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Posted by Shortelise on January 16, 2005, at 16:58:08
Over x-mas, I missed a dose of Celexa. I didn't realize I had, never gave it a thought, until the middle of the next day.
I was queasy and nervous, shakey and anxious. And tearful. It was very a very unusual set of feelings for me, and racking my mind to figure out what could be wrong, I thought of the med, and realized that I may have forgotten it the night before. I was sure I had. I had one in my handbag, so I took it, and within an hour, I was fine.
Is it possible? I mean, it *is* what happened. I only take 20 mg every evening before bed, which is a small dose.
Any info would be very much appreciated.
ShortE
Posted by Sebastian on January 16, 2005, at 17:16:03
In reply to effects of missed celexa dose?, posted by Shortelise on January 16, 2005, at 16:58:08
Same thing happens to me when I don't take enough celexa.
Posted by Shortelise on January 16, 2005, at 17:24:50
In reply to Re: effects of missed celexa dose?, posted by Sebastian on January 16, 2005, at 17:16:03
what happens? Is it when you miss a single dose?
Thanks SebastianShortE
Posted by phillipa on January 16, 2005, at 17:47:58
In reply to Re: effects of missed celexa dose? » Sebastian, posted by Shortelise on January 16, 2005, at 17:24:50
So these AD's are really addictive! Phillipa
Posted by anneL on January 16, 2005, at 21:21:18
In reply to Re: effects of missed celexa dose?, posted by phillipa on January 16, 2005, at 17:47:58
Addictive, no. Addiction implies drug-seeking behaviors that interfere with social, work, and/or spiritual life.
However, that being said, I might as well be "addicted" to Effexor as I have not been able to discontinue this medication without experiencing the dreaded "discontinuation syndrome". Go figure. . . I am hooked but not addicted and I owe it all to Wyeth. And yes, I have reported my discontinuation symptoms to the FDA and urge all others who were not informed of this potential to do the same.
Posted by gardenergirl on January 17, 2005, at 8:02:16
In reply to effects of missed celexa dose?, posted by Shortelise on January 16, 2005, at 16:58:08
Hi ShortE,
I was on Celexa for several months. I don't specifically recall missing a dose, but I'm sure that I must have at least once. Your thoughts about how you are on a small dose, and also since SSRI's take awhile before you get to a therapeutic blood level, it seems unlikely to me that your experience was related to missing the dose.But then again, we are all different in our sensitivities to meds. So..how's that for waffling? Were you aware you missed it? Or did you notice later that you had? I just wonder what other situational factors may have played a role along with missing the dose.
gg
Posted by AMD on January 17, 2005, at 13:48:07
In reply to effects of missed celexa dose?, posted by Shortelise on January 16, 2005, at 16:58:08
Paradoxically, I used to feel a small mood increase when I'd miss a dose (before the side effects kicked in after a couple days). I'm sure I was depressed back then, however, so I could have been feeling instead fewer of Celexa's mood effects that made me jittery and a bit hyper.
amd
Posted by Shortelise on January 17, 2005, at 16:04:24
In reply to Re: effects of missed celexa dose? » Shortelise, posted by gardenergirl on January 17, 2005, at 8:02:16
I have been on Celexa, 20 mg's, for over two years. It seems to be the therepeutic dose for me.
I didn't realize I'd missed a dose until I was feeling badly - nervous, shakey, etc.
Any thoughts? Thanks
ShortE
Posted by Shortelise on January 17, 2005, at 16:08:09
In reply to Re: effects of missed celexa dose?, posted by AMD on January 17, 2005, at 13:48:07
I for sure felt a kick of energy - jittery energy. Not good energy.
It scares me. I don't want to stay on this med forever.
Thanks, AMD
ShortE
Posted by gardenergirl on January 17, 2005, at 22:33:44
In reply to Re: effects of missed celexa dose? » gardenergirl, posted by Shortelise on January 17, 2005, at 16:04:24
> I have been on Celexa, 20 mg's, for over two years. It seems to be the therepeutic dose for me.
Sorry, I didn't mean to imply that you weren't at therapeutic levels. I was just thinking that since it is not very short acting, it *seems* unlikely that missing one dose would have that effect. But you never know...
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> I didn't realize I'd missed a dose until I was feeling badly - nervous, shakey, etc.
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> Any thoughts? Thanks
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> ShortEOnly other thoughts are to rule out other potential causes: illness, triggered by something going on, blood sugar drop???
Your guess is as good as mine, unfortunately. Tough question.
gg
Posted by Sebastian on January 21, 2005, at 11:35:04
In reply to Re: effects of missed celexa dose? » Sebastian, posted by Shortelise on January 16, 2005, at 17:24:50
After a while, like a week, I start to notice it. I will get more dependant on being around people, even if its bad relationships. One day and my level of happyness can change, good or bad.
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