Or will this resolve with time or only if I discontinue the Celexa? I also have hypesthesia of my fingers.
I have been on Celexa for a few months. I have mild hand tremors, will this get better with time?
Question posted by Ladybugmother on 4 April 2011
Last updated on 6 November 2017 by Galecm
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I have been on Celexa for 6 weeks. I have tremors in my hands that is annoying. It impacts any “fine” work I do ... such as writing, drinking from a cup with only one hand, typing etc. I had the same issue with Wellbutrin. It doesn’t seem to be letting up with time.
Hi- did the tremors start with the medication? More questions:
Do you drink coffee? If so how much? Any back injuries? The hypersthesia (or is it hyposthesia?) Did that also start at the same time? If it's been a few months I don't think it will get better, unfortunately. I was on Effexor and had the same reactions: horribly stiff muscles and tremors that doctors at work would notice. Antidepressants are a guessing game. I compare it to finding the right shade of lipstick or perfect fitting jeans. Our chemistries, DNA, specific proteins all play a