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Re: celexa

Posted by Erin on December 30, 1998, at 20:26:29

In reply to Re: celexa, posted by Erin on December 30, 1998, at 14:09:15

> > > > My Dr. is considering Celexa for me since I have had a 20 pound weight gain with Zoloft. Although Zoloft has worked well for me with depression and anxiety. Has anyone experienced weight gain with Celexa so far? How about headaches? Thanks!

 

Re: celexa

Posted by Toni on December 30, 1998, at 22:25:42

In reply to Re: celexa, posted by Erin on December 30, 1998, at 20:26:29

> > > > > My Dr. is considering Celexa for me since I have had a 20 pound weight gain with Zoloft. Although Zoloft has worked well for me with depression and anxiety. Has anyone experienced weight gain with Celexa so far? How about headaches? Thanks!


I started Celexa a couple of weeks ago in addition to
Deseryl, both taken at night. Does anybody else itch
on this? Otherwise I haven't noticed if it is doing
anything - I seem to be high one day and low the next.
I did have nausea today but hope it wasn't caused by
the new AD. I'm tired of trying different drugs.

 

Re: celexa, good stuff

Posted by Nancy on December 31, 1998, at 10:27:43

In reply to Re: celexa, posted by Erin on December 30, 1998, at 20:26:29

> > > > > My Dr. is considering Celexa for me since I have had a 20 pound weight gain with Zoloft. Although Zoloft has worked well for me with depression and anxiety. Has anyone experienced weight gain with Celexa so far? How about headaches? Thanks!

Hello Erin,

I've been taking Celexa, since the middle of September. It has been very gentle to my body. I don't get headaches or GI distress. But best of all, Celexa has helped me to begin reducing the weight I'd gained while on Lithium (it should be outlawed) and Depakote (about as useless a drug as Lithium).

Also, I'm taking Seroquel(a fabulous antimanic/antipsychotic) and Wellbutrin (another good AD that also helps you lose weight). Plus, I take Clonazepam (it helps keep the lid on when I get manicy, which is often since I'm an ultra-rapid cycler). This cocktail of meds only causes me to have dry mouth. That's it. No serious or distressing side-effects.

I think you'll be very pleased with your results on Celexa.

Happy New Year,
Nancy

 

Re: celexa yes, deseryl yuck.

Posted by Nancy on December 31, 1998, at 10:42:56

In reply to Re: celexa, posted by Toni on December 30, 1998, at 22:25:42

> I started Celexa a couple of weeks ago in addition to
> Deseryl, both taken at night. Does anybody else itch
> on this?

Hi Toni,
Yeah, I tried Deseryl. Then, I immediately threw it away. I consider it another garbage drug in the same sorry class as Lithium, Depakote and Tegretol. They all have aweful side-effects, but not much going for them in the way of therapeutic functionality.

I tell it like it is...
Happy New Year,
Nancy

 

Re: celexa

Posted by Erin on December 31, 1998, at 11:16:30

In reply to Re: celexa, good stuff, posted by Nancy on December 31, 1998, at 10:27:43

> > > > > > My Dr. is considering Celexa for me since I have had a 20 pound weight gain with Zoloft. Although Zoloft has worked well for me with depression and anxiety. Has anyone experienced weight gain with Celexa so far? How about headaches? Thanks!
> Hello Erin,
> I've been taking Celexa, since the middle of September. It has been very gentle to my body. I don't get headaches or GI distress. But best of all, Celexa has helped me to begin reducing the weight I'd gained while on Lithium (it should be outlawed) and Depakote (about as useless a drug as Lithium).
> Also, I'm taking Seroquel(a fabulous antimanic/antipsychotic) and Wellbutrin (another good AD that also helps you lose weight). Plus, I take Clonazepam (it helps keep the lid on when I get manicy, which is often since I'm an ultra-rapid cycler). This cocktail of meds only causes me to have dry mouth. That's it. No serious or distressing side-effects.
> I think you'll be very pleased with your results on Celexa.
> Happy New Year,
> Nancy

