Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 206675

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celexa dose

Posted by den2 on March 6, 2003, at 22:05:54

I was put on 40 mg of celexa for depression with obsessive thoughts. I Couldn't tolerate the 40 mg so I cut the pills in half and am taking just half the 40 mgs now. At 20 mgs it works great for depression and my sex drive has returned after a month . I am still getting some obsessive thoughts and they really bother me.....how can I get rid of them....any advice?

 

Re: celexa dose ยป den2

Posted by KrissyP on March 7, 2003, at 0:13:23

In reply to celexa dose, posted by den2 on March 6, 2003, at 22:05:54

Hi there, Would experience help? I took 20mg Celexa and it worked great-no loss of sex drive, no side effects. I am now on Effexor though, and thinking of changing back to Celexa. There are many books out there (I don't know where you are), that help with obsessive thoughts. May I ask what your diagnosis is? OCD? Are you just on the Celexa? Would love to hear back from you, Hope this helped?
Kristen------------------------------------------

I was put on 40 mg of celexa for depression with obsessive thoughts. I Couldn't tolerate the 40 mg so I cut the pills in half and am taking just half the 40 mgs now. At 20 mgs it works great for depression and my sex drive has returned after a month . I am still getting some obsessive thoughts and they really bother me.....how can I get rid of them....any advice?

 

Re: celexa dose

Posted by hawkeye on March 7, 2003, at 4:31:52

In reply to celexa dose, posted by den2 on March 6, 2003, at 22:05:54

I had a similar experience. I couldn't tolerate the sexual side-effects of Celexa at 40mgs so I cut back to 20 mgs. The 20 mgs dose worked very well for my depression. I stayed with Celexa for about a year and eventually gave it up - while the sexual side-effects were only mild for me at 20 mgs, I got tired of even these and opted for full sexual functioning.

 

Re: celexa dose

Posted by linkadge on March 7, 2003, at 19:12:42

In reply to Re: celexa dose, posted by hawkeye on March 7, 2003, at 4:31:52

Add Folic acid supplements.

I had depression with OCD components.
I started on 20mg of Celexa, but had
trouble concentrating and other stuff.

I reduced as well. I found 10 mg
definately helped but not to
the degree that 20 did. I added
800mg of folate, and saw complete
elimanation of symptoms. Folic
acid has been shown in a few studys
boost SSRI effectivness without increasing
side effects. Folate is dirt cheap, its
worth a try. (Benefit should be noted in
a week)

Give it a try.

Linkadge



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