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Posted by Christy on March 17, 1999, at 7:00:03
In reply to Re: Celexa, posted by Pam on December 29, 1998, at 23:28:58
> > > Hi - Looking for anyone to correspond with about what is happening with Celexa. I'm 7 days now on 20 mg per day. I'm coming off of a Wellbutrin/Prozac combo that isn't good enough. I want my sex drive back!
> > > So far, can't tell really. Please let me know any other side effects. For me, just lots of headaches but I'm not sure if that is new drug or detoxing from old drug.
> > > I'm also curious if anyone is taking Celexa and Ritalin together ... need that energy!
> > >This is my first day on Celexa with Buspar, Trazadone to sleep and Ritalin. I just started the Ritalin 4 days ago with Luvox to help fight off the fatigue. It helped a little, but still didn't feel all that great. I decide to switch to Celexa and today I've had diarrhea and a bit of an upset stomach. Since I'm not sure if it's totally the Celexa or the combo of Celexa and Ritalin, I'm going to stop the Ritalin for at least the first few weeks I'm on the Celexa. Sorry I'm not much help, but I wish you luck. Please keep me informed on how your doing and any medication combos that work well. If you could also read and respond to my thread posted on 12/2/98, I would greatly appreciate any advice or help you could give. Thanks and hope to hear from you soon.
> >> I started on only 5mg Celexa then went to 10 and am now on 40mg/day. At first, I had stomach troubles but they all went away. This has been a good drug for me so far.
Help!
Took Depakote for several months, gained 20 pounds - starting Celexa today in combo with Depakote - anyone else doing this? How is it working - have no energy or motivation. 750mg Depakote per day, 20mg Celexa.
Thanks!
Posted by Kate on March 18, 1999, at 0:36:07
In reply to Re: Celexa, posted by Pam on December 29, 1998, at 23:28:58
> > > Hi - Looking for anyone to correspond with about what is happening with Celexa. I'm 7 days now on 20 mg per day. I'm coming off of a Wellbutrin/Prozac combo that isn't good enough. I want my sex drive back!
> > > So far, can't tell really. Please let me know any other side effects. For me, just lots of headaches but I'm not sure if that is new drug or detoxing from old drug.
> > > I'm also curious if anyone is taking Celexa and Ritalin together ... need that energy!
> > >This is my first day on Celexa with Buspar, Trazadone to sleep and Ritalin. I just started the Ritalin 4 days ago with Luvox to help fight off the fatigue. It helped a little, but still didn't feel all that great. I decide to switch to Celexa and today I've had diarrhea and a bit of an upset stomach. Since I'm not sure if it's totally the Celexa or the combo of Celexa and Ritalin, I'm going to stop the Ritalin for at least the first few weeks I'm on the Celexa. Sorry I'm not much help, but I wish you luck. Please keep me informed on how your doing and any medication combos that work well. If you could also read and respond to my thread posted on 12/2/98, I would greatly appreciate any advice or help you could give. Thanks and hope to hear from you soon.
> >> I started on only 5mg Celexa then went to 10 and am now on 40mg/day. At first, I had stomach troubles but they all went away. This has been a good drug for me so far.I've been taking 20mg of Celexa daily for about 2.5 months and the only side effect I have is that I sleep too much (10-12 hours a night). If I don't get that much sleep, I'm tired all day. Other than that, works great. Anybody else having this problem? Does it go away after a while or will it be a problem the entire time I'm on Celexa?
Posted by Liz on March 18, 1999, at 13:08:14
In reply to Re: Celexa, posted by Kate on March 18, 1999, at 0:36:07
I'm on 300mgs of Desipramine, up from 250 because for some reason I was showing really low levels in my blood draws. As my desipramine levels dropped, I experienced some paranoia, panic, anxiety, and obsessive thinking bouts that I had a hard time snapping out of. My doctor just put me on Celexa last week, it's been 7 days now and my panic is pretty much gone but today I feel so spacey I can barely work. I'm only on 5mgs so who knows how much effect I can even feel. Anyways I'm going to stick with it for now, my energy is okay (probably because of the Desipramine). I'd like to hear what others think who have been on Celexa longer, and especially in combination with tricyclics. Thanks!