Thanks for the positive note on Celexa. Does it make you sleepy? Should I take it @ night or in the morning? I'm hopeful this will be a positive change for me as well! Many Thanks! Erin

 

Re: celexa

Posted by shelley on December 31, 1998, at 17:14:24

In reply to Re: celexa, posted by racey Nancy on December 30, 1998, at 9:33:32

I just finished my first week on Celexa. I titrated my own dose slowly, increasing to one 20 mg. pill per day. (I had early and severe side effects when I tried Zoloft, probably because my doctor started me on a high dose). Initially, I felt a faint twinge of nausea with Celexa, but it passed very quickly. I will keep increasing my dose to the standard 40mg/day within the next month. It's taking longer to get a response this way, but it is minimizing any side effects I may have encountered and therefore I am more likely to stick with it.
I have noticed only a very small delay reaching orgasm -- with Zoloft, I was totally anorgasmic from fairly early on. I am a 32 year-old female.
I'm open to talking to anyone about Celexa, or SSRIs.

 

Re: celexa

Posted by Nancy on December 31, 1998, at 17:32:00

In reply to Re: celexa, posted by Erin on December 31, 1998, at 11:16:30

> > > > > > > My Dr. is considering Celexa for me since I have had a 20 pound weight gain with Zoloft. Although Zoloft has worked well for me with depression and anxiety. Has anyone experienced weight gain with Celexa so far? How about headaches? Thanks!
> > Hello Erin,
> > I've been taking Celexa, since the middle of September. It has been very gentle to my body. I don't get headaches or GI distress. But best of all, Celexa has helped me to begin reducing the weight I'd gained while on Lithium (it should be outlawed) and Depakote (about as useless a drug as Lithium).
> > Also, I'm taking Seroquel(a fabulous antimanic/antipsychotic) and Wellbutrin (another good AD that also helps you lose weight). Plus, I take Clonazepam (it helps keep the lid on when I get manicy, which is often since I'm an ultra-rapid cycler). This cocktail of meds only causes me to have dry mouth. That's it. No serious or distressing side-effects.
> > I think you'll be very pleased with your results on Celexa.
> > Happy New Year,
> > Nancy
> Thanks for the positive note on Celexa. Does it make you sleepy? Should I take it @ night or in the morning? I'm hopeful this will be a positive change for me as well! Many Thanks! Erin


Well, if given a choice, I would always prefer taking meds at bedtime. That's the time of day that my body isn't harried and busy doing active things. It gives the meds a chance to work uninterrupted. But, that's just me giving personality to inanimate objects. But, as a manic I feel a special connection to all things. Can you believe I was a research associate of neuroscience? Hard to imagine an honors student as a lunatic, eh? Anyway, I take Celexa three times a day. Actually, I take all my meds three times a day. I'm one of your hard-core bipolars.

Happy New Healthy Year,
Nancy

 

Re: celexa titration

Posted by Nancy on December 31, 1998, at 17:44:03

In reply to Re: celexa, posted by shelley on December 31, 1998, at 17:14:24

> I just finished my first week on Celexa. I titrated my own dose slowly, increasing to one 20 mg. pill per day. (I had early and severe side effects when I tried Zoloft, probably because my doctor started me on a high dose). Initially, I felt a faint twinge of nausea with Celexa, but it passed very quickly. I will keep increasing my dose to the standard 40mg/day within the next month. It's taking longer to get a response this way, but it is minimizing any side effects I may
have encountered and therefore I am more likely to stick with it.
> I have noticed only a very small delay reaching orgasm -- with Zoloft, I was totally anorgasmic from fairly early on. I am a 32 year-old female.
> I'm open to talking to anyone about Celexa, or SSRIs.

I think you're wise, titrating to the recommended dosage very slowly. I think it's so wise, because that's exactly the way I do it. And I pride myself on always being the one who does things the right way. HA HA HA HA

You'll have to forgive me I keep getting these wild upward manic swings. So, I guess that I think myself funny. I'm taking 80mgs/day Celexa, 450mgs/day Wellbutrin and 600mgs/day Seroquel. I'm happy that I have upward turns in my mood. For so long, I've been suicidally depressed.

