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Posted by Leanne on June 4, 1999, at 11:41:25
In reply to Re: Celexa - , posted by Ruth on June 3, 1999, at 20:53:24
I have been on Celexa (only 20 mg.) for about 5
weeks now and have been experiencing diarrhea for
about 2 weeks now. I have no other side effects.
Actually, with regard to sexual disfunction - I have
more desire now than when I was on 40 mg. of Paxil
for over two years!Anyone else have diarrhea? I went to the dr. and he
advised me to eat more fiber! - I am a vegetarian,
so fiber for me is not the problem! I eat lots
of grains, beans, fresh and steamed vegies etc.Thanks
Posted by sharona on June 4, 1999, at 15:22:00
In reply to Re: Celexa - , posted by Ruth on June 3, 1999, at 20:53:24
I have just started on Celexa 3 days ago and have side effects like blurred vision, dizziness, tired, and when it wears off I am extremely anxious, also I have already noticed constipation.
BUT What most concerns me is that I have read where people may gain weight. I have already increased weight over the last two years and the thought of gaining any more panics me greatly. Can anyone tell if this is a problem too.
sharona
Posted by Leanne on June 5, 1999, at 17:17:01
In reply to Re: Celexa - Weight Gain!, posted by sharona on June 4, 1999, at 15:22:00
As my previous post, regarding diarrhea, I have been on Celexa now for
5 weeks and have experienced some weight loss. It may be due to the
diarrhea, but I am eating just as well (vegetarian) as I always have,
I just have extremely loose stools - but I have lost about 10 lbs. in
the last few weeks. I really packed on the weight (about 40 lbs.) while
I was on Paxil for over 2 years.The only side effects I am experiencing with Celexa is diarrhea.
Anyone else?
Posted by Sean on June 7, 1999, at 9:39:08
In reply to Re: Celexa, help!, posted by John on May 8, 1999, at 11:06:42
Hi all. I was prescribed Celexa for mild depression
and I started with 10mg a day for the first four days
just to ease the drug into the system. After that
I upped the dosage to 20mg a day. My MD said that eventually
I might need to increase the dosage to 30mg once it
felt as if the drug was plateauing.Anyway, I went to 30mg after about 3 weeks and noticed
less control of my emotions and ironically a general
reverse effect. I went back to 20 and have felt better.
Has anyone else had adverse reactions with increased
dosages? Perhaps I upped the dosage too soon?Any thoughts would be great, thanks!
Posted by Tom on June 7, 1999, at 11:41:34
In reply to Celexa dosage increase, posted by Sean on June 7, 1999, at 9:39:08
> Hi all. I was prescribed Celexa for mild depression
> and I started with 10mg a day for the first four days
> just to ease the drug into the system. After that
> I upped the dosage to 20mg a day. My MD said that eventually
> I might need to increase the dosage to 30mg once it
> felt as if the drug was plateauing.
>
> Anyway, I went to 30mg after about 3 weeks and noticed
> less control of my emotions and ironically a general
> reverse effect. I went back to 20 and have felt better.
> Has anyone else had adverse reactions with increased
> dosages? Perhaps I upped the dosage too soon?
>
> Any thoughts would be great, thanks!The general rule for Meds is GO LOW AND SLOW. Some people are seriously depressed and may feel that
they need immediate relief but they may go right past their therapeutic dosage and onto a higher dose
that gives them intolerable side effects. My advice would be to start at 5mg and wait one week , then 10mg
at another week , and so on. We're all individuals with different reactions when dealing with meds.
Posted by Susie on June 9, 1999, at 0:33:21
In reply to Re: Celexa side-effects/weight gain, posted by Beager on May 25, 1999, at 21:56:22
I have been on Prozac for over a year. Inspite of the past five months training to walk a marathon which I will do next week, I have not lost one pound. I walked 93 miles this month. My new doctor told me yesterday numerous patients have gained on Prozac. He switched me to Celexa so we'll see what happens. What is it? Do we have to be thin and miserable or fat and happy??
Posted by Mary on June 9, 1999, at 17:30:05
In reply to Re: Celexa side-effects/weight gain, posted by Susie on June 9, 1999, at 0:33:21
YEP!!!!