Posted by mhk on March 18, 1999, at 22:51:40
In reply to Welcome to December!, posted by Dr. Bob on December 1, 1998, at 1:05:00
> Please send me info. on pros and cons of
Celexa for an adolescent. Since it is a new
drug, I can't find any info. on it for
teenagers. 16yrold with major depressionis currently on 100mg
of Zoloft for 1 month (2 weeks at 100) without seeing benefits
from medication. Also has some mild hand tremors.
Does research and clinical practice indicate that the tremors go away with time?
How long should he try Zoloft before changing to another medication? Which medication would be recommended to lower risk
of his side effect profile. 1 physician has suggested Zoloft but I can't get any good indication of why? Would appreicate any info that can be forwarded.
Posted by mhk on March 18, 1999, at 22:56:07
In reply to Pros and cons of celexa for an adolescent, posted by mhk on March 18, 1999, at 22:51:40
> > Please send me info. on pros and cons of
> Celexa for an adolescent. Since it is a new
> drug, I can't find any info. on it for
> teenagers. 16yrold with major depressionis currently on 100mg
> of Zoloft for 1 month (2 weeks at 100) without seeing benefits
> from medication. Also has some mild hand tremors.
> Does research and clinical practice indicate that the tremors go away with time?
> How long should he try Zoloft before changing to another medication? Which medication would be recommended to lower risk
> of his side effect profile. 1 physician has suggested Zoloft but I can't get any good indication of why? Would appreicate any info that can be forwarded.
Correction: 1 physician has suggested Celexa without giving us any reason as to why it might be a better choice. With a teenager, we want to be sure that it is a good choice before consideration of any switch.
Posted by learn_to_forget on March 21, 1999, at 19:23:24
In reply to Celexa, posted by Anne on December 1, 1998, at 8:46:45
Hello. I wonder if anyone has note fine hand tremor with Prozac. I do, and because I play music, it is a problem. So I'm going to try Celexa. Has anyone any first hand experience (as in "I know exactly what yer talkin about) with prozac vs. celxa?
- Looking for anyone to correspond with about what is happening with Celexa. I'm 7 days now on 20 mg per day. I'm coming off of a Wellbutrin/Prozac combo that isn't good enough. I want my sex drive back!
> So far, can't tell really. Please let me know any other side effects. For me, just lots of headaches but I'm not sure if that is new drug or detoxing from old drug.
> I'm also curious if anyone is taking Celexa and Ritalin together ... need that energy!
Posted by mk on March 22, 1999, at 1:15:28
In reply to Re: Celexa, posted by learn_to_forget on March 21, 1999, at 19:23:24
> Hello. I wonder if anyone has note fine hand tremor with Prozac. I do, and because I play music, it is a problem. So I'm going to try Celexa. Has anyone any first hand experience (as in "I know exactly what yer talkin about) with prozac vs. celxa?
>
> Please keep us posted on your experience with hand tremors with celexa. Have adolescent on zoloft who has complained of fine hand tremors and we don't know whether to switch meds or not and which to switch. So ...if you've experienced hand tremors before and do not have them on Celxa, we'd really like to know.
> - Looking for anyone to correspond with about what is happening with Celexa. I'm 7 days now on 20 mg per day. I'm coming off of a Wellbutrin/Prozac combo that isn't good enough. I want my sex drive back!
> > So far, can't tell really. Please let me know any other side effects. For me, just lots of headaches but I'm not sure if that is new drug or detoxing from old drug.
> > I'm also curious if anyone is taking Celexa and Ritalin together ... need that energy!
Posted by Donal on March 22, 1999, at 19:24:31
In reply to Re: Celexa & Hand Tremors, posted by mk on March 22, 1999, at 1:15:28
> > Hello. I wonder if anyone has note fine hand tremor with Prozac. I do, and because I play music, it is a problem. So I'm going to try Celexa. Has anyone any first hand experience (as in "I know exactly what yer talkin about) with prozac vs. celxa?
