- How long before withdrawl symptoms from SSRIs start. 4th February 2008
... on the Effexor for a couple of weeks. Lexapro and Celexa have a reputation for sexual side effects in some...
- Woke up feeling this way...hasn't stopped since 2nd February 2008
... cardiogram to rule everything out. He started me on 20mg of Celexa , I am to take 1/2 pill for the first six days then ... need the Xanax I can take that as well. I started the Celexa yesterday and I needed the Xanax this morning. The...
- What do I do Now? 31st January 2008
... either. You can quit them down the road. I take Celexa . It's really worked for me....(just a hint)....
...
... this. Your reply was an eye opener. I'll check into Celexa even though my Dr. wants me on 12.5 Paxil.
Had...
... anti-depressants, until I was prescribed low-dose Celexa . I don't want to talk about myself---this is about...
... of at my wit's end, when my GP suggested 10 mg. of Celexa , which is the "sister" drug to Lexapro.
That's when...
... can do it too. Do you have any side effects from Celexa ? If I start Lexapro I definitely would take just...
... The only side effects (for me) of Celexa are a bit of insomnia, and my GP has given me something...
... doctor give you for your insomnia brought on by the Celexa ? Mine gave me Ambien but I am reluctant to take it...
... going completely whacko....but, when I started on Celexa , it's like all the pieces came together. I just may...
- Celexa? 31st January 2008
... effects to be identical. Lexapro has one molecule that celexa does not have, but is not important. They both come...
... That's what I heard, too.
I heard that Celexa is the "sister" drug to Lexapro.
It was out quite...
... lbs and my blood pressure was high. I changed to celexa , 10mg, and have been on it for 5 months. I did have ... more initial side effects from the celexa and still struggle with a sedating effect. All in...
- Could I be misdiagnosed? 31st January 2008
... I'm on Celexa (very close to Lexapro), and was also prescribed generic...
- Zoloft or Celexa, anybody try both? 31st January 2008
... have you been on zoloft and at what dose.
I was on Celexa - I liked it but was too tired....
... still having a lot of anxiety. Somebody suggessted Celexa but I didn't know the side affects. Was the fatigue...
... I have tried both and am currently on celexa . I, too, have the sedating effect. I have started...
... You think I shouldeel nor give the Celexa a try? The Zoloft just isn't working. My attacks are...
... I tried Celexa , but it gave me stomach discomfort, and added anxiety...
... nervous feeling. I wasnt happy with it, as far and celexa I was on it for two days, I hated it to me it was...
- Buspar use 30th January 2008
... day. So far it is doing okay. I also take a little celexa . The reason to take it twice a day it to keep a constant...
- Good things = Something bad.... 29th January 2008
... I am not that way as much anymore. Have you tried celexa . It is related to lexapro and is only $4.00 at Walmart...
... I was prescribed Celexa today. Lexapro worked well for me, I have been off...
- Welbutrin is so confusing!! 28th January 2008
... disorder and depression. So far I have been on paxil and celexa and felt NOTHING. No good or bad side effects...like...
- Question on Celexa usage 27th January 2008
... With Celexa on a higher dose I had to split the dose. I took 10...
... I'm only on 10 mg. of Celexa and have been having trouble sleeping, unless I use ... aids.
My question: Why did they increase your Celexa dosage? Because of the insomnia?
I really like the ... Celexa , other than the insomnia.
Thanks....
... 20 mg and I felt like it was helping and I do like Celexa too. But I have had insomnia or about 5 years now...
...
I'd like to eventually stop everything, but the Celexa , but it's going to take awhile. I have some other...
- Anxiety or depression- I'm not sad though... 23rd January 2008
... obsessive thoughts that it will return. I had to go on Celexa , which is very similar to Lexapro. Without it, I...
- Hello everybody...here's my story 23rd January 2008
... waited until recently and tried 2 more. The last one ( Celexa ) has been amazing. It's as if, that's what my brain...
- Weight gain with paxil please help 19th January 2008
... Kind of like how steroids act?
I'm on low-dose celexa , and I've noticed an increase in my appetite....
...
- norytriptiline or buspar????? 19th January 2008
... .etc...
I was lucky, in that my 2nd time around, Celexa at a low dose has helped immensely.
Hang in there...
- Celexa and sleeping issue 15th January 2008
... Take the Celexa at night. I took it around 5 or 6pm. See how that...
... Hi,
I've been on only 10 mg. Celexa for almost 2 months.
Yes, sleeping "is" an issue ... I tried the Ambien CR, xanax, etc....