> I have been on Prozac for over a year. Inspite of the past five months training to walk a marathon which I will do next week, I have not lost one pound. I walked 93 miles this month. My new doctor told me yesterday numerous patients have gained on Prozac. He switched me to Celexa so we'll see what happens. What is it? Do we have to be thin and miserable or fat and happy??
Posted by Sand on June 14, 1999, at 3:53:55
In reply to Re: Celexa side-effects/Dina, posted by Jessi on May 27, 1999, at 15:51:25
> For Dina and other Celexa users:
In a post I saw, you mentioned clenching your jaw. I was surprised to hear that--I thought it was just me-- I thought I was just going thru a period of tension tho I didn't know about what. I find myself clenching my jaw daily but I think I must be chomping at night! I have never had this type of jaw soreness. Are you still on Celexa? or just the 5-HP?
I have been on for 3 weeks. I do feel better but am not sure it is worth the side effects. (headache, sleepiness, and my husband says I'm just not myself). I am wondering if I should try to stick it out and see if these go away. My doc feels if I am not having real good results by now, that the next step is to swith to EFFEXOR. Has anyone had any experience with this drug? I have mostly seen negative reports from the web and that is discouraging. Has it helped anyone? Any response to any of the above is greatly appreciated. sandyThe previous was in reply to:
> hi jessi- this is dina. i had a post about going off celexa that you possibly responded to, and now i can't seem to find either of the posts (titled "decided to go off celexa") i had gained weight (in 3 months) from celexa, also i had begun to clench my jaw with such fierceness that i was having pretty regular jaw pain. and i had developed this itchy rash/hives that disappeared when i stopped taking the meds and reappeared when i tried them again. so now i am having some withdrawal effects, headache, that weird shocking feeling, and some dizziness. i have started taking 5-htp and it seems to alleviate/reduce the side effects. i am a little irritable also. i think you mentioned in your post that you are a little less tolerant now, but cognitively (memory-wise) you are doing better. i have noticed this too. (yeah!)
> > take care
> > dina
>
> Hi Dina,
>
> Although I know that all of this is difficult, you can't believe how much it helps to know that I am not the only one with these issues.
> It sounds like we are going through the same withdrawal symptoms. It seemed to be a little easier in the beginning than it is now.
> I've been extremely sick to my stomach for a few days and dizzy. My memory does keep improving and I haven't had half of the problems
> getting up for work that I had in the past and I seem to have more energy when I get home. I have found myself getting more irritable
> but I'm not sure if it's a result of coming off of the Celexa or if it is because now I actually care about things as opposed to just
> feeling indifferent about everything. All and all I think it is one of better decisions that I have made.
>
> Thank you for the advice on the 5-htp, I'm going to give it try and see what happens.
>
> Best of luck,
>
> Jessi
Posted by dina on June 14, 1999, at 9:03:31
In reply to Re: Celexa side-effects/Dina, posted by Sand on June 14, 1999, at 3:53:55
sand-
i am using the 5-htp. jaw clenching is a side effect
of a few of the ssri's that i've used, including
celexa. i am doing it a little with the 5-htp too.
a couple of things that i have noticed on celexa,
up the dosage very slowly, i stayed at the initial
dose (10mg) for about 2-3 weeks before increasing
the dose. from what i've experienced and from
reading other threads on this page, it seems to
lessen some of the side effects that occur with
many of the meds. also, with celexa, some of the
side effects dissipate with time. give the meds.
some time (3 months or more) for your body to
learn how to work with them. read some of the
posts from february/march about celexa about
this. be patient. i know this is the hardest
thing when you want to feel better but you
have to deal with all this extra stuff (the
side effects). 3 weeks is TOO soon to tell
whether it is effective or not.
i hope i was helpful. take care. dina
Posted by Ron Routhier on June 14, 1999, at 15:24:26
In reply to Re: Celexa side-effects/sand, posted by dina on June 14, 1999, at 9:03:31
Hi, I've been using celexa for abouth eight weeks at 20mg./day. I was on zolof for a month prior which gave me the shakes and constant tiredness. What i wanted to share with you is this: Three days ago i had a seziure which lasted approx. 5-10 seconds. At first i thought there was an earth quake... The next day i could feel bruises all over my body. One on my side was evidently caused by my elbow. I've seen one epiliptic seizure once and i'd have to say that this episode was the same... Has anyone else experienced this? Please respond.... Thanks, Take Care
> i am using the 5-htp. jaw clenching is a side effect
> of a few of the ssri's that i've used, including
> celexa. i am doing it a little with the 5-htp too.