> >
> > Please keep us posted on your experience with hand tremors with celexa. Have adolescent on zoloft who has complained of fine hand tremors and we don't know whether to switch meds or not and which to switch. So ...if you've experienced hand tremors before and do not have them on Celxa, we'd really like to know.
> > - Looking for anyone to correspond with about what is happening with Celexa. I'm 7 days now on 20 mg per day. I'm coming off of a Wellbutrin/Prozac combo that isn't good enough. I want my sex drive back!
> > > So far, can't tell really. Please let me know any other side effects. For me, just lots of headaches but I'm not sure if that is new drug or detoxing from old drug.
> > > I'm also curious if anyone is taking Celexa and Ritalin together ... need that energy!
I also had tremors with prozac and switched to celexa after a failed attempt on paxil. No tremors and feel pretty well, but I am also taking xanax for anxiety and don't know if that is why I have no tremors. Does anyone know if Celexa relieves anxiety? I'd like to get off xanax
Posted by LEARN on March 24, 1999, at 22:35:10
In reply to Re: Celexa & Hand Tremors, posted by Donal on March 22, 1999, at 19:24:31
> > > Hello. I wonder if anyone has note fine hand tremor with Prozac. I do, and because I play music, it is a problem. So I'm going to try Celexa. Has anyone any first hand experience (as in "I know exactly what yer talkin about) with prozac vs. celxa?
> > >
> > > Please keep us posted on your experience with hand tremors with celexa. Have adolescent on zoloft who has complained of fine hand tremors and we don't know whether to switch meds or not and which to switch. So ...if you've experienced hand tremors before and do not have them on Celxa, we'd really like to know.
i AM CELEBRATING MY STILL HANDS! BUT I'M ONLY a few days into celexa.> > > - Looking for anyone to correspond with about what is happening with Celexa. I'm 7 days now on 20 mg per day. I'm coming off of a Wellbutrin/Prozac combo that isn't good enough. I want my sex drive back!
> > > > So far, can't tell really. Please let me know any other side effects. For me, just lots of headaches but I'm not sure if that is new drug or detoxing from old drug.
> > > > I'm also curious if anyone is taking Celexa and Ritalin together ... need that energy!
> I also had tremors with prozac and switched to celexa after a failed attempt on paxil. No tremors and feel pretty well, but I am also taking xanax for anxiety and don't know if that is why I have no tremors. Does anyone know if Celexa relieves anxiety? I'd like to get off xanax
Posted by Gigi on March 31, 1999, at 9:47:46
In reply to Re: Celexa, posted by Pam on December 29, 1998, at 23:28:58
I was on Celexa for approximately 6 weeks. Prior to Celexa, I was on Prozac but took a five month break to see how I functioned without any anti-depressent.
For awhile I was fine without anything but eventually had to take something.
My physician wanted me to try Celexa since its the new "miracle" drug. The first few weeks were fine; however, after three weeks, I noticed excessive sweating, major
insomina (AND I MEAN MAJOR) and weight gain. Although Celexa took my appetite away, the weight just came on anyway. I also started having semi-panic attacks on the Celexa.After speaking with my physician in depth, we decided to go back to the Prozac.
I really had no major side effects with Prozac except the infamous sweating and loss of sex drive. However, I think if you are feeling BETTER all around, and your mate is understanding you
can get around the loss of sex-drive; you would be surprised how many people have overcome this side-effect by trying not to focus on it. Don't get me wrong, its a tough situation,
however, my husband and I both decided it would be better to have me feeling "normal" 24 hours a day and work together on the sex drive issue.I just started the prozac a few days ago, so I have no idea what my reaction will be this time but in comparing the two - celexa and prozac, my choice would definetly be PROZAC.
Peace and happiness to all.
Posted by pej on March 31, 1999, at 11:50:03
In reply to Re: Celexa, posted by Gigi on March 31, 1999, at 9:47:46
> I was on Celexa for approximately 6 weeks. Prior to Celexa, I was on Prozac but took a five month break to see how I functioned without any anti-depressent.
> For awhile I was fine without anything but eventually had to take something.
