Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Celexa experience anyone?

I have been taking 5 mg of Celexa for 5 weeks. I am extremely med sensitive, so the doctor wanted to start low and slow. The med has definitely made my anxiety worse. Before, after taking a morning dose of ativan, 75% of the time I felt better and it went away for most of the day. Now, it is constant and the ativan merely takes the edge off most days. I lost 8 pounds in the past few weeks because I have no appetite and am too jittery to eat. I didn't sleep well before, but I really don't sleep well now. Have anxiety 1/2 the night and up at 3 or 4. Going to the dr next week. Will this get better??
4 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
Well, the doctor took my off the Celexa because of all of the negative side effects after almost 6 weeks at such a low dose. She wants me to wait 2-3 weeks and we will try something else. Onto the next one I guess :-( hoping something will help! I've tried everything the past four years invluding almost a year of twice a week CBT therapy with barely any meds which has been the only thing that stabilized me. But, I still could not dleep, had bad snxiety 50% of the time and had mild depression...ughhh. One day...
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Not knowing your history, is it maybe not enough for you or just maybe not the right drug... I have been trying to find the right for over 18 months after zoloft pooped out on me and celexa has been great so far!!
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I am sorry you are having continued anxiety.  I do not take any medicine but I did try celebrate once. I woke up the next morning feeling worse than ever.  I never took anything else after that.  I am also sensitive to anything I put in my body.  Keep holding onto faith!  Perfect love drives out all fear.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Probably not after 5 weeks -- probably time to try therapy or a different med.
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Anxiety Community

Top Anxiety Answerers
Avatar universal
Arlington, VA
370181 tn?1595629445
Arlington, WA
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Find out what can trigger a panic attack – and what to do if you have one.
A guide to 10 common phobias.
Take control of tension today.
These simple pick-me-ups squash stress.
Don’t let the winter chill send your smile into deep hibernation. Try these 10 mood-boosting tips to get your happy back
Want to wake up rested and refreshed?