I find the Celexa "hypes" me up a little. I'm kind of afraid to try...
... I am on the celexa 40mg as well as the klonopin at night. But she did ... refills for the klonopin. I am going to try taking the celexa for a few nights and hopefully that will work. The ... dr. just wants me on the celexa only but I keep having these sleep issues and I guess ... she thinks the celexa should take care of my sleep issues as well. All I...
... im also on 20mg of celexa and i have always taken it at night. I like to take...
- Stop taking Effexor. 14th January 2008
... the after effects eventually passed. I then tried Celexa which was much easier to go on, but then I got the...
- Are these symptoms normal? 11th January 2008
... I added a mild antidepressant to the mix. I'm on Celexa 10 mg. daily. I was having a hard time with anxiety...
- Losing Control 8th January 2008
... Paxil, Effexor, Klonopin, Wellbutrin (XL and SR), Celexa , Lexapro, and a few others. I stay on them for about...
- Need help with Celexa issue thanks 8th January 2008
... on lexapro which is the name brand sister drug for celexa . I am on week 5 and I take .5 Klonopin at night for...
... took about 5-6 weeks for me to get the full effect of celexa on 20 mg. I was on the ativan/celexa cocktail that ... felt calm enough to sleep through the night with just celexa .
How long have you been on celexa?
Just FYI ... - I've been on celexa 20 mg since July 07 - and doc said that it is actually...
... issue for years so I don't know how upping my dose of Celexa will help but I am always willing to try. thanks everyone...
... I guess I'm on a low-dose of Celexa ---10 mg.
I was given clonazepam .5 to take, when ... feeling, somewhere down the line they will double my Celexa and encourage me to stop the clonazepam. I've gone...
- Why Are Mornings So Bad 8th January 2008
... prescribed Zoloft initially, which did not work for me, but Celexa at 10 mg. is a relatively mild dose, and I've been...
- Generic vs Brand 6th January 2008
... pharmacist said I should ask my doc to switch me to celexa cause its generic and much cheaper but I heard that...
- Hypochondria question 3rd January 2008
... much chronic. :( The only thing that has helped is celexa 20 mg. It's a God-send and has given me my life back...
- Paxil to Celexa 29th December 2007
... HI,
I'm only on 10 mg. of Celexa (they wanted to "up" my dosage, but haven't yet, due ... holiday cookies adding to it, too.
Good luck on the Celexa . I don't know about the switching-thing without a...
... Thank you for your reply. I have taken the celexa for 2 days now and haven't noticed a change in how...
... i have been on celexa for 3 years now it was a life saver, i didnt get any ... not sure on switching myself but my dad went from celexa to something else and had no problems at all...
... Well...I've switched back to Paxil. After being on Celexa for a month my anxiety came back and I cried a lot...
... ..it will last for about 4 hours. Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa , etc. can take up to a month to get the full effect...
- Not sure if I should seek medical help 27th December 2007
... really not a "pill pusher," but, I myself, have been on Celexa (anti-depressant) for a little over a month, due to...
- Stupid Insurance 27th December 2007
... Hi,
I'm on " Celexa ."
I'm told it's the "sister drug" to Lexapro.
I...
- Side effects of anxiety meds 26th December 2007
... have not gained any weight as of yet with zoloft.
Celexa worked great but i gained weight with that one.
...
... Yes, I'm still hanging in there with Celexa .
So far, it's been my "drug of choice."
May I ask ... thought it would. So, naturally, I'm thinking it's the Celexa .
I still feel so much better----even with the extra...
... and I could not keep it off. When I went off the celexa , the weight just melted off of me in a matter of weeks...
... well, i'm taking celexa (30mg) and i haven't put on any weight. I've had...
- lexapro and wellbutrin combo 19th December 2007
...
I used to drink and I had a few drinks while on Celexa and I was an absolute mess for days after. It just...
- What Are the Best Antidepressants for Anxiety? 19th December 2007
... worked the best for me although I am currently on celexa . That works well too. I still have major bouts of...
... ones. Yes those brain zaps are horrid. And I think celexa and Paxil are the worst. I'm on celexa. I also heard...
... Lexapro, is my choice and I've tried Celexa Zoloft and Prozac, Wellbutrin.
I never tried Effexor...
- What is the best SSRI at NOT producing sexual side effect?? 14th December 2007
... Zoloft, Prozac and celexa I didn't have that problem...
... effects you that way after a month or so try Effexor or Celexa . I hesitate to recommend Effexor even though I am...