> My physician wanted me to try Celexa since its the new "miracle" drug. The first few weeks were fine; however, after three weeks, I noticed excessive sweating, major
> insomina (AND I MEAN MAJOR) and weight gain. Although Celexa took my appetite away, the weight just came on anyway. I also started having semi-panic attacks on the Celexa.
>
> After speaking with my physician in depth, we decided to go back to the Prozac.
>
> I really had no major side effects with Prozac except the infamous sweating and loss of sex drive. However, I think if you are feeling BETTER all around, and your mate is understanding you
> can get around the loss of sex-drive; you would be surprised how many people have overcome this side-effect by trying not to focus on it. Don't get me wrong, its a tough situation,
> however, my husband and I both decided it would be better to have me feeling "normal" 24 hours a day and work together on the sex drive issue.
>
> I just started the prozac a few days ago, so I have no idea what my reaction will be this time but in comparing the two - celexa and prozac, my choice would definetly be PROZAC.
>
> Peace and happiness to all.
>>Gigi...Thanks for info and good luck on the Prozac. Phil
Posted by Theresa on March 31, 1999, at 21:59:49
In reply to Re: Celexa & desipramine, posted by Liz on March 18, 1999, at 13:08:14
> I'm on 300mgs of Desipramine, up from 250 because for some reason I was showing really low levels in my blood draws. As my desipramine levels dropped, I experienced some paranoia, panic, anxiety, and obsessive thinking bouts that I had a hard time snapping out of. My doctor just put me on Celexa last week, it's been 7 days now and my panic is pretty much gone but today I feel so spacey I can barely work. I'm only on 5mgs so who knows how much effect I can even feel. Anyways I'm going to stick with it for now, my energy is okay (probably because of the Desipramine). I'd like to hear what others think who have been on Celexa longer, and especially in combination with tricyclics. Thanks!
Posted by Theresa on March 31, 1999, at 22:00:36
In reply to Re: Celexa & desipramine, posted by Liz on March 18, 1999, at 13:08:14
> I'm on 300mgs of Desipramine, up from 250 because for some reason I was showing really low levels in my blood draws. As my desipramine levels dropped, I experienced some paranoia, panic, anxiety, and obsessive thinking bouts that I had a hard time snapping out of. My doctor just put me on Celexa last week, it's been 7 days now and my panic is pretty much gone but today I feel so spacey I can barely work. I'm only on 5mgs so who knows how much effect I can even feel. Anyways I'm going to stick with it for now, my energy is okay (probably because of the Desipramine). I'd like to hear what others think who have been on Celexa longer, and especially in combination with tricyclics. Thanks!
Posted by Lisa on November 17, 1999, at 18:36:58
In reply to Re: Celexa, posted by Kate on March 18, 1999, at 0:36:07
> > > > Hi - Looking for anyone to correspond with about what is happening with Celexa. I'm 7 days now on 20 mg per day. I'm coming off of a Wellbutrin/Prozac combo that isn't good enough. I want my sex drive back!
> > > > So far, can't tell really. Please let me know any other side effects. For me, just lots of headaches but I'm not sure if that is new drug or detoxing from old drug.
> > > > I'm also curious if anyone is taking Celexa and Ritalin together ... need that energy!
> > > >This is my first day on Celexa with Buspar, Trazadone to sleep and Ritalin. I just started the Ritalin 4 days ago with Luvox to help fight off the fatigue. It helped a little, but still didn't feel all that great. I decide to switch to Celexa and today I've had diarrhea and a bit of an upset stomach. Since I'm not sure if it's totally the Celexa or the combo of Celexa and Ritalin, I'm going to stop the Ritalin for at least the first few weeks I'm on the Celexa. Sorry I'm not much help, but I wish you luck. Please keep me informed on how your doing and any medication combos that work well. If you could also read and respond to my thread posted on 12/2/98, I would greatly appreciate any advice or help you could give. Thanks and hope to hear from you soon.
> > >> I started on only 5mg Celexa then went to 10 and am now on 40mg/day. At first, I had stomach troubles but they all went away. This has been a good drug for me so far.
