Celexa

[Shannon Wyatt]

Folks, I've just started taking 20mg of Celexa -- have been on 10mg for the past week in order to get used to the medication (per my doctor).  I'm taking this both for depression and anxiety.  I have to say after a week on the medication @ 10mg -- that I'm having these flashes of normalcy -- where life seems ok and right.  But then they go.  Usually I get them in the evening/night -- but when I wake up in the morning, they are gone.  Mornings are rough for me anyway.  I'm curious if anyone has experienced this?  Do you think it is just the medication working, albeit slowly?  Something else?  Thanks!  Shannon

[cuzitworks57]

OMG I HAVE BEEN ON CELEXA FOR 2 WEEKS, STILL HAVING PANIC ATTACKS AND NOW NAUSEA AND DIRERHA BAD.  HOW LONG BEFORE THESE EFFECTS GO AWAY?

[Venora Moonwind]

give the celexa time.it ussually takes 4 to 6 weeks to get the full benefit.I have been on celexa for 6 years and I love it .It literally saved my life.
I am bi polar so I also take zyprexa but I wouldnt trade this combo for any thing.
Hang in there and give it time .let me know how you are both doing
Love Venora

[wickedwanderer]

well i switched from another med; i'm just following what my doctor told me...because it's a severe depression, maybe she suggested more?  i dunno.

[Shannon Wyatt]

you are already on 40mg after just a week??  My doctor made me take 10mg a day for a week -- now I'm on 20mg (just started the second week).  Maybe you did too much too soon?  Just a thought.

[wickedwanderer]

i started celexa about a week ago or a little more...i'm on 40mg/day.  i feel anxious and i can't sit still and i just feel all around "crazy" like i can't concentrate.

talk to your doctor about how you're feeling...they are the experts :)  maybe you are just still getting used to it.