I am on 10 mg Celexa to start (doctor said start at 20mg but nurse and pharmacist said start with 10mg). I want to switch from morning to night time. Can I just skip my morning today and take tonight? Should I start 20 mg tonight? I am on day 6. I feel awful - just horrible anxiety. I was on Celexa for 5 years and did great - I have been off for three years and unfortunately started to have severe daily anxiety and panic attacks again.
I am on 10mg Celexa to start. I want to switch from morning to night time.
Question posted by LisaMarshall1 on 6 Sep 2018
Last updated on 6 September 2018 by WildcatVet
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WildcatVet
6 Sep 2018
Hi, Lisa! You can take your morning dose and then an evening dose if at least 8 hours elapse between the two doses.
Increased anxiety is a common side effect when starting an antidepressant/anxiolytic:
"Common (1% to 10%): Abnormal dreams, aggravated depression, agitation, increased anxiety, impaired concentration, nervousness"
How long have you been on the Celexa? You may want to stay on the 10mg dosage for a week or two to give your metabolism time to adjust to the medication.
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