Posted by Jaynee on April 24, 2002, at 12:10:07
In reply to CELEXA: which are most common side effects?, posted by HLecter on April 23, 2002, at 12:30:57
When I started Celexa I had acute anxiety/depression. The anxiety calmed down in about a week, which was a blessing. The depression didn't lift for about 3 to 4 weeks. I was really hyper for awhile after that, but it didn't last long enough. I don't think the depression is truly gone for me. I think the celexa just keeps it tolerable. I still get completely overwhelmed by my thoughts, and how much I hate my life. I don't think any pill on earth will change my situation, only I can do that. Intelligence and sensitivity, is a lethal combo.
As for the side-effects of Celexa mine were:
Yawning(for about 3 weeks, I couldn't stop yawning)
lethargy(still have a bit of that)
Excessive sweating(that lasted about 3 weeks also)
For about 4 days my anxiety was worse, then it went away.
No real stomach problems from Celexa (had them before the Celexa)
Shaky, jittery feeling. ( I still get it if I am too tired)
My hair seems to be thinning out (Although I gave my self a really bad highlight job)
My desire for sex is completely gone, but that was gone before the Celexa. It came back after using Celexa for 2 months, but then disappeared again. I can have an orgasm if I want one, just don't have any desire to. The fact that I can't stand my husband right now might have something to do with it.
There were more minor side-effects, but I have forgot what they were. Oh ya, my memory isn't as good as it was (BC) Before Celexa.
Best of all Celexa has given me a real "who gives a shit" attitude. Sometimes I think that is the only thing keeping me breathing.
poster:Jaynee
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