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.
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