- Celexa 10 mg. enough? 10th December 2007
... I would take it a dinner time. I found that taking Celexa at bedtime I was still very tired in the morning. ... I was aff klonopin after 6 weeks being on 10mg of celexa . So give it time and see how you feel.
Remember...
... have to fight anxiety, though. But, thank goodness Celexa is working in that area.
Thanks again.
S....
... I am on Celexa 20mg. This is what my doctor started me on. Another...
... esp. now that you've found the right drug. I agree, celexa has been lifesaver for me also.:)
I am on 20 mg...
- Throat.. feels constricted & tightened all the time...??? 9th December 2007
... Hi,
I am on celexa which is a "sister drug" to lexapro, what you've been ... the hypochondria that I have goes out of control. Celexa has really helped me.
best, c...
- Does anything help derealization?? 8th December 2007
... found the short time I was on Prozac - it did help.
Celexa and Lexapro did not help me with that - but everyone...
- Anxiety issue 7th December 2007
... do not go into a deep sleep. thanks.
I am also on Celexa 20 mg daily...
- Coming off Antidepressants. 7th December 2007
... are feeling good, stay on it. I went back on, but on Celexa this time and am planning to stay on it for about...
... can avoid any problems going off from it. I was on Celexa , and went off to get pregnant for my son. When I did...
- ~~REMOVED~~ The thread on the other board will remain. 5th December 2007
... I take 20 mg of Celexa and the doctor just prescribed 50 mg of Tradazone...
- Dealing with phone anxiety? 1st December 2007
... battling an illness--and for that reason was put on celexa & clonazepam (generic klonopin). It has really helped...
- has anyone gained weight taking paxil? 27th November 2007
... I gained on Lexapro and Celexa .
Prozac and now Zoloft I havn't gained weight....
... them completely. I have heard that Wellbutrin and Celexa are good antideppressants as far as not gaining any...
- Who has been on Ativan, Xanax, Valium etc long term? 25th November 2007
... and now a low-dose klonopin (clonazepam) along with Celexa ...But, like I said, I varied the dosage from time...
- Cymbalta Side Effects? Need Replies ASAP Please. 22nd November 2007
... the Cymbalta. In place of Cymbalta doc prescribed Celexa . I take Celexa along with xanax throughout the day...
- Is it ok to drink a little while on celexa? 21st November 2007
... i am taking celexa and have actually got drunk while taking celexa and...
... I have been on celexa for 4 years now roughly and i will have a drink with...
... I'm not sure about celexa , but when I changed to paxil I devloped a bit of a...
- Switching from Zoloft to Celexa (& klonopin when needed) 20th November 2007
... on that combination of meds for a while. once the celexa kicked in )4 to 6 weeks) i was able to come off Klonopin...
... What I did when I first started taking Celexa was cut it in half and I have to tell you it was not ... slow and I know it is hard to find the right med. But Celexa is a good one....
... Hi, I am on celexa for anxiety and I find it a very good drug. I have ... take ativan at night. But now it's just the 20 mg of celexa and I really feel great.:)
Everybody is different ... confident it would help me) and Paxil made me sleepy:). Celexa seems to be right for me. It may take some time to...
... I switched from zoloft to celexa 6 years ago because i was having sexual side effects...
... very unnerving when it happened.
Anyway, if this celexa "does the trick" I will be forever grateful.
I so ... Thank you so much for your input.
It sounds like Celexa is working well for both of you.
I hope it works...
... wanted to add:
My doctor suggested to take a 10 mg. Celexa , along with a full .5 mg klonopin in the morning,...
... think that too much klonopin. You are on a low dose of celexa . I take 20 mg which I think is the norm. Will the ... bear in mind that it took about 5 weeks on 20 mg of celexa for me not to need the ativan.....
With these drugs...
- Anxiety vs. Depression 20th November 2007
... are many SSRIs that work for both, Zoloft, prozac, celexa , lexapro, effexor to name a few.
I know when I...
- Celexa 17th November 2007
... hi, I have been on Celexa for about 11 days. The first week I was yawning alot...
... Hi,
Just wondering how the Celexa is working out for you 2.
I've been on it since Thanksgivi ... couldn't take Zoloft...it made me very mean. The Celexa , so far, might be a "keeper."
Hope it's working for...
... hi singer78 the celexa is working well. I do not yawn anymore nor feel tired ... don't believe that. Good luck and I definately think Celexa is a keeper:)...
- Can increased dosage cause more anxiety? 16th November 2007
... When I took Celexa at the beginning my anxiety was worse for a couple...
