Celexa

[Alita]

Hi all,
Is anyone on Celexa? I was and went off because it was not working for me. Please reply. Alita.

[bcarp66]

I'm not on celexa but I'm on Prozac with buspar and Ativan for emergencies. It is working very well for me so far but it took a while to get dosage right and for the side effects to subside.

[Alita]

Hi there,
Thanks for letting me know. I was on Celexa but made me feel like a zombie. It stole my appetite; which led to anorexia all over again. I sought therapy and so far, it is working well. I do not like medicines; but whatever works to make it through the day, let it be so. Take care. Alita

[bcarp66]

Ya I have the same issue with appetite. I drink those carnation breakfast essentials shakes. A couple packets mixed with milk is tasty and keeps my nutrition up

[mrseyeore]

That's really great advice. I also have used applesauce, yogurt, etc. Drinking lots of decaf. tea! Ice cream :)

[anxiousga]

I'm not on celexa but I'm on Prozac with buspar and Ativan for emergencies. It is working very well for me so far but it took a while to get dosage right and for the side effects to subside. I am on Prozac. Until about a week and a half ago I was only on 10 mg, now I am taking 40 mg a day. I feel awful...I can't stop crying and I feel sick. Are these side affects or my anxiety? Does this mean it isn't working for me? I feel like I am trapped in a dark cloud. I am really mad at anxiety/depression!

[bcarp66]

Did you bump from 10 to 40 a week ago?

[anxiousga]

Did you bump from 10 to 40 a week ago?

It was on the 23rd, they I increased. I take 1 20 mg twice a day.

[bcarp66]

That is a big increase so give it some time. If by the end of the week you don't notice anything starting to get better than call the doc and see what he/she thinks. Always good to have a very open dialogue with doc.

[anxiousga]

Thanks for your feedback. I kind of feel less anxious today, but feel really tired and worn out. I just want to be normal again:(

[bcarp66]

I know the feeling all too well. Hang in there and give the meds time to work. They can take a long while to get max benefit

[anxiousga]

Do you feel worse in the mornings? Or did you? I always wake up super anxious.

[bcarp66]

Ya mornings were pretty bad. They didn't give you ativan or something while the meds settle in. The meds can def increase anxiety at first. I had the worst panic attacks the first week. Most of which I woke up with.

[anxiousga]

They did give me Ativan but I am trying not tot take it, because I don't want to rely on it. I also can't take it and drive to work. I kind of feel like I can feel the Prozac trying to kick in, but it is kind of making me feel weird. It's hard to explain the feeling right now. I feel tired and really awake at the same time.

[bcarp66]

That's what you have the Ativan for. To get you through till the meds kick in fully. Try a smaller dose or something. You won't come to rely on it after a few weeks here and there

[anxiousga]

Well I just had a major crying spell so I left work took an Ativan and hope that i can calm down. This is so awful!