Posted by NHGrandma on August 20, 2001, at 17:52:07
In reply to Effexor XR to Celexa and Klonopin, posted by Teri on August 20, 2001, at 12:05:08
> Hi. I am weaning off of Effexor XR and am taking Celexa 10mg to offset the withdrawal symptoms of the Effexor. I'm also taking Klonopin because of the anxiety I have that was worsened be the Effexor. My doctor told me that I could increase the Celexa to 20mg if I wanted to but I'm afraid of experiencing anxiety again like I did on the Effexor. It was so bad on that that I couldn't function. Does Celexa have the same heavy side effects like Effexor Xr? Thanks
Teri.
Celexa makes me tired but helps anxiety. The anxiety had increased as Effexor XR was reduced. Celexa got me through some rough times with discontinuation and concurrent grief. But it might make you need a 2 hr nap in the afternoon as you increase the dose. I believe Celexa helps with anxiety and depression but I also take Klonopin and find it to be a godsend for undiagnosed lifetime anxiety. As the Effexor left my system I experienced severe nightmares. Be patient is all I can say. NHGrandma
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