> a couple of things that i have noticed on celexa,
> up the dosage very slowly, i stayed at the initial
> dose (10mg) for about 2-3 weeks before increasing
> the dose. from what i've experienced and from
> reading other threads on this page, it seems to
> lessen some of the side effects that occur with
> many of the meds. also, with celexa, some of the
> side effects dissipate with time. give the meds.
> some time (3 months or more) for your body to
> learn how to work with them. read some of the
> posts from february/march about celexa about
> this. be patient. i know this is the hardest
> thing when you want to feel better but you
> have to deal with all this extra stuff (the
> side effects). 3 weeks is TOO soon to tell
> whether it is effective or not.
> i hope i was helpful. take care. dina
Posted by Pam on June 14, 1999, at 18:50:49
In reply to Re: Celexa side-effects/sand, posted by Ron Routhier on June 14, 1999, at 15:24:26
> Hi, I've been using celexa for abouth eight weeks at 20mg./day. I was on zolof for a month prior which gave me the shakes and constant tiredness. What i wanted to share with you is this: Three days ago i had a seziure which lasted approx. 5-10 seconds. At first i thought there was an earth quake... The next day i could feel bruises all over my body. One on my side was evidently caused by my elbow. I've seen one epiliptic seizure once and i'd have to say that this episode was the same... Has anyone else experienced this? Please respond.... Thanks, Take Care
> > i am using the 5-htp. jaw clenching is a side effect
> > of a few of the ssri's that i've used, including
> > celexa. i am doing it a little with the 5-htp too.
> > a couple of things that i have noticed on celexa,
> > up the dosage very slowly, i stayed at the initial
> > dose (10mg) for about 2-3 weeks before increasing
> > the dose. from what i've experienced and from
> > reading other threads on this page, it seems to
> > lessen some of the side effects that occur with
> > many of the meds. also, with celexa, some of the
> > side effects dissipate with time. give the meds.
> > some time (3 months or more) for your body to
> > learn how to work with them. read some of the
> > posts from february/march about celexa about
> > this. be patient. i know this is the hardest
> > thing when you want to feel better but you
> > have to deal with all this extra stuff (the
> > side effects). 3 weeks is TOO soon to tell
> > whether it is effective or not.
> > i hope i was helpful. take care. dina>>>> Hi
Have been on Celexa about 7 months and the only side effect I had was some blurred vision at first which did go away. Haven't heard anything about seizures. If you do learn that Celexa was the cause, I would love to know! Pam
Posted by Sally on June 16, 1999, at 11:08:57
In reply to Re: Celexa - Constipation/Diarrhea , posted by Leanne on June 4, 1999, at 11:41:25
I noticed your comment regarding the side effects you are having with
Celexa and found it interesting that they started 3 weeks after you
started taking it. My mother was just prescribed Celexa (20mg.) and
is also experiencing diarrhea, but it began soon after she started.
Now that a few more weeks have passed since your message, I was
wondering if it had subsided at all. My problem is that my mother
isn't taking as good a care of herself as she should and I'm concerned
she'll be getting too dehydrated.Thanks.
> I have been on Celexa (only 20 mg.) for about 5
> weeks now and have been experiencing diarrhea for
> about 2 weeks now. I have no other side effects.
> Actually, with regard to sexual disfunction - I have
> more desire now than when I was on 40 mg. of Paxil
> for over two years!
>
> Anyone else have diarrhea? I went to the dr. and he
> advised me to eat more fiber! - I am a vegetarian,
> so fiber for me is not the problem! I eat lots
> of grains, beans, fresh and steamed vegies etc.
>
> Thanks
Posted by gail on June 17, 1999, at 8:25:42
In reply to Re: Celexa - Constipation/Diarrhea , posted by Sally on June 16, 1999, at 11:08:57
> I noticed your comment regarding the side effects you are having with
> Celexa and found it interesting that they started 3 weeks after you
> started taking it. My mother was just prescribed Celexa (20mg.) and
> is also experiencing diarrhea, but it began soon after she started.