>
> I've been taking 20mg of Celexa daily for about 2.5 months and the only side effect I have is that I sleep too much (10-12 hours a night). If I don't get that much sleep, I'm tired all day. Other than that, works great. Anybody else having this problem? Does it go away after a while or will it be a problem the entire time I'm on Celexa?Hi! I have heard good things about Celaxa. Have taken all the others with all the same problems mentioned by everyone else. Am wondering how you are feeling about Celaxa 8 months later? Thanks.
Posted by laura on January 20, 2000, at 11:06:22
In reply to Re: Celexa, posted by Kate on March 18, 1999, at 0:36:07
Well, I just came off of Celexa and on to Wellbutrin/Prozac. For me the Celexa gave me stomach problems that did not go away. I also noticed that I was losing my temper a lot. (I never lose my temper). I've only been on the Wellbutrin/Prozac for a week and I have yet to see any side effects. What problems did you have with it??
Posted by NELL on September 20, 2000, at 11:15:54
In reply to Re: Celexa, posted by laura on January 20, 2000, at 11:06:22
HI, I started on Paxil it was good, made me feel very relaxed. But the side effects where terrible. I was very tired all the time and the sex drive, NON. I switched to Celexa and I have my sex drive back. I do get headaches, mostly in the morning then goes away.
I tried to go off it and its OK for a few weeks then I get the feeling of angziatie back again.
I guess I will keep on the Celexa for now.
Posted by sam on September 24, 2000, at 18:22:30
In reply to Re: Celexa, posted by pej on March 31, 1999, at 11:50:03
I started seeing a therapist a while ago because i've
been battling eating disorders for the past 7 years, the
past 5 it's been bulimia. He said that it was probably
brought on by severe depression so he decided to let
me try celexa. i've only been on it for a week now, i
really don't feel any different, but i know that
it'll take a while to work. Does anybody know anything
about celexa helping for eating disorders?--sam
Posted by cmm on September 28, 2000, at 2:47:58
In reply to Re: Celexa bulimia, posted by sam on September 24, 2000, at 18:22:30
> I started seeing a therapist a while ago because i've
> been battling eating disorders for the past 7 years, the
> past 5 it's been bulimia. He said that it was probably
> brought on by severe depression so he decided to let
> me try celexa. i've only been on it for a week now, i
> really don't feel any different, but i know that
> it'll take a while to work. Does anybody know anything
> about celexa helping for eating disorders?
>
> --sam
I've heard the same thing about bulemia and SSRIs in general - I think primarily from some FDA descriptions I was reading about Paxil. Also, I think some of it might have been from yahoo health (search for Paxil). I didn't really find much from a search for Celexa, maybe because it's still quite new.If I'm remembering correctly, the idea of SSRIs treating bulemia went beyond getting rid of depression as a cause - I may be wrong but I think there are also some theories about bulemia having organic roots, and SSRIs treating that. I believe in this anorexia was quite different.
Good luck
Posted by sam on September 28, 2000, at 21:20:38
In reply to Re: Celexa bulimia, posted by cmm on September 28, 2000, at 2:47:58
> > I started seeing a therapist a while ago because i've
> > been battling eating disorders for the past 7 years, the
> > past 5 it's been bulimia. He said that it was probably
> > brought on by severe depression so he decided to let
> > me try celexa. i've only been on it for a week now, i
> > really don't feel any different, but i know that
> > it'll take a while to work. Does anybody know anything
> > about celexa helping for eating disorders?
> >
> > --sam
>
>
> I've heard the same thing about bulemia and SSRIs in general - I think primarily from some FDA descriptions I was reading about Paxil. Also, I think some of it might have been from yahoo health (search for Paxil). I didn't really find much from a search for Celexa, maybe because it's still quite new.
>
> If I'm remembering correctly, the idea of SSRIs treating bulemia went beyond getting rid of depression as a cause - I may be wrong but I think there are also some theories about bulemia having organic roots, and SSRIs treating that. I believe in this anorexia was quite different.
