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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.
Posted by lizzy on April 13, 2001, at 11:26:35
In reply to Re: Celexa/side effects-Urinary Tract Problems?, posted by Terri Renee on April 12, 2001, at 13:37:31
> > 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.Yes, actually I felt like that especially at night. I had this pressure and had to get out of bed to go to the bathroom but wouldn't go very much. It drove me crazy! I had some leftover pills from a urinary infection - not the antibiotic but the ones that take away the urgency. I took those on the nights that were the worst and when I wanted to not wake up all night having to go to the bathroom. Eventually the symptoms went away - I think 1 to 2 months.
Best of luck and hang in there. The medicine works great!
Posted by Gladys on April 13, 2001, at 12:47:32
In reply to Re: new, posted by lizzy on April 13, 2001, at 11:24:04
I'm leaving celexa and going on wellbutrin right now. I am down to 40 mg of celexa from 60 mg, and am on 100 mg of Wellbutrin. I noticed when I was talking to friends at dinner last night that I could not concentrate on what they were saying. When I realized I didn't know what they were talking about I tried again to consciously concentrate. I just couldn't seem to! I got lost again. I am wondering if anyone else has had similar effects. I am also on Buspar 60 mg but have not been this bad. My mind wanders quickly without even realizing it. I hope it stops soon!
Posted by lizzy on April 14, 2001, at 12:24:09
In reply to Re: getting off of celexa to wellbutrin, posted by Gladys on April 13, 2001, at 12:47:32
> I'm leaving celexa and going on wellbutrin right now. I am down to 40 mg of celexa from 60 mg, and am on 100 mg of Wellbutrin. I noticed when I was talking to friends at dinner last night that I could not concentrate on what they were saying. When I realized I didn't know what they were talking about I tried again to consciously concentrate. I just couldn't seem to! I got lost again. I am wondering if anyone else has had similar effects. I am also on Buspar 60 mg but have not been this bad. My mind wanders quickly without even realizing it. I hope it stops soon!
I haven't had any problems with concentrating - maybe when I first started Celexa. I am taking 30 mg once a day.My husband was on Wellbutrin for a while and it seemed to make him angry and go into fits of rage. I have heard that Wellbutrin is one of the few anti-depressants that do not cause weight gain. Let me know how it works for you - I'm curious since I was thinking about it myself because it does not cause weight gain. I'd love to know it it makes you more sociable like Celexa does and less obsessive and more calm.
Thanks. Best of luck.
Posted by SalArmy4me on April 15, 2001, at 8:08:45
In reply to Re: Getting Off Celexa - So Tired, posted by Dione on April 3, 2001, at 23:46:35
Prozac is stimulating to a lot of people--my Dad says his patients experience that.
> 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 jacquie on April 16, 2001, at 18:22:32
In reply to Re: getting off of celexa to wellbutrin » Gladys, posted by lizzy on April 14, 2001, at 12:24:09
> > I'm leaving celexa and going on wellbutrin right now. I am down to 40 mg of celexa from 60 mg, and am on 100 mg of Wellbutrin. I noticed when I was talking to friends at dinner last night that I could not concentrate on what they were saying. When I realized I didn't know what they were talking about I tried again to consciously concentrate. I just couldn't seem to! I got lost again. I am wondering if anyone else has had similar effects. I am also on Buspar 60 mg but have not been this bad. My mind wanders quickly without even realizing it. I hope it stops soon!
>
>
> I haven't had any problems with concentrating - maybe when I first started Celexa. I am taking 30 mg once a day.
>
> My husband was on Wellbutrin for a while and it seemed to make him angry and go into fits of rage. I have heard that Wellbutrin is one of the few anti-depressants that do not cause weight gain. Let me know how it works for you - I'm curious since I was thinking about it myself because it does not cause weight gain. I'd love to know it it makes you more sociable like Celexa does and less obsessive and more calm.
>
> Thanks. Best of luck.Hello Lizzy & Gladys,
I was on Celexa some time ago and it does make you more
sociable. What other positive or negative side effects
have you had from Celexa. I take Wellbutrin 150mg
per day and will increase to another 100mg starting
tomorrow. I will say I miss the social part of celexa.
I truly do. Wellbutrin does not do that for me, but
it motivates me and helps me focus much more and I
think clearer on it somehow. Celexa was wonderful
with its ability to help me overcome my social
ineptness or social phobia. Have you gained much
weight from celexa? I don't recall huge weight gain.