> Now that a few more weeks have passed since your message, I was
> wondering if it had subsided at all. My problem is that my mother
> isn't taking as good a care of herself as she should and I'm concerned
> she'll be getting too dehydrated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> > I have been on Celexa (only 20 mg.) for about 5
> > weeks now and have been experiencing diarrhea for
> > about 2 weeks now. I have no other side effects.
> > Actually, with regard to sexual disfunction - I have
> > more desire now than when I was on 40 mg. of Paxil
> > for over two years!
> >
> > Anyone else have diarrhea? I went to the dr. and he
> > advised me to eat more fiber! - I am a vegetarian,
> > so fiber for me is not the problem! I eat lots
> > of grains, beans, fresh and steamed vegies etc.
> >
> > ThanksI have been on celexa for 3 weeks now and have experienced only anxiety for the last several days. I am on 20 now and am considering taking 10 more at night. We moved to a new state a year ago and I have been depressed since so I asked the Dr for help. He said he only wants me to take this for 6 months. I am hoping by the end of the 6 months I can cope better.
Posted by Jim on June 17, 1999, at 15:47:03
In reply to Re: Celexa - Constipation/Diarrhea , posted by gail on June 17, 1999, at 8:25:42
Not a good idea to split the dosage. Take it all at one time!
It takes time to work. For me six weeks!Best Wishes
Posted by Tammy on June 19, 1999, at 14:24:00
In reply to Celexa, posted by Dawn Owenby on March 1, 1999, at 20:33:19
I just started Celexa yesterday ( June 18th )I have had one side effect already and that is dry mouth.But I feel alot better ALREADY!!!! I seem to just not care about my probs anymore and let things go...I have never been able to do that before!!
Also I have read that Celexa was expensive...can someone post how much it is and how many the Dr. usually gives you at a time.
My Dr. gave me a 4 week supply of samples to see it this is going to work for me.So if does I want to prepared if I have to buy them.
Does Ins. usually pay for it or pay part of it?I would also like to add that i would rather have weight lose than gain!! Which is more common?
I would also like to have a "Celexa" pen pal....feel free to email me or my Im is tamy269
Posted by Ryan on June 19, 1999, at 23:42:51
In reply to Celexa, posted by Dawn Owenby on March 1, 1999, at 20:33:19
I'm about to start taking Celexa after having been on Paxil for about a year. The Paxil made me feel tired all the time. Does Celexa cause fatigue and if so, how tolerable is it?
Posted by Kel on June 20, 1999, at 14:56:49
In reply to Re: Celexa side-effects/weight gain, posted by Susie on June 9, 1999, at 0:33:21
> I gained 30 lbs. on Prozac and am now obsessive about my weight. I switched to effexor then to Wellbutrin and now Celexa and can't seem to shed a pound. I've had it with SSRI's they obviously all make and keep me fat. I often feel bad telling my Dr. that I can't take a med anymore because of the weight-it's almost like I'm choosing between being fat and having mental well-being. I feel trapped.
Posted by Tammy on June 20, 1999, at 21:23:22
In reply to Re: Celexa side-effects/weight gain, posted by Kel on June 20, 1999, at 14:56:49
I was about an hour and 30 min late taking my celexa today and had a headache...has this happened to anyone else? I was gone allday and take mine and night so I thought I would be ok.I guess I have to take them with me from now on!!
I have heard alot about weight gain and weight lose.....Does it make some of you not feel hungry that has lost and to the ones that has gained does it make you more hungry,or does it just MAKE you gain weight? I hope I don't gain anything...I can stand to lose some myself!! This just adds to my worries :(
Posted by Tammy on June 20, 1999, at 21:31:00
In reply to Re: Celexa side-effects/weight gain, posted by Kel on June 20, 1999, at 14:56:49
> > I gained 30 lbs. on Prozac and am now obsessive about my weight. I switched to effexor then to Wellbutrin and now Celexa and can't seem to shed a pound. I've had it with SSRI's they obviously all make and keep me fat. I often feel bad telling my Dr. that I can't take a med anymore because of the weight-it's almost like I'm choosing between being fat and having mental well-being. I feel trapped.
To Kel................I can understand how you feel.I hope I don't gain anything but I guess time will tell ( I have just started this week on it and have never took any of the others before.)
How long have you been on Celexa? Just try not to let it get to you.I know that is hard,I am over weight enough...now have to worry about gaining more is getting to me a little,but right now there is nothing I can do but wait and see.