The Best Of Luck In This New Year,
Nancy

 

Re: celexa

Posted by ruth on February 16, 1999, at 8:26:47

In reply to Re: celexa, posted by shelley on December 31, 1998, at 17:14:24

>Shelly,

So Celexa has had less of a sexual
side effect for you than others?
This is the reason I am trying it, b/c
prozac was great for my depression, not
so good for my sex life. sex is really
important to me, but so is my mental health. I
am tired, however, of having to sacrifice one
for the other. If you have any updates on this
particular side effect, let me know...

 

Re: celexa, good stuff

Posted by heather on February 20, 1999, at 13:48:44

In reply to Re: celexa, good stuff, posted by Nancy on December 31, 1998, at 10:27:43

I have just started taking celexa and remeron after nine years of Tegretol. Anyone else taking those two together?

 

Re: celexa -- Ruth

Posted by Shelley in Seattle on February 20, 1999, at 21:26:57

In reply to Re: celexa, posted by ruth on February 16, 1999, at 8:26:47

Hi, Ruth:

Yes, I can honestly say that Celexa has been much kinder to my sex life. It was kind of iffy through the first month or 6 weeks, but then one day that numbness went away and it didn't take me hours & hours! I totally understand the dilemma between having a decent sex life and needing to be mentally stable.

We all respond so differently to drugs. It seems that Celexa's side effects do tend to diminish among most of the friends I know who are on it... but when I am feeling depressed, a month seems like forever to wait. It took a full month for the Celexa to kick in! It was hard to wait! But I suppose that patience really is a virtue with the SSRIs.

Here's hoping it'll work for you :-)

Shelley

 

Celexa, Effexor and Depakote

Posted by carol on February 20, 1999, at 22:53:29

In reply to Re: celexa, good stuff, posted by heather on February 20, 1999, at 13:48:44

After 10 yrs of depression and battling it with St. John's wort, Oct I started 20mg Celexa. 2 weeks brought no effect. Dr. added 37.5 mg. Effexor and 250 mg. Depakote. Side effects: dry mouth, yawning, sleeplessness, weight loss. By Dec side effects went away. Dr. added upped the Depakote to 500mg because of cont'd weight loss. Now my weight is maintained and I have no side effect except for weird dreams at night. I don't like having any medication but this is working great for me.

 

Re: celexa, good stuff

Posted by Matt on February 22, 1999, at 23:28:20

In reply to Re: celexa, good stuff, posted by heather on February 20, 1999, at 13:48:44

I was taking Celexa and Remeron together, but I found the combo to be too sedating for me (well, I'm also on Klonopin, which was part of the problem, too). Remeron is terrific on anxiety, though, IME, and looks to be a great a-d.

Matt

 

Re: celexa

Posted by Sue on February 23, 1999, at 18:21:43

In reply to Re: celexa, posted by Amy on November 14, 1998, at 20:09:20

> I will be starting Celexa very soon and would like to know if anyone has had any problems with sexual side effects. I have been on Prozac and Zoloft, both ruined an otherwise perfect sex life. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
I just started taking Celexa 1 1/2 weeks ago. I was on Zoloft for about 9 months before I switched. I am taking it for panic/anxiety. So far, I love it. It definitely has less side effects than Zoloft and whereas I had no sex drive with Zoloft, I'm already experiencing better sex and a much stronger desire.
Hope that helps

 

Re: celexa

Posted by ellen on February 27, 1999, at 22:38:19

In reply to Re: celexa, posted by candy on November 3, 1998, at 19:36:31

>I took it it was the best thing I ever tried but it took away my sex drive, I mean I hated sex when I usually love it so I dropped it. Now I love it again. I am now on neurontin. It's pretty good.