Loved those carbohydrates though, but struggled to
lose any weight I may have wanted to. I am just curious
what and how you feel about it. Wellbutrin is not
a drug to make one calm, at least not me.I hope I did not interfere with the thread. Apologies
if I have done so,, but the celexa stuff has been
on my mind for 2 days now and maybe it won't be
so bad if I take it with Wellbutrin.If you care to share your thoughts I would greatly appreciate
them.Thanks,
Jacquie
Posted by Loquesea on April 16, 2001, at 22:52:01
In reply to Re: Lizzy and Gladys, posted by jacquie on April 16, 2001, at 18:22:32
Has anyone heard of Celexa being prescribed for performance anxiety? My psychiatrist is suggesting I start with this.
Posted by Noa on April 17, 2001, at 7:02:15
In reply to Re: Celexa/side effects-Urinary Tract Problems?, posted by Terri Renee on April 12, 2001, at 13:37:31
I have urinary problems from effexor (I think--Scott suggested it could be from the serzone, but it started before I added serzone to my cocktail). I have been looking for info on this.
What I have been able to come up with is that there are various serotonin receptors in the bladder and ureter that cause the muscle tissue to contract. With serotonergic medications, it is possible that these receptors are activated, causing spasms in the urinary tract, which causes the urgency and frequency.
I am still trying to find out which serotonin receptors are responsible, and whether some of them can be blocked. I will try to post the abstract references sometime soon--I think you can find them in the archives--search under 5HT4 and my name (noa).
Posted by Gladys on April 17, 2001, at 13:05:35
In reply to Re: Celexa side-effects/weight gain, posted by Kel on June 20, 1999, at 14:56:49
Hi Kelly,
It's been a long while since you wrote that about weight gain. You wrote that you tried Wellbutrin. Did you still gain on Wellbutrin as well as the rest? I heard that you can lose weight while on it. I am going off Celexa because I gained about 15-20 lbs. I can't seem to shed any. I am getting onto Wellbutrin and hope it will help me lose the weight I gained because I am getting depressed now because of how I feel about myself. Pointless to take the ADs then! Any info from anyone would be great!
Posted by Leighwit on April 17, 2001, at 16:31:54
In reply to Re: Celexa side-effects/weight gain, posted by Gladys on April 17, 2001, at 13:05:35
Hi Gladys,
I'm about to do the same thing, ie, quit Celexa because of weight gain. I've been taking a small dose of Celexa with Wellbutrin. The Celexa was added to reduce the edginess I experienced as a side effect of the WB. It does accomplish that, but I've had it with this non-stop weight gain.
LBW
Hi Kelly,
> It's been a long while since you wrote that about weight gain. You wrote that you tried Wellbutrin. Did you still gain on Wellbutrin as well as the rest? I heard that you can lose weight while on it. I am going off Celexa because I gained about 15-20 lbs. I can't seem to shed any. I am getting onto Wellbutrin and hope it will help me lose the weight I gained because I am getting depressed now because of how I feel about myself. Pointless to take the ADs then! Any info from anyone would be great!
Posted by Glenda on April 18, 2001, at 10:59:36
In reply to Performance anxiety, posted by Loquesea on April 16, 2001, at 22:52:01
> Has anyone heard of Celexa being prescribed for performance anxiety? My psychiatrist is suggesting I start with this.
My psychiatrist just prescribed this medication for my anxiety. I have only taken one pill so I am no expert on this drug. Reading about all the side effects is pretty scary.
Posted by lizzy on April 18, 2001, at 20:46:44
In reply to Re: Lizzy and Gladys, posted by jacquie on April 16, 2001, at 18:22:32
> > > I'm leaving celexa and going on wellbutrin right now. I am down to 40 mg of celexa from 60 mg, and am on 100 mg of Wellbutrin. I noticed when I was talking to friends at dinner last night that I could not concentrate on what they were saying. When I realized I didn't know what they were talking about I tried again to consciously concentrate. I just couldn't seem to! I got lost again. I am wondering if anyone else has had similar effects. I am also on Buspar 60 mg but have not been this bad. My mind wanders quickly without even realizing it. I hope it stops soon!
> >
> >
> > I haven't had any problems with concentrating - maybe when I first started Celexa. I am taking 30 mg once a day.
