Posted by jacquie on April 13, 2000, at 5:43:37
In reply to Re: celexa sleep problems, posted by Cam W. on April 12, 2000, at 21:07:34
> Hi Cam, thanks for getting back so quickly. You have a lot ofknowledge. What is your background? I really appreciate all your advice. The Celexa has helped very much with attitude, depression and thus my being torn as whether or not to stop taking it. Therapist thinks I will be stable without it. Prolem is, he (he is a new therapist) hasn't seen me off of it yet. This may change is opinion... I am going to give it another week and see. I was hoping this was one of those side affects that subsided. Thing is when I get up in the morning, I feel like I have slept and I know I haven't. Sounds weird I know, but Celexa must be activating something else like norep. and hampering dopamine? Is that possible? mucho thanks, Cam. -jacquie
> Jacquie - If the sleep probelms are that bad it might not be worth trying it another week or two; *unless* the Celexa has been working for the depressive symptoms. If it has resolved the symptoms of depression (except for sleep disturbance), maybe ask your doc to try lowering the dose to 1/2 of a tablet. This may resolve the sleep problems and still control the depression. It should really not be giving you this much trouble with sleep after a month, but I always like to give an antidepressant 6 to 8 weeks (but this is usually only to see an antidepressant effect). Sleep is also important in your recovery. You have to weigh all the factors with your doctor and therapist and come to a conclusion you feel comfortable with. Good luck with whatever you decide and keep us posted - Cam W.
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