 mgs a day
> > I did research before taking it and found, as Pam indicated, that
> > the manufacturer did studies and determined that there was no improvement
> > at 60 mgs over 40. You may want to talk to your doc abtou it though -- studies are
> > statistical constructs and never say anthing about what will happen in a
> > particular individual. I've had good results with it, and haven't
> > had any significant side effects, with the exception of compulsive
> > yawning for a couple of hours after I take it. Embarrasing sometimes, but
> > not a real problem.
> >
> > Good luck
> > Tomjay
>
> > >Tomjay
> > Thanks for the response. The yawning is crazy. I've never had such a side effect. I think I'm leveling out so to say with Celexa and the current dose should suffice.
> > DawnI am taking effexor 150mg in the morning and the 40 mg. of celexa at night . I went up in dosage myself with the celexa because it calmed me down during the day, by 20mg...I liked the feeling. I want to go up to 80mg celexa but the clinic said it wasn't a good idea.........why ? When I feel so much better?
Are they afraid it might induce euphoria? The prescrip is over $100.00 dollars w/o insurance.~Need to know ....writeme someone!!!!!!
gldngodess
Posted by momof2 on April 11, 2001, at 18:07:07
In reply to Re: New and nervous » NotJulie, posted by ShelliR on April 8, 2001, at 11:03:51
Hi,
My husband just today had an annual physical exam and came home with celexa. He starts 10 mg. today and ups it to 20 in 5 days.
His problems started about 3 weeks ago when he came home from a business trip. He had been having problems getting a restful sleep, then he got sick (flu like symptoms), then he became irritable all the time, & wanting to be all alone and he didn't know why. He said he feels stressed but that work isn't the problem, he doesn't know what is. He says it's not marriage or me.
Anyway, about a week ago he quit touching me, no hand holding, nothing at all. He says he feels like he just needs to be all alone. I have been taking the kids and leaving the house for him to enjoy quiet time before he leaves for work. I encouraged him to call in sick the other day and I stayed gone all day to give him space.
This doctor appt. happened at a good time. Although it was almost a fight to get him there. When he left for the appt. I phoned the office and let them know of his "depressed" mood and that it's been getting progressively worse for 3 weeks.
He came home with some samples and will return next week for lab work and the week after to talk to the dr., but I am scared after reading everyone listing their bad symptoms to this drug.
I don't know if the dr. told my husband of any of these side affects, he hasn't told me. That he even told me of the dr. visit was remarkable.
I would like to hear from anyone who can offer me encouragement that he will get 'happy' again and start acting like his old self.
And what can I do to help him?
And why would it surprise someone that a dr. prescribed this drug before any others? (i'm relating this question to another writer)Thank you for reading this long letter. I could have said a lot more.
I'm real worried.
Posted by KARAsweet on April 11, 2001, at 21:03:22
In reply to Re: Celexa-Tomjay, posted by gldngodess on April 11, 2001, at 10:53:51
I want to go up to 80mg celexa but the clinic said it wasn't a good idea.........why ? When I feel so much better?
> Are they afraid it might induce euphoria? The prescrip is over $100.00 dollars w/o insurance.
>
> ~Need to know ....writeme someone!!!!!!
> gldngodessthe highest dosage recommended for celexa is 60, and that's rare. 40 is the normal one, and even though other anti depressants can go up to as much as 200 mg.. not all of them are the same. upping a dosage isn't going to make you euphoric or better off, sometimes they just have to test your tolerance. My friend's old doctor was upping her paxil dosage to a much higher level than it should exceed, and she had serotonin syndrome..
try not to expect too much from an SSRI. It's supposed to take the edge off, not make you euphoric.
Posted by KARAsweet on April 11, 2001, at 21:08:57
In reply to Re: New and nervous, posted by momof2 on April 11, 2001, at 18:07:07
> Hi,
> My husband just today had an annual physical exam and came home with celexa. He starts 10 mg. today and ups it to 20 in 5 days.
> His problems started about 3 weeks ago when he came home from a business trip. He had been having problems getting a restful sleep, then he got sick (flu like symptoms), then he became irritable all the time, & wanting to be all alone and he didn't know why. He said he feels stressed but that work isn't the problem, he doesn't know what is. He says it's not marriage or me.
> Anyway, about a week ago he quit touching me, no hand holding, nothing at all. He says he feels like he just needs to be all alone. I have been taking the kids and leaving the house for him to enjoy quiet time before he leaves for work. I encouraged him to call in sick the other day and I stayed gone all day to give him space.
> This doctor appt. happened at a good time. Although it was almost a fight to get him there. When he left for the appt. I phoned the office and let them know of his "depressed" mood and that it's been getting progressively worse for 3 weeks.