- Zoloft users? 15th November 2007
... He really only likes to prescibe these two meds and Celexa . (not sure why).
If you need to chat I always on...
- Need feedback from Lexapro users! 14th November 2007
... thing is that I lost 9 pounds. Then I switched to celexa which is an older form of lexapro and is more sedating...
- Urgent! 13th November 2007
... all of a sudden, and expect me to cope on just the celexa alone (which doesn't always keep the panic attacks...
- I have lots of questions! 13th November 2007
... was diagnosed with GAD about 5 years ago. I was on Celexa , and then Lexapro for about a year - along with xanax...
- Why can't I stay on klonopin?? 13th November 2007
... he wants to take it away from me. So, I am to take Celexa for 6 weeks, in addition to my 1 .05 mg. of K, then ... taper off. I actually tried the Celexa the first day and no K, but felt shakey. Now, with ... the Celexa , can't sleep :) I hear that K is addicting, the longer...
... told me that klonopin was addictive and put me on Celexa and now my sleep is all messed up. Either I don't ... up for the rest of the night. I have only been on Celexa for about 6 days so I can't tell you much but that...
... I'm amazed at how docs pimp Celexa . When I came off it I had brain zaps which were defined ... epileptic! I had about 3 seizures when weaning off the Celexa (and i was seizure free for years prior to that). ...
Not a fan of Celexa ....
... intend to stay that way. It's weird, cause I did take Celexa back in '02 for PMS symptoms and was fine, the Lexapro...
... to have just as bad a problem if not worse being on Celexa than if you could take Klonopin as needed. It blows...
- Is Lexapro or Celexa Better for Anxiety? Any Real Differences Between Them? 12th November 2007
... worked very well for me. But I ended up likeing the Celexa better for my body. There are so many people on this ... for a month you should know how you feel on it.
Celexa is an older version of the Lexapro. For my body it...
... said what I was hoping to hear too! LOL
I may try Celexa once I run out of samples. But we'll see as it's still...
... They have Lexapr Generic as well as Celexa Generic. I wonder if they cost the same?...
... I really like Celexa . It worked great for me. I had no side effects. ... just give it a try. I was on the generic form of Celexa (Citalopram). It worked just fine. I have general ... I take Xanax on a needed basis, but When I got the Celexa in my system I hardly ever needed the Xanax. I would ... say just go for it and try the Celexa . If it is cheaper then paying for Lexapro that is...
... I used to take Celexa for anxiety yrs ago and I can't remember exactly why...
... ago and asked him the same exact question! I tried Celexa about a year and a half ago and it was the WORST two ... wonderfully. When I asked my doctor about Lexapro and Celexa , he explained to me that they were sister meds and ... were pretty much the same, except Celexa is a "rougher" form or Lexapro... for sure!
I just...
... didnlt really like Lexapro - I was like a zombie. Celexa was a better choice for me.
Like you said everyone...
- Calling Celexa users, have a question for you 11th November 2007
... all I need is for my body to get used to just the Celexa and I definately don't think I should go up to 40...
... sleep medication just so I can get some sleep while on Celexa (generic form). I do feel tired through out the day...
... Hi all,
I started on Celexa last spring at 20mg. I had to go back to 10 for 3...
... I was on Celexa for almost 5 years. I never had any problems with ... would just take a xanax. I will be going back on Celexa after I have a baby. Right now I will be on zoloft ... during pregnancy. Celexa s really worked great for me....
- Spaced out, drunken feeling for 3 1/2 years, 24/7. Please help me. 10th November 2007
... The doctor actually gave me anti-depressants for it ( Celexa )! Told me that I'm probably a nervous type. Needless...
- Is it alright to take antidepressent at night? 10th November 2007
... Hi. Just a question. I was placed on Celexa for anxiety 20 mg a day. My doctor said take it in ... trouble sleeping for a long time and I noticed the Celexa seemed to intensify this. I called the nurse and she...
... When I was on Celexa I took it at dinner time and I slept like baby. All...
... until tonight. It is hard because I have only been on Celexa for 3 days, I had an anxious spell earlier so hopfully...
... to 40mg. That scares me a bit. My sister also takes celexa and she went on 40mg and had to go back down to 20mg...
- Worried -about the Oprah show help 9th November 2007
... impossible. So I started buspar and also take 10mg of celexa . It has done real well for my anxiety. Also counseling...
- Prozac and weird dreams 6th November 2007
... have been on SSRI's for 6 years. Zoloft, Prozac and Celexa . I have had weird dreams with all of them. I would...
