Anyone here take Celexa?

[DotheDamnTHing]

Hello, all;

I was recently prescribed Celexa, albeit at a low dose (10mg/day) for the above issues. I was wondering if anyone had any experiences with this medication?

Thank you in advance

 

[Miklebud]

<--- Been on it for about a year now.
I've been very happy with the results. No real obvious side-effects, although I do feel tired quite often. It's definitely helped with my anxiety and mild depression. It gets 2 thumbs up from me.

 

[DotheDamnTHing]

^
Comforting to hear, especially since this is my first experience with this type of medication

Im glad it is cost effective as well (~30$ for 30 day supply)

 

[Miklebud]

This was my first of this sort of medication too. It surely isnt an immediate change. I'm on a 20mg dosage.

 

[DotheDamnTHing]

How long approx. before you felt a change, if I may ask?

 

[Miklebud]

It was very gradual. Not something you feel "click" on. I'd say about a month or two before I was feeling more at ease.

 

[Jeff7]

Yes, I was on it. It didn't make me feel much better, it just "muffled" everything. Emotions in general, everything, was just turned down, almost like I was on a sedative. And I yawned, constantly, whenever I'd stand up. At least once a minute, for hours on end - I was working part time as a cashier at the time, so I'd be standing for a few hours at a time. My jaw not too long into the shifts just from the incessant yawning.
And there are also sexual side effects - libido was pretty well nuked to nothing, along with everything else.
My short term memory also went to hell. I had trouble adding two-digit numbers in my head.
12
+ 28
-------
I'd get the "0" in the first column, but by then I'd forgotten the "12" portion of the problem.

When I finally stopped using it, I did so cold turkey, and I was dizzy as hell for about a week from the withdrawal.

Overall, I didn't like it.

I was also prescribed Wellbutrin. After a week, I had a grand-mal-style seizure that, I'm told, lasted a few minutes. Apparently I lost consciousness, lurched out of my chair during class, and convulsed on the floor awhile. I was put back in my chair after I stopped, brain kicked back in, and I resumed typing like nothing had happened. That was when I noticed a security guy standing behind me, and various cautious stares from people in the class, so I inquired as to what was going on.
"You had a seizure, Jeff."
".....uh...no I didn't."
Then the nausea kicked in, and I started to notice the muscle soreness, as well as dust all over my clothing.

Anti-depressants weren't really a big help for me at all. The

 

[soonerproud]

I was on Celexa and it was pretty ineffective for me. The side effects are worse than the depression itself.

 

[Modelworks]

Celexa didn't work for me, but that doesn't mean it won't work for you
I'm now taking effexor xr, been doing well for over two years now on it.

 

[dougp]

Originally posted by: Jeff7
Yes, I was on it. It didn't make me feel much better, it just "muffled" everything. Emotions in general, everything, was just turned down, almost like I was on a sedative. And I yawned, constantly, whenever I'd stand up. At least once a minute, for hours on end - I was working part time as a cashier at the time, so I'd be standing for a few hours at a time. My jaw not too long into the shifts just from the incessant yawning.
And there are also sexual side effects - libido was pretty well nuked to nothing, along with everything else.
My short term memory also went to hell. I had trouble adding two-digit numbers in my head.
12
+ 28
-------
I'd get the "0" in the first column, but by then I'd forgotten the "12" portion of the problem.

When I finally stopped using it, I did so cold turkey, and I was dizzy as hell for about a week from the withdrawal.

Overall, I didn't like it.

I was also prescribed Wellbutrin. After a week, I had a grand-mal-style seizure that, I'm told, lasted a few minutes. Apparently I lost consciousness, lurched out of my chair during class, and convulsed on the floor awhile. I was put back in my chair after I stopped, brain kicked back in, and I resumed typing like nothing had happened. That was when I noticed a security guy standing behind me, and various cautious stares from people in the class, so I inquired as to what was going on.
"You had a seizure, Jeff."
".....uh...no I didn't."
Then the nausea kicked in, and I started to notice the muscle soreness, as well as dust all over my clothing.

Anti-depressants weren't really a big help for me at all. The

Did you have another seizure that stopped you from finishing this one Jeff?

 

[DotheDamnTHing]

Thanks all for the replies. It looks like the experiences are quite varied.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: DotheDamnTHing
Thanks all for the replies. It looks like the experiences are quite varied.

can i ask you, did you try therapy before going on medication? or did a Psychiatrist prescribe the Celexa?

 

[DotheDamnTHing]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: DotheDamnTHing
Thanks all for the replies. It looks like the experiences are quite varied.

can i ask you, did you try therapy before going on medication? or did a Psychiatrist prescribe the Celexa?

I had about ~6 months of talk therapy and yes a psychiatrist prescribed the Celexa.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: DotheDamnTHing

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: DotheDamnTHing
Thanks all for the replies. It looks like the experiences are quite varied.

can i ask you, did you try therapy before going on medication? or did a Psychiatrist prescribe the Celexa?

I had about ~6 months of talk therapy and yes a psychiatrist prescribed the Celexa.

:thumbsup:

that is what i was hoping. that's the proper sequence of events.

i wish you the best of luck. i hope it works for you, but being you are under a psychiatrist's care he/she can adjust your meds accordingly and knowledgeably.

 

[DotheDamnTHing]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: DotheDamnTHing

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: DotheDamnTHing
Thanks all for the replies. It looks like the experiences are quite varied.

can i ask you, did you try therapy before going on medication? or did a Psychiatrist prescribe the Celexa?

I had about ~6 months of talk therapy and yes a psychiatrist prescribed the Celexa.

:thumbsup:

that is what i was hoping. that's the proper sequence of events.

i wish you the best of luck. i hope it works for you, but being you are under a psychiatrist's care he/she can adjust your meds accordingly and knowledgeably.

Thank you for the wishes!

 

[soonerproud]

Originally posted by: moshquerade
that is what i was hoping. that's the proper sequence of events.

i wish you the best of luck. i hope it works for you, but being you are under a psychiatrist's care he/she can adjust your meds accordingly and knowledgeably.

This is not always the case. My brother was put immediately on anti-depressants due to the severity of his depression by his Psychiatrist. For mild to moderate depression, that is the proper way to handle the issue, but severe depression is whole different matter.

 

[Whisper]

Originally posted by: soonerproud

Originally posted by: moshquerade
that is what i was hoping. that's the proper sequence of events.

i wish you the best of luck. i hope it works for you, but being you are under a psychiatrist's care he/she can adjust your meds accordingly and knowledgeably.

This is not always the case. My brother was put immediately on anti-depressants due to the severity of his depression by his Psychiatrist. For mild to moderate depression, that is the proper way to handle the issue, but severe depression is whole different matter.

It truly does vary from one individual to the next, but there are definitely instances in which medication might be warranted pre-therapy in order to alleviate symptoms to the point that willful participation would become possible.

 

[Geekbabe]

Originally posted by: soonerproud

Originally posted by: moshquerade
that is what i was hoping. that's the proper sequence of events.

i wish you the best of luck. i hope it works for you, but being you are under a psychiatrist's care he/she can adjust your meds accordingly and knowledgeably.

This is not always the case. My brother was put immediately on anti-depressants due to the severity of his depression by his Psychiatrist. For mild to moderate depression, that is the proper way to handle the issue, but severe depression is whole different matter.

It's always best to seek and follow medical advice as your brother did. It's one thing to compare experiences with different meds but imho, people should consult with medical professionals when deciding to start or stop any medication.