 

Re: celexa

Posted by Heidi on April 1, 1999, at 19:21:06

In reply to Re: celexa, posted by Toni on December 30, 1998, at 22:25:42

 

Re: celexa

Posted by yun on November 23, 1999, at 23:58:51

In reply to Re: celexa, posted by shelley on December 31, 1998, at 17:14:24

Shelley, I just started celexa five days ago. I am little scared about switching from zoloft. Celexa is such a new drug. My sister who is a nurse told me that Celexa is a "crap" drug. However, I want to do my own research. Are you having any severe side effects such as decreased libido, neck pains, night sweat, memory loss and weight gain? Sorry for so many questions! How are you doing?

> I just finished my first week on Celexa. I titrated my own dose slowly, increasing to one 20 mg. pill per day. (I had early and severe side effects when I tried Zoloft, probably because my doctor started me on a high dose). Initially, I felt a faint twinge of nausea with Celexa, but it passed very quickly. I will keep increasing my dose to the standard 40mg/day within the next month. It's taking longer to get a response this way, but it is minimizing any side effects I may have encountered and therefore I am more likely to stick with it.
> I have noticed only a very small delay reaching orgasm -- with Zoloft, I was totally anorgasmic from fairly early on. I am a 32 year-old female.
> I'm open to talking to anyone about Celexa, or SSRIs.

 

Re: celexa

Posted by LD on November 24, 1999, at 10:00:33

In reply to Re: celexa, posted by yun on November 23, 1999, at 23:58:51

I have been on Celexa for 2.5 months and am very happy with it. It had brought me to a place I didnt know existed anymore. I went through several meds before Celexa finally worked for me. I had nausea at first, which quickly subsided. The sexual side effects lasted about a month, and now everything is fine, even my drive is coming back. I do have nights sweats, but its not that bad. A little weight gain, but I also quit smoking so it may be that. I'd love to answer any questions I can, and I hope Celexa works for you!

 

Re: celexa

Posted by yun on November 24, 1999, at 22:47:54

In reply to Re: celexa, posted by LD on November 24, 1999, at 10:00:33

>Thanks for responding LD!
I am a little skepical about Celexa. I am just beginning to realize all the weird feelings that I have been enduring are connected to zoloft. I have had tingling sensations, light-headness, night sweat, decreased libido and (irritability due to lowering the dosage).
Lately I want to give up on taking antidepressants;however, I know what it would be like without the medicine. I have to remind myself that despite the side effects, it is better than self-hate and suffocating sadness.

I am keeping my fingers crossed about Celexa. It's good to hear that you are handling it fine. Keep me posted on any changes. I'll be keeping my eyes open for any new messages.
Thanks a lot again! Happy Thanksgiving!! Yun


I have been on Celexa for 2.5 months and am very happy with it. It had brought me to a place I didnt know existed anymore. I went through several meds before Celexa finally worked for me. I had nausea at first, which quickly subsided. The sexual side effects lasted about a month, and now everything is fine, even my drive is coming back. I do have nights sweats, but its not that bad. A little weight gain, but I also quit smoking so it may be that. I'd love to answer any questions I can, and I hope Celexa works for you!

 

Re: celexa

Posted by LD on November 26, 1999, at 11:42:58

In reply to Re: celexa, posted by yun on November 24, 1999, at 22:47:54

Yun,

I know what if feels like to want to give up on antidepressants, its very frustrating when one after another doesnt work. But there is one out there for you, just keep trying, it is so worth the wait. It took me 6 months of trials before celexa worked for me. I was lucky, it takes some people alot longer. Just please keep trying, and good luck with the Celexa! Let me know if you have any questions.

 

Re: celexa yes, deseryl yuck.

