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Deciding between taking Citalopram or Effexor- advise please?
Hi,
I've suffered from bouts of depression since childhood. At the moment I'm going through a lot of life changes and feel like I need to take an anti-depressant for 3 to 6 months to get me through this time.
I was going to start on Effexor as my doctor says that is the best one, but having looked up the side effects from other users and I'm not too sure. Also I tried to take it for a couple of days and felt quite strong side effects (although it was probably not long enough to really work out whether it suited me).
So he has given me Citalopram instead. I was hoping I could get some advise from people to which one they would recomend? I know it's different for everyone, but this effexor sounds like harsh withdrawal symtoms. I was on fluxotine (I think it was called ) for a year five yeats ago, and it worked and I'm glad I took it during that period of my life as I needed something, i tapered off the drug and got no withdrawal symptoms. My doctor does not prescribe this one any more as he says the amphetamine-like side effects are too strong.
I'm not very motivated at the moment and feel like I've kind of got a sedated mood anyway, so I was hoping that Citalopram wouldn't make me feel even more sleepy as I might not get out of bed! Also I'm scared of getting fat, I know this is stupid...but there you go. Also I have been suffering from insomnia for about a year and a half, but I'm not working at the moment and I don't get insomnia.
Would be very greatful for any advise.
Thanks so much.
I've suffered from bouts of depression since childhood. At the moment I'm going through a lot of life changes and feel like I need to take an anti-depressant for 3 to 6 months to get me through this time.
I was going to start on Effexor as my doctor says that is the best one, but having looked up the side effects from other users and I'm not too sure. Also I tried to take it for a couple of days and felt quite strong side effects (although it was probably not long enough to really work out whether it suited me).
So he has given me Citalopram instead. I was hoping I could get some advise from people to which one they would recomend? I know it's different for everyone, but this effexor sounds like harsh withdrawal symtoms. I was on fluxotine (I think it was called ) for a year five yeats ago, and it worked and I'm glad I took it during that period of my life as I needed something, i tapered off the drug and got no withdrawal symptoms. My doctor does not prescribe this one any more as he says the amphetamine-like side effects are too strong.
I'm not very motivated at the moment and feel like I've kind of got a sedated mood anyway, so I was hoping that Citalopram wouldn't make me feel even more sleepy as I might not get out of bed! Also I'm scared of getting fat, I know this is stupid...but there you go. Also I have been suffering from insomnia for about a year and a half, but I'm not working at the moment and I don't get insomnia.
Would be very greatful for any advise.
Thanks so much.
switched to effexor after long term Citalopram use. Dumb. Effexor has horrendous side effets from rashes to chills, nausea, agitation etc. Only been on Effexor for a very short time and switched back today, will see MD in the morning.
Effexor withdrawal made my withdrawal from lorazepam seem like a walk in the park. 8 months on over 3 months to get off not a very good trade off.
Effexor worked wonders for me, but I lost my insurance and can't afford it. So I've been taking Lexapro, now I can't get samples of the Lexapro so I don't know what to take, thinking about Celexa?
My DR. Perscribed effxor for hot flashes.I am unable to take hormone therapy. I was on effexor for 3 months. I became dislocated from my body.the side effects were horrible, and when I tried to stop I was in a state that required the help of my entire famly. I would rather burn up than to induce myself with chemical mental illness.
Hello,
I've been on Celexa for 7 years (40 mgs) and the worst side-effect for me is weight gain. Still, I would not let my experience scare you off because not everybody seems to gain weight on Celexa.
As far as minimizing depression, Celexa did the trick for me.
Before that, I was on Zoloft which also worked great for me for 5 yrs, but then it started not to work as well, so my Doc put me on Celexa instead.
The thing that I like about Celexa (for me) is that it doesn't make me dizzy or anything like that. Just tired.
Also, Celexa stays in your system for around 37 hours (I heard) but in a slower way, so the medicine seems to be spread out for longer periods, and thus (for me) it does not cause any weird side-effects.
Good luck
I've been on Celexa for 7 years (40 mgs) and the worst side-effect for me is weight gain. Still, I would not let my experience scare you off because not everybody seems to gain weight on Celexa.
As far as minimizing depression, Celexa did the trick for me.
Before that, I was on Zoloft which also worked great for me for 5 yrs, but then it started not to work as well, so my Doc put me on Celexa instead.
The thing that I like about Celexa (for me) is that it doesn't make me dizzy or anything like that. Just tired.
Also, Celexa stays in your system for around 37 hours (I heard) but in a slower way, so the medicine seems to be spread out for longer periods, and thus (for me) it does not cause any weird side-effects.
Good luck
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