Posted by rculater on August 4, 2010, at 16:25:38
In reply to Re: Is 4 weeks a fair trial of celexa ? Insomnia, posted by rculater on August 4, 2010, at 16:24:00
> > > Been on Celexa for 4 weeks and about to throw the towel in - Its the insomnia.
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> > In the absence of Celexa, do you ever suffer from insomnia? Or is this entirely due to the Celexa?
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> > The fact that it's causing severe insomnia proves that even the low dose is 'doing something'. 5mg Celexa is not normally an effective dose but if, for some unknown reason, you are extremely sensitive to SSRIs, there is the possibility that you may be able to obtain benefit from a low dose.
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> > What condition is the Celexa being used to treat? And have you tried any other SSRIs or other psych meds to treat it?
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> Hello.
> Ive tried most SSSris, Snri a TCA and Moclobomide on and off with mixed results over a 10 year period for atypical/dysthimia.
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> I missed out on celexa years ago for some reason. Lexapro made me gain weight rapidly and sleep lots.
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> Yes I am very sensitive to meds. Actually today even on 5mg 4 weeks in I am suffering all the S/Es ......Nauseous, head pains, body aches, anxiety, restlessness. etc etc.
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> I'm thinking that because I'm on such a low dose the main start-up S/E's are only kicking in now, at week 4 rather than in week 1- 2 as it normally should on a normal dose.
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> I have read reports of responders on 5mg.
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> thanks and good luck
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> And no, no insomnia like this previously.
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