If you need a ear to talk to please email me....I can be here for you if you need me to be =o)
Posted by Sally on June 21, 1999, at 7:55:24
In reply to Re: Celexa, posted by Tammy on June 19, 1999, at 14:24:00
The prescription for Celexa that my mother has is for one month and cost only a little over $11.00 (we were worried!). That cost is
without insurance, but I do know that most insurance plans seem to cover Paxil, so I would think that Celexa shouldn't be any
different.
> I just started Celexa yesterday ( June 18th )I have had one side effect already and that is dry mouth.But I feel alot better ALREADY!!!! I seem to just not care about my probs anymore and let things go...I have never been able to do that before!!
>
> Also I have read that Celexa was expensive...can someone post how much it is and how many the Dr. usually gives you at a time.
> My Dr. gave me a 4 week supply of samples to see it this is going to work for me.So if does I want to prepared if I have to buy them.
> Does Ins. usually pay for it or pay part of it?
>
> I would also like to add that i would rather have weight lose than gain!! Which is more common?
>
> I would also like to have a "Celexa" pen pal....feel free to email me or my Im is tamy269
Posted by Tammy on June 21, 1999, at 12:30:20
In reply to Re: Celexa, posted by Sally on June 21, 1999, at 7:55:24
Thanks alot Sally....I was wondering just how expensive it was.........But that isn't bad.
The prescription for Celexa that my mother has is for one month and cost only a little over $11.00 (we were worried!). That cost is
> without insurance, but I do know that most insurance plans seem to cover Paxil, so I would think that Celexa shouldn't be any
> different.
>
>
> > I just started Celexa yesterday ( June 18th )I have had one side effect already and that is dry mouth.But I feel alot better ALREADY!!!! I seem to just not care about my probs anymore and let things go...I have never been able to do that before!!
> >
> > Also I have read that Celexa was expensive...can someone post how much it is and how many the Dr. usually gives you at a time.
> > My Dr. gave me a 4 week supply of samples to see it this is going to work for me.So if does I want to prepared if I have to buy them.
> > Does Ins. usually pay for it or pay part of it?
> >
> > I would also like to add that i would rather have weight lose than gain!! Which is more common?
> >
> > I would also like to have a "Celexa" pen pal....feel free to email me or my Im is tamy269
Posted by Teresa on June 21, 1999, at 16:40:24
In reply to Re: Celexa, posted by Pam on March 2, 1999, at 3:40:02
Hi, i was wondering if anyone had any info on celexa in pregnancy? I can't seem to find any info on it, since it is new to the US. I was on Celexa and it worked perfect, now i am pregnant and need to go back on meds and would really like to go back on celexa but can't seem to find how it affects pregnancys??
Posted by Lisa on June 22, 1999, at 2:49:06
In reply to Re: Celexa side-effects/weight gain, posted by Tammy on June 20, 1999, at 21:31:00
I spent 3 months on Celexa and lost 12 pounds!!!
I do know that some people gain weight but others
do lose on this drug. I was finally able to come off
celexa after I lifted from my depression. Losing the
weight sure did help a LOT! :) Good luck to all
concerned. I wanted to share my experience with
the drug.
Posted by lindsey on June 22, 1999, at 15:42:51
In reply to Re: Celexa in pregnancy, posted by Teresa on June 21, 1999, at 16:40:24
> Hi, i was wondering if anyone had any info on celexa in pregnancy? I can't seem to find any info on it, since it is new to the US. I was on Celexa and it worked perfect, now i am pregnant and need to go back on meds and would really like to go back on celexa but can't seem to find how it affects pregnancys??
Unfortunately, I don't have any info on Celexa in pregnancy, but I wanted to suggest that you call the pharmaceutical company that manufactures Celexa and ask them to send you some materials. I know that Eli Lilly publishes a comprehensive report on Prozac during all trimesters, complete with all of the data it cites. I would think that other companies may do this as well. Best of luck and congratulations.
Posted by michele on June 22, 1999, at 16:20:16
In reply to Re: Celexa side-effects/weight gain, posted by Lisa on June 22, 1999, at 2:49:06
my son started on celexa two and a half weeks ago.
He seems to be gaining weight quickly. don't know
if it's from the drug or the inactivity from being
so sleepy. if anyone has any info please respond.
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