Posted by Simcha on September 10, 2001, at 9:15:15
In reply to Looking for success stories on Celexa, posted by genelowery on September 10, 2001, at 7:10:10
Gene,
I'm on 40mg of Celexa and 150mg of WellbutrinSR per day. The doc added the Celexa when it seemed that without an SSRI I was having obsessive/compulsive thoughts. It seems that since he added the Celexa to my mix, my obsessive/compulsive thoughts and behaviors have been held in check. I still have them from time to time but I can look at them more objectively and clear them with relative ease.
Insomnia was one of my symptoms of depression. Celexa seems to be a tad sedating for me. I have no trouble falling asleep at night. I do have very vivid dreams on the cocktail I am taking so sometimes I do wake up, but I am able to get right back to sleep. It is definitely better than before treatment.
I had some initial side-effects, sweating and floaties in the eyes, sexual dysfunction. I'm taking ginseng and ginko to combat some of these effects. It may be working or I may be adhjusting to my meds. I still sweat more than I used to, but I was always known to sweat more than others. I am finding that the sexual side-effects are more mild these days.
All in all I think I'm tolerating the Celexa well and the Wellbutrin may be allowing me to have a sex life and a little energy. I have found the Celexa to be a life-saver when it comes to my OCD.
Take Care,
Simcha> Has anone had success with Celexa? I have severe difficulty in falling asleep. Could this help with obsessive thoughts? Also, are there any side effects too difficult to handle or just little ones that you can get over in a week or so. I wish to thank you in advance.
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> Gene lowery
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