Gman777
04-11-2012, 06:40 AM
I started taking Celexa for panic/mild depression....first at 10mg. It was tough as I had increased anxiety, headaches, diarrhea. The last two stopped after two or three days but the anxiety was bad. So I waited a couple of weeks and went up to 20mg. Mild headache that went away soon and the anxiety slowed down to the point that I haven't needed Xanax. But after 6 weeks at 20mg I still don't feel 100%. It definitely helped with my mild depression and it took off the edge of the anxiety but I am having weird feelings (probably de-realization) and I don't feel my axiety is 100% gone....like I felt when I took Paxil.
Could it be that this is not the right medication for me? Any experiences with Celexa similar to this? If I talk to my doctor he may suggest going up to 30mg but I am reluctant as the side effects may be worse.
Any suggestions or ideas would be appreciated.
P.S. One thing I like about Celexa is that it has not made me gain any weight. I work out a lot and I have actually leaned out a bit while taking it.
Could it be that this is not the right medication for me? Any experiences with Celexa similar to this? If I talk to my doctor he may suggest going up to 30mg but I am reluctant as the side effects may be worse.
Any suggestions or ideas would be appreciated.
P.S. One thing I like about Celexa is that it has not made me gain any weight. I work out a lot and I have actually leaned out a bit while taking it.