Posted by Liza on April 7, 2000, at 7:49:55
In reply to Re: Question to Megan, posted by megan on April 6, 2000, at 17:32:42
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> > I have been on Celexa (10mg) about 4 weeks and really
> > haven't felt much better (maybe a little). How long
> > did it take you to start feeling better? I am so tire
> > d all the time, does that go away? I just wish I
> > could feel normal again, this has been going on for
> > almost 2 years.
>
> Hi Stacey,
>
> I started right on 40 mg every morning because I was on 30 mg of Paxil and the dr. wanted to avoid withdrawal symptoms from the Paxil, which I get badly if sudden changes occur in dosage. So far so good in the transition from Paxil to Celexa. I'm sadder and I get mad more easily, but I'm thinking it's because I haven't got the full Celexa level in me yet... I have been taking it now for 4 days. My PMS certainly wasn't as horrible as it usually is, so it must be working. My insomnia is harder to control though, and I am tired a lot. I've heard through here that the side effects wear off for some people but it can take a couple of months. I wonder, too, if 10 mg is too low a dose, and if you're tired all the time maybe take it at night, instead, if you're taking it in the a.m.? I'd chat with your doctor.Hi Stacey,
I mentioned in my other post that I couldn't take Celexa because of the side effects. I was so tired I couldn't get out of bed and I was very dizzy too. I am a single parent, so I couldn't tolerate that situation for very long. I have been on Effexor XR 37.5 mg in the morning for 4 days and have noticed an immediate difference. The tiredness comes for a short period but then goes away, otherwise I feel pretty energetic. I think my doctor tried this because of its extended release properties. If the tiredness doesn't go away, this might be an alternative for you.
- Liza
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