- Klonopin Quit Working, Anyone Have This Happen To Them? What To Do?? 5th November 2007
... not working after awhle. I myself am on buspar and celexa . They have helped alot. Godbless...
- Anixiety vs depression 1st November 2007
... begin to get depressed and cry a lot. I went back on Celexa and after a few weeks I was fine.
You need to...
- sweating and face going red in social environment 29th October 2007
... calling to order pizza on the phone).
My dr put me on celexa . I hope it works because its nearly impossible for...
- Need Some Help Please 22nd October 2007
... you are anxious about meds. I have found lexapro, celexa , and prozac to have the least. Wellbutrin and zoloft...
- Addicted to Paxil... 19th October 2007
... and if I could switch off to Zoloft or Lexapro or Celexa or whatever I'd see that as a small victory in itself...
- did anyone at some pt. increase anxiety meds? 18th October 2007
... day. A year later ( this summer) I went on 10mg of celexa to help with more anxiety and depression. It can...
- another lexapro question (sorry) 17th October 2007
... then went up to ten. After 3 weeks I switched to celexa . It can take several weeks for the side effects to...
- Had my second full-blown panic attack...going to a doctor...questions 14th October 2007
... medication but I don't do well with the newer ones. Celexa I liked but I was really tired on that one.
These...
- Uncertain about possible acute panic attack and anxiety -- Any input?(long) 13th October 2007
... psychologist? I dont want paxil, but I hear Lexapro or Celexa is good and helped my friends.
Maybe I just have...
- Question about Ativan dosage 11th October 2007
... the anti-anxiety/anti-depressants. Paxil, Lexapro, Celexa , Zoloft? The ativan is very addictive. I would love...
- Lexapro vs. Zoloft ~ Questions, help appreciated. 7th October 2007
... high blood pressure, anxiety. On it for 3 weeks
Celexa - hot flashes, headache, some sleepiness, vivid dreams ... , sweating easily. I am on week 4 of the celexa and the hot flashes and headache are gone. I am currently...
- I need some success stories... 6th October 2007
... Maybe try Celexa . That worked for me. I was having terrible andxiety ... years ago and my doc put me on zoloft. I switched to Celexa cause I was having sexual side effects. It worked...
- I'm Baaaack....long post 5th October 2007
... right for anxiety. thats pretty much what i get, im on celexa which worked pretty good at 10mg up until a few days ... rate, "hot" feeling all over...not pleasant
the celexa has helped with MOST of these, but since it kinda...
- why do we stop drugs? 3rd October 2007
... i have been on prozac, paxil, effexor and celexa for anxiety. this has been over the past 12 years ... for a good reason,
i know i gained weight on the celexa . and it made me feel flat. not sure about the paxil...
... boat right now as you. Like you I gained weight with celexa and some others just didn't work out.
Thinking...
- Health anxiety...any tips? 1st October 2007
... but I'm on an anti-depressant/anti anxiety meds ( celexa ) and it is really great. I can get on with my life...
- i hate my life, my anxiety is ruining it 28th September 2007
... ago and my doctor prescribed me 20mg of citalopram ( celexa ) and first of all, week 1 and 2 of taking it, i felt...
... one that I like is Prozac. He/she may add to your Celexa or change it completely.
Other than medication...
- Is this normal? 25th September 2007
... so bad after the first few days. right now im on celexa , started at 10mg and was on that for the past month ... guess i gotta stick it out and hope the 20mg kicks the celexa back into gear. if not, up to 40mg i go!...
- Clonazepam and constant muscle weakness 23rd September 2007
... He put me on Celexa to ween me off of Klonopin. I really liked it. It...
... different results than most everyone. I was taking Celexa 30mg for a few weeks and it worked almost all the ... great. After about a week I realized I was only taking Celexa if I needed it. My anxiety was really horrible and ... basically kept me a prisoner in my home. The Celexa helped but the Clonzepan made a much bigger difference...
- Lightheadness, head pressure, upset stomach. Anybody??? 21st September 2007
... if there's any advice I can give you. I'm trying Celexa to see if that will balance me ot a bit, but I'm not...
... Major lab work done, ok. Doc gave me script for celexa , really made me angry (like everything else) but decided ...
First week I was in heaven. Even though I feel celexa has tapered off I feel normal. I have energy! Take...
- Is this really anxiety????? 20th September 2007
... think it is one of the stronger ssris. i am now on celexa to control my hypochondria. i really like it....i...
