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How do I switch from my Celexa to my Lexapro?
Hello everyone! I am taking Celexa now and have went from 20 mg to 10 mg the last few days. I am unsure how long to taper off of my Celexa. I have my Lexapro on hand and I'm not sure how/when to start taking it. Has anyone out there made this switch before? I really need advice please. I have... read more
Do Celexa Side Effects Go Away? How long does it take celexa to start working?
Hi, I recently started 10mg of Celexa for anxiety and depression. I have been taking it for almost two weeks and it seems I'm feeling worse. I'm exhausted all the time and I feel mentally foggy every day, like I can't concentrate. Also, I am feeling more anxious and emotional than... read more
Celexa - Coming off Citolopram 10mg after 2 weeks?
I've been on 10mg of Citolopram for 2 weeks. I was reluctant to take it as I don't consider myself depressed and I've hated it since the first day. It makes me so tired I can't function and gives me terrible nightmares. I've always been a morning person and now I feel... read more
Has anyone done well on Celexa, then switched to Wellbutrin and done well on that too?
Celexa is mentally wonderful. I went from suicidal to feeling like myself in about two days. Unfortunately, I'm gaining weight steadily. I've read about people switching from Celexa to Wellbutrin, and it seems like there's a lot of bad experiences out there. I'm worried they... read more
Will the insomnia of Celexa eventually wear off??
Been taking for 2 weeks now and have had trouble sleeping, doctor wants to continue the 10mg for a month, and I'm hoping by then the insomnia will wear off and I will be able to sleep normal again? I know before the 4 week mark it's hard to tell, but just wondering if I will be able to... read more
Muscle jerking/twitching/tremor on Celexa?
I have been on Celexa for about 2.5 months, and have been experiencing really bothersome tremor and muscle jerks/tics since then. It is really intolerable at times. I have had to decrease to about 5mg, which appears to still be effective, but the shaking persists. I have been on Celexa many times... read more
I'm new on Celexa and I feel stoned?
I have been on 10mg of Celexa for a week. I feel drugged and spacey. Does it get better?
Diarrhea with Celexa?
I’ve recently restarted Celexa for OCD/Anxiety after many failed attempts with other types. I do not remember having this issue the first few years I took it. The ONLY issue I had was it stopped working after about 3 yrs. It did initially help my OCD/anxiety... it took a while to kick in but... read more
Changing from Ativan to Klonopin?
Currently on 3 mg Ativan while getting on 10 mg Celexa. Not handling the anxiety. My doctor is thinking of changing me to Klonopin. Will it work better and can I just switch straight over? What would be the dose equivalent? I am very sensitive to meds, and very concerned about withdrawals on... read more
Lamotrigine - How long does it take for Lamictal to fully work?
Been diagnosed Bipolar 1 after 6 months extreme mania/hallucinations/psychosis. Taking 125mg Depakote/ 150mg Lamictal/ 40mg Celexa. I titrated down on the depakote from 250mg and titrated up on Lamictal 25mg/50mg/100mg now 150mg. I have been on this coctail for 20 days now and feel worse than ever.... read more
Celexa - does the sexual dysfunction side effect ever go away?
Its completely killed my ability to orgasm! So frustrating!
Citalopram - Side effects of sweating last long? Any weight gain with Celexa?
Does Celexa cause any weight changed? Side effects of sweating or nausea go away? Week? Thanks
I was recently put on Celexa and Wellbutrin XL?
I am diagnosed Bipolar I, I seem to have a resistance to most common Bipolar medications my doctor first tried many meds that were ultimately failures. He then tried me on Wellbutrin XL which has done great for my depression and even mania, this issue now is it is not helping at all with Anxiety... read more
How does alprazolam compare to Celexa for depression?
Elderly woman was taking alprazolam 3 times a day now taking Celexa 2 times a day instead of alpazalom only at night
How long does it take for celexa to get out of your system?
will celexa show up on a lab test if so what would it be(the medical name) will it also mess up a cup drug test. If you can give me any other info on this medicine. Thank You
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