Posted by Ben on March 1, 2000, at 23:43:32

In reply to Re: celexa yes, deseryl yuck., posted by Nancy on December 31, 1998, at 10:42:56

> >I have been on Celexa 20 mg combo w/ Deseryl 100mg for a couple of months. The Celexa showed great signs of working at first, but now things are starting to degenerate again. As for Deseryl, it was prescribed to fight insomnia that accompanied major depression, and it is virtually worthless both as an antidepressant, and a sleep aid. Also, I have developed rashes around my neck and arms, which I belive is from the medication.
Ben

I started Celexa a couple of weeks ago in addition to
> > Deseryl, both taken at night. Does anybody else itch
> > on this?
> Hi Toni,
> Yeah, I tried Deseryl. Then, I immediately threw it away. I consider it another garbage drug in the same sorry class as Lithium, Depakote and Tegretol. They all have aweful side-effects, but not much going for them in the way of therapeutic functionality.
> I tell it like it is...
> Happy New Year,
> Nancy

 

Re: celexa

Posted by Missy on April 21, 2000, at 14:24:42

In reply to Re: celexa, posted by Amy on November 14, 1998, at 20:09:20

> I will be starting Celexa very soon and would like to know if anyone has had any problems with sexual side effects. I have been on Prozac and Zoloft, both ruined an otherwise perfect sex life. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
I have been on Celexa for about a month now. I found it to be so much better than Prozac and the older drugs. I found it does affect your sex drive somewhat but only about half as bad as with Prozac. My depression and anxiety were pretty bad and within a week on 20 mg of Celexa I felt a lot better. Good luck!

 

Re: celexa

Posted by Steph on May 18, 2000, at 8:30:34

In reply to Re: celexa, posted by Rodger on December 29, 1998, at 9:59:12

> I've been taking Celexa since it was first released. I am unable to tolerate any of the other antidepressants at a theraputic level for a variety of unwanted side effects. I have read that 75% of people treated in Europe are on 20 mg daily. I take 20 mg at bedtime and I have not noticed any side effects. In the past, I used sex as a stress reducer for my depression. I felt like I had to have it. With Celexa I don't feel that way. I can go for days without it and not start a major argument by making it a priority. I have sex about 4x a week and I experience NO side effects. I am on a drug cocktail...I don't want to take up a whole page here, but if anyone would like to ask me any further questions, please feel free to email. I am a very open person and I don't think anything you would ask me would offend me
Hi

Is anyone taking celexa for PMS? I realize I have probably been self medicating (with pot--very little and alcohol--about 2-3 glasses wine every night) and maybe mildly depressed but when that time of the month comes around I just turn mean and don't like myself very much. It was one thing when I was single. Another thing to subject my husband. But now I have two small children and I just don't want to subject them to it anymore. Mommy just cant disappear for a few days until she is nice enough to be around. So is anyone else on Celexa for this? I am on 1/2 a 20mg pill and have been for a few days. My husband is skeptical about this . Wants to know why I don't try alterenative (natural). I have. I have noticed that I don't desire a drink with dinner and I have taken this as a good sign. I also enjoy that it has decreased my appetite. Antoher good thing. I am going to wait another week before I up the dosage to 20mg. as the doctor suggested. Thanks in adavance for any coments or suggestions
Steph

 

Re: celexa

Posted by vickie on May 26, 2000, at 15:11:43

In reply to Re: celexa, posted by Patty on December 30, 1998, at 14:46:00

I have never used any meds prior to Celexa. Have depression and PTSD and I no longer panic and totally obsess. I began taking Celexa 4/17/00 in conjunction with a sleep med. at night. I do experience very low energy but not the exhausted defeated depression drain I felt prior to taking Celexa. I lost the majority of my sexual desire due to PTSD. I believe sexual desire is augmented by dreams and fantasy and if you are not sleeping well or obsessing over fears to the point of having no room for the polite day dreaming that feeds sexual interest it's hard to
be turned on or excited.DOSAGE 20mg

 

Re: celexa

Posted by Noa on May 26, 2000, at 16:04:37

In reply to Re: celexa, posted by vickie on May 26, 2000, at 15:11:43

>I do experience very low energy but not the exhausted defeated depression drain I felt prior


To me, when this happens, it is like being able to come up to the surface to take a breath.

Be good to yourself now, because although this state is so much better than the defeated state, it is still no walk in the park.


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