>
> Good luckthanks for writing back, i wasn't sure anybody was actually even reading this. \
well, i'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Posted by leodeline on October 2, 2000, at 14:07:57
In reply to Re: Celexa, posted by NELL on September 20, 2000, at 11:15:54
Hi, I started on celexa around 3-5 months ago. I tried trazodone before that. Tra.. didnt seem to help me as much. I tried taking buspar twice, but couldnt keep it down. You couldn't get me to try it again. All of these have different effects on different people I'm sure.
I'm seeing two different doctors for two different reasons. The newest doctor wants me to go on prozac to help treat a different area. But I'm not sure if I want to change meds. So far it has helped my depression. Some hand tremors and more sweating but beats deep depression. Haven't notice any long term appetite or weight change. My sex drive has been pretty normal so far I feel. I don't have a steady partner now to have a good judge of my feelings on it. But this does concern me very much. I would like to know more studies on this area as it regards to my new treament area.
Posted by Pashon on October 5, 2000, at 16:52:30
In reply to Re: Celexa & Hand Tremors, posted by Donal on March 22, 1999, at 19:24:31
I have been on Celexa for approx 9 months now. I was up to 60mg a day. I was doing well for quite a while, but for the past 2 months, I have been having panic attacks, tremors and all around nervousness. After talking with with several doctors, I have deceided to reduce my dosage. I am now taking 10 mgs a day, and things are a more managable. I still have the panic and tremors, but not as severe. I do not want to go off my meds, but I have been on every anti depressant on the market, and eventually I wind up with the same symptoms. Anyone have anything to add to this?
Posted by Francesca on October 6, 2000, at 13:30:33
In reply to Re: Celexa bulimia, posted by sam on September 28, 2000, at 21:20:38
Hi Sam..... I have just started Celexa for the same reason as you. It has only been 1 day so not much has happened. My doctor said that it could start working in as less as two days. I
hope so.
Good luck to you.....
Francesca
Posted by Aubrey on October 11, 2000, at 14:16:29
In reply to Panic attack Celexa, posted by Pashon on October 5, 2000, at 16:52:30
> I have been on Celexa for approx 9 months now. I was up to 60mg a day. I was doing well for quite a while, but for the past 2 months, I have been having panic attacks, tremors and all around nervousness. After talking with with several doctors, I have deceided to reduce my dosage. I am now taking 10 mgs a day, and things are a more managable. I still have the panic and tremors, but not as severe. I do not want to go off my meds, but I have been on every anti depressant on the market, and eventually I wind up with the same symptoms. Anyone have anything to add to this?
I was having the same problem with Celexa. Panic was increasing. I have been off it for about 3 weeks. I am struggling some but it kinda feels good to know that I don't have to deal with all the other side effects.
Posted by hello on October 12, 2000, at 21:42:33
In reply to Panic attack Celexa, posted by Pashon on October 5, 2000, at 16:52:30
I've been on Celexa 2 weeks now, 20 mg (I'm not very big) I was on Paxil, which added to my anxiety and depression, and made me groggy and but unable to sleep. I think Celexa is making my insomnia worse than it's ever been. I weigh 120lbs, and 10 mg of ambien won't put me to sleep. I can't function much longer like this- Are there anti-depressants/anxiety drugs that don't cause insomnia? Does any one have advice for insomnia? I'm cutting out caffeine, warm baths, aromatherapy, and I still can't sleep. Please help!
Posted by Leonardo on October 13, 2000, at 5:22:29
In reply to Re: Panic attack Celexa, posted by hello on October 12, 2000, at 21:42:33
Remeron made me sleep like a log, even when I had just been taking reboxetine, which is known bad for insomnia. Remeron tends to cause weight gain though.
Paxil made me groggy during the day, but didn't stop me sleeping. Everyone is different I guess
> I've been on Celexa 2 weeks now, 20 mg (I'm not very big) I was on Paxil, which added to my anxiety and depression, and made me groggy and but unable to sleep. I think Celexa is making my insomnia worse than it's ever been. I weigh 120lbs, and 10 mg of ambien won't put me to sleep. I can't function much longer like this- Are there anti-depressants/anxiety drugs that don't cause insomnia? Does any one have advice for insomnia? I'm cutting out caffeine, warm baths, aromatherapy, and I still can't sleep. Please help!
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