Posted by Alan on March 16, 2000, at 8:32:38
In reply to Waking up in the night, posted by LWS on March 16, 2000, at 7:40:10
> I started taking celexa 2 1/2 weeks ago to treat depression. This has been my first experience with any type of antidepressant. My problem has been the opposite of most people. Rather than being tired all the time, I seem to wake up frequently in the middle of the night. My doctor prescribed the drug, Sonata, which helps me fall back asleep, but I continued to wake up. He then suggested that I try over-the-counter Benedryl. That helps a bit, but I still wake up. Another side effect I've noticed is difficulty reaching orgasm. I'm feeling better menatally and want to continue with the celexa. Any suggestions or thoughts?
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Yes! I take Celexa and it is working well except for the same side effects for me.Trazadone for sleep at night - between 50 and 150mg is unbelieveably good for me. Hints: Take on an empty stomach and turn the lights out as soon as you start feeling sleepy...there is a window there after about 20min that lasts around 30min that is best to go to sleep. After that it becomes harder. I stay asleep all night. You can experiment with up to 250mg. Past a certain point though you won't feel like getting up in the morning so fast. The most important thing is that it helps normalise you brain waves for good sleep architecture. The others don't so you can sleep through the night and feel fatigued the next day because you haven't received the right type of sleep.
Try Wellbutrin starting with the 75mg tablet to augment the Celexa for anorgasmia. Works for alot of people. Go up on the dose until the symptoms subside or you start getting nervous from the drug.
Hope it helps!
Alan
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