> >
> > My husband was on Wellbutrin for a while and it seemed to make him angry and go into fits of rage. I have heard that Wellbutrin is one of the few anti-depressants that do not cause weight gain. Let me know how it works for you - I'm curious since I was thinking about it myself because it does not cause weight gain. I'd love to know it it makes you more sociable like Celexa does and less obsessive and more calm.
> >
> > Thanks. Best of luck.
>
> Hello Lizzy & Gladys,
>
> I was on Celexa some time ago and it does make you more
> sociable. What other positive or negative side effects
> have you had from Celexa. I take Wellbutrin 150mg
> per day and will increase to another 100mg starting
> tomorrow. I will say I miss the social part of celexa.
> I truly do. Wellbutrin does not do that for me, but
> it motivates me and helps me focus much more and I
> think clearer on it somehow. Celexa was wonderful
> with its ability to help me overcome my social
> ineptness or social phobia. Have you gained much
> weight from celexa? I don't recall huge weight gain.
> Loved those carbohydrates though, but struggled to
> lose any weight I may have wanted to. I am just curious
> what and how you feel about it. Wellbutrin is not
> a drug to make one calm, at least not me.
>
> I hope I did not interfere with the thread. Apologies
> if I have done so,, but the celexa stuff has been
> on my mind for 2 days now and maybe it won't be
> so bad if I take it with Wellbutrin.
>
> If you care to share your thoughts I would greatly appreciate
> them.
>
> Thanks,
> JacquieHi Jacquie,
I really like Celexa. I didn't gain weight (has been about 5 months on mostly 20 mg dosage). I actually felt a bit nauseous at first and wasn't as interested in eating as I used to be. My original side effects were: restless legs and feet, tingling feet, decreased sensation in the private areas, increased urgency to urinate, spacey feeling, extreme tiredness. These mostly went away after about a month. I guess I still get restless legs while sleeping (so my husband says). I need to sleep 10 - 12 hours a night. I'm going to try my med. in the morning instead of at night (thought maybe the restless legs was not allowing me good sleep). I got some sensation back in the private area, but not totally (no problem with orgasm though). I love Celexa though. It makes me very sociable whereas before I was somewhat anti-social. I feel more calm and able to deal with problems and stress. I am much happier than before. I pretty much have a positive outlook on life whereas before I didn't. Of course, going to therapy helps and I'm reading a lot of good stuff like "Wherever You Go, There You Are" (about meditation) and "Don't Sweat the Small Things - and they're all small" and an article about the Dalai Lama and how he analyzes thoughts fully (like anger and considering all factors of becoming angry - will it help? did I cause some of it? that the other person is both good and bad and think of positive things in person - how can this experience help expand my thoughts?, etc. Sorry to go on and on - just wanted to add these suggestions in addition to the medicine.Take Care,
Lizzy
Posted by Gladys on April 19, 2001, at 12:17:21
In reply to Re: Lizzy and Gladys » jacquie, posted by lizzy on April 18, 2001, at 20:46:44
Well, I'm on 30mg of Celexa going down to 20mg next week and possibly will go up on the wellbutrin (been on 100mg in the a.m. for ten days.) I have been edgy, but don't yet know if that was due to PMS or not. Hoping it was, because I don't want to add the celexa back in to help for that because of the weight gain! I will let you all know if I lose some of the weight once totally off the celexa (whether or not I can lose it), and about the social aspects or anti social aspects.
Lizzy,
can you tell me where you got the article on the Dalai Lama or what the name is? Who knows, maybe it will help with some of the edginess. Thanks!
Posted by MarieMurph on April 19, 2001, at 13:04:07
In reply to Re: New and nervous, posted by bonnie_ann on April 8, 2001, at 9:54:54
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HI im 19 years old, and have panic/anxiety, and now the beginnings of depression because of my inability to do the things i want to do. I am currently taking lorazepam, when needed, not regularly, It helps, but im starting to depend too much on it, and it makes me tired, I also had tried Paxil, and had to stop after 3 days, it made me sooo sick!!!... And i was talking to a friend who recently started taking celexa, and really likes it. I just dont want to get sick like i was before with the Paxil. I'm at the point where i cant work, or drive far alone....Does anyone take celexa for severe anxiety?? and is it working?? I'm also really concerned about hte side effects... do you notice them decreasnig over time?
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