Posted by Linda from Sweden on September 27, 2002, at 11:18:07
Hi, I have been using Celexa on and off the last 5 years, and it has been great for anxiety and depression. But now I experience more problems each time, in the beginning flu-symptoms and I feel bloated with some urinary problems and infections, and after I stabilize on a dose I can tolerate in terms of side effects (20-30 mg) things are great for a couple of months, then just apathy and weakness with flu-symptoms…..then I stop taking it! But after a couple of months I realize that I need medication again, because of returning anxiety and depression…and here we go again!
Now I am using 1,0 Klonopin, but my motivation is a little bit low, and I really don’t feel comfortable taking a benzo on a regularly basis.
So now I am hoping for some advice from this great board! I think SSRI is the medication for me, because of anxiety and I seem to be dependent on the
“I can handle it–feeling”. Paxil is not an option because of possible weight gain.Please give some advice and experiences!
Linda
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