> He came home with some samples and will return next week for lab work and the week after to talk to the dr., but I am scared after reading everyone listing their bad symptoms to this drug.
> I don't know if the dr. told my husband of any of these side affects, he hasn't told me. That he even told me of the dr. visit was remarkable.
> I would like to hear from anyone who can offer me encouragement that he will get 'happy' again and start acting like his old self.
> And what can I do to help him?
> And why would it surprise someone that a dr. prescribed this drug before any others? (i'm relating this question to another writer)
>
> Thank you for reading this long letter. I could have said a lot more.
> I'm real worried.everyone reacts differently to SSRI's. When I first started on these medications, my doctor prescribed Celexa to me as well. After a week of starting it, I automatically felt better.. I was social again, had a good attitude, and was very talkative. The only downfall was how tired it made me, which led my doctor to switch the medication to zoloft. (didn't like that, so I'm back on Celexa) Anyways, I don't think you have anything to worry about concerning your husband. I had/have great experiences with Celexa and I think he will, too.
Posted by ShelliR on April 11, 2001, at 22:15:44
In reply to Re: New and nervous, posted by momof2 on April 11, 2001, at 18:07:07
> And why would it surprise someone that a dr. prescribed this drug before any others? (i'm relating this question to another writer)
>
Hi. I said I was surprised that notjulie's doctor started with celexa because she said her depression was situation related. I thought that prozac had less side effects, so I think of it as a good starting antidepression for situational or mild to moderate depression. That's why I said what I did.
Also, I wasn't sure if I was correct, so I asked for other opinions. (but didn't get any).Your husband sounds more severely depressed and his depression has been evaluated by his doctor. I assume he felt after meeting with him, the doctor felt he had a very good chance of success with celexa. Celexa has been very very helpful for lots of people.
So please, don't let my response to notjulie alarm you--it was in regard to her situation and also I am not a doctor.
I'm sorry things are so hard at the moment. Hopefully, now that your husband is hooked up with a doctor, maybe things will start turning around.
Shelli
Posted by Bill L on April 12, 2001, at 8:45:49
In reply to Re: Celexa-Tomjay, posted by gldngodess on April 11, 2001, at 10:53:51
Celexa's usual dose is between 10 mg and 40 mg. Some people do better with their depression above 40mg but most don't need any more.
Anxiety is a different story. In Celexa testing that I read about, where anxiety relief was studied, people did better with 20 or 30 mg than they did with 40 or 50 mg. But of course everyone is different.
> > > > Anyone currently taking Celexa that has had their dosage increased? I'm taking 40mg/day and has noticed that when I have accidently doubled my dosage I feel less anxious and depressed. Both of which are the reasons I'm taking celexa now. Any thoughts are appreciated.
> > >
> > > Just to add my two cents, I'm currently taking Celexa at 40 mgs a day
> > > I did research before taking it and found, as Pam indicated, that
> > > the manufacturer did studies and determined that there was no improvement
> > > at 60 mgs over 40. You may want to talk to your doc abtou it though -- studies are
> > > statistical constructs and never say anthing about what will happen in a
> > > particular individual. I've had good results with it, and haven't
> > > had any significant side effects, with the exception of compulsive
> > > yawning for a couple of hours after I take it. Embarrasing sometimes, but
> > > not a real problem.
> > >
> > > Good luck
> > > Tomjay
> >
> > > >Tomjay
> > > Thanks for the response. The yawning is crazy. I've never had such a side effect. I think I'm leveling out so to say with Celexa and the current dose should suffice.
> > > Dawn
>
> I am taking effexor 150mg in the morning and the 40 mg. of celexa at night . I went up in dosage myself with the celexa because it calmed me down during the day, by 20mg...I liked the feeling. I want to go up to 80mg celexa but the clinic said it wasn't a good idea.........why ? When I feel so much better?
> Are they afraid it might induce euphoria? The prescrip is over $100.00 dollars w/o insurance.
>
> ~Need to know ....writeme someone!!!!!!
> gldngodess
Posted by Bill L on April 12, 2001, at 8:54:21
In reply to Re: New and nervous, posted by momof2 on April 11, 2001, at 18:07:07
Celexa is a good drug. It is similar to Prozac but a little bit milder (less activating). People amy feel weird the first couple of weeks on a new drug such as Celexa but then the side effects mostly go away. Tiredness is a side effect that may last a couple of months to some degree. Lower sex drive is a side effect that may last the whole time a person is on an antidepressant such as Celexa. This side effect gets better with time but may not go away altogether.
You said that your husband just got depressed 3 weeks a go. I hope that the doctors can figure out what it was that caused it. Maybe lyme disease or something else which has depression as a symptom.
> Hi,
> My husband just today had an annual physical exam and came home with celexa. He starts 10 mg. today and ups it to 20 in 5 days.
> His problems started about 3 weeks ago when he came home from a business trip. He had been having problems getting a restful sleep, then he got sick (flu like symptoms), then he became irritable all the time, & wanting to be all alone and he didn't know why. He said he feels stressed but that work isn't the problem, he doesn't know what is. He says it's not marriage or me.
> Anyway, about a week ago he quit touching me, no hand holding, nothing at all. He says he feels like he just needs to be all alone. I have been taking the kids and leaving the house for him to enjoy quiet time before he leaves for work. I encouraged him to call in sick the other day and I stayed gone all day to give him space.
> This doctor appt. happened at a good time. Although it was almost a fight to get him there. When he left for the appt. I phoned the office and let them know of his "depressed" mood and that it's been getting progressively worse for 3 weeks.
> He came home with some samples and will return next week for lab work and the week after to talk to the dr., but I am scared after reading everyone listing their bad symptoms to this drug.
> I don't know if the dr. told my husband of any of these side affects, he hasn't told me. That he even told me of the dr. visit was remarkable.
> I would like to hear from anyone who can offer me encouragement that he will get 'happy' again and start acting like his old self.
> And what can I do to help him?
> And why would it surprise someone that a dr. prescribed this drug before any others? (i'm relating this question to another writer)
>
> Thank you for reading this long letter. I could have said a lot more.
> I'm real worried.
Posted by Terri Renee on April 12, 2001, at 10:12:42
In reply to Re: Celexa/side effects, posted by bud on March 30, 1999, at 19:32:27
> > I have been taking 10mg of celexa for 2 weeks
and all of the side effects I had in the beginning
are gone, but about a week ago I started having syptoms
of a UTI and the doc put me on antibiotics. Its been aweek and I still
have symptoms. They seem to get worse as the day goes on
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Terri
Posted by SalArmy4me on April 12, 2001, at 12:26:38
In reply to Re: Celexa/side effects-Urinary Tract Problems?, posted by Terri Renee on April 12, 2001, at 10:12:42
What kind of UTI symptoms do you have? Urinary retention?
Posted by Terri Renee on April 12, 2001, at 13:37:31
In reply to Re: Celexa/side effects-Urinary Tract Problems? » Terri Renee, posted by SalArmy4me on April 12, 2001, at 12:26:38
> What kind of UTI symptoms do you have? Urinary retention?
I have constant urgency, but I am not able
to that much . I feel like my bladder is full
all the time.
Posted by LIZAJANE on April 12, 2001, at 16:33:01
In reply to Re: Celexa/side effects-Urinary Tract Problems?, posted by Terri Renee on April 12, 2001, at 13:37:31
> > I have heard of SSRI's affecting the kidneys
I would suggest that you call your local pharmacist and your doctor back... I hope you feel better soon...Is anyone out there on Celexa for agoraphobia/panic disorder??? The first few weeks on Celexa were difficult, I so hyper and anxious...
I have been on Celexa for 4 months now, and feel GREAT... My anxiety level is lower than I can remember... Thank god for SSRI's I wish they had been around 25 years ago... Does anyone know how long you stay on them.. and if I do have to go off and go back on them again will I have to relive those horrible first weeks again too????..
Thanks... in advance for yoiur comments
Posted by momof2 on April 12, 2001, at 16:47:45
In reply to Re: Celexa/side effects-Urinary Tract Problems?, posted by LIZAJANE on April 12, 2001, at 16:33:01
Today is the 2nd day my husband has been taking 10 mg of celexa. Never had any other AD before.
He said that last night was awful trying to sleep. From other message boards that I have been reading, I notice that some people feel sleepy all the time and some have problems sleeping. One person wrote that Benedryl helps them sleep and it's non addicting. Also that it's safe to take with this drug.
Does anyone else have any ideas on how to get a restful night's sleep.
Also, his stomach is really bothering him. Very nauseas during meals. How long does this last?
And why would a drug affect people the way it does? I thought that this was just helping the chemical that the brain is deficient in to obtain more of that chemical. Why do you have stomach aches and restless nights?
I am trying to understand this drug and trying to help support my husband while he is taking this drug. I may have a lot of questions and hope that none of you get bothered by my inquisitiveness.
I am glad that I found this site because from the knowledge I get reading these messages, I pass them on to my spouse, who wouldn't in a million years come and share problems with complete strangers. I have to for him---because I love him and want to help.
Posted by lizzy on April 13, 2001, at 11:16:20
In reply to Re: New and nervous, posted by momof2 on April 11, 2001, at 18:07:07
> Hi,
> My husband just today had an annual physical exam and came home with celexa. He starts 10 mg. today and ups it to 20 in 5 days.
> His problems started about 3 weeks ago when he came home from a business trip. He had been having problems getting a restful sleep, then he got sick (flu like symptoms), then he became irritable all the time, & wanting to be all alone and he didn't know why. He said he feels stressed but that work isn't the problem, he doesn't know what is. He says it's not marriage or me.
> Anyway, about a week ago he quit touching me, no hand holding, nothing at all. He says he feels like he just needs to be all alone. I have been taking the kids and leaving the house for him to enjoy quiet time before he leaves for work. I encouraged him to call in sick the other day and I stayed gone all day to give him space.
> This doctor appt. happened at a good time. Although it was almost a fight to get him there. When he left for the appt. I phoned the office and let them know of his "depressed" mood and that it's been getting progressively worse for 3 weeks.
> He came home with some samples and will return next week for lab work and the week after to talk to the dr., but I am scared after reading everyone listing their bad symptoms to this drug.
> I don't know if the dr. told my husband of any of these side affects, he hasn't told me. That he even told me of the dr. visit was remarkable.
> I would like to hear from anyone who can offer me encouragement that he will get 'happy' again and start acting like his old self.
> And what can I do to help him?
> And why would it surprise someone that a dr. prescribed this drug before any others? (i'm relating this question to another writer)
>
> Thank you for reading this long letter. I could have said a lot more.
> I'm real worried.Hi, I wouldn't worry about the side effects. They sound a lot worse than they are. They tend to go away after a while so tell him not to give up. As for prescribing Prozac first (I read that other statement) and 1st of all heard Prozac is more likely to cause weight gain and also that Celexa is a newer drug that is supposed to have less side effects (that's what my dr. said).
As for your husband not being interested in you, please make sure that it's not something else (like an affair). My husband acted the same way - was actually depressed but was also having an affair and kept telling me it wasn't me - but after all it was. He wouldn't pay attention to me, wanted to be alone, would take off and say he just had to get away from the house - kept reassuring me it wasn't me - but it was.
I don't mean to scare you, just wanted you to be aware in case that is the case because I was such a fool believing him and thinking that he was just sick so I was going along with everything.
Take Care.
Posted by lizzy on April 13, 2001, at 11:19:52
In reply to Re: Celexa/side effects-Urinary Tract Problems?, posted by Terri Renee on April 12, 2001, at 10:12:42
> > > I have been taking 10mg of celexa for 2 weeks
> and all of the side effects I had in the beginning
> are gone, but about a week ago I started having syptoms
> of a UTI and the doc put me on antibiotics. Its been aweek and I still
> have symptoms. They seem to get worse as the day goes on
> Any suggestions?
> Thanks
> TerriThe exact same thing happened to me! I first felt less pressure when I urinated and then thought I had a urinary infection because I kept having to go. I was given antibiotics as well but it didn't make a difference. This feeling eventually went away - 1 to 2 months I think.
Posted by lizzy on April 13, 2001, at 11:24:04
In reply to new, posted by momof2 on April 12, 2001, at 16:47:45
> Today is the 2nd day my husband has been taking 10 mg of celexa. Never had any other AD before.
> He said that last night was awful trying to sleep. From other message boards that I have been reading, I notice that some people feel sleepy all the time and some have problems sleeping. One person wrote that Benedryl helps them sleep and it's non addicting. Also that it's safe to take with this drug.
> Does anyone else have any ideas on how to get a restful night's sleep.
> Also, his stomach is really bothering him. Very nauseas during meals. How long does this last?
> And why would a drug affect people the way it does? I thought that this was just helping the chemical that the brain is deficient in to obtain more of that chemical. Why do you have stomach aches and restless nights?
> I am trying to understand this drug and trying to help support my husband while he is taking this drug. I may have a lot of questions and hope that none of you get bothered by my inquisitiveness.
> I am glad that I found this site because from the knowledge I get reading these messages, I pass them on to my spouse, who wouldn't in a million years come and share problems with complete strangers. I have to for him---because I love him and want to help.I was nauseous when I first started taking Celexa. I couldn't eat much and lost some weight. I was also restless and didn't sleep as well at first but after my body adjusted I sleep very well - too well - 10-12 hours a night. The medicine has been fantastic for me - I'm more sociable, outgoing, talkative, willing to try new things. Before I was almost a recluse and very shy about talking to strangers and had no interest in going out with friends (it seemed like an effort). I am also more calm and positive and less obsessive about things (like how the house looks). Don't worry. Just give the medicine time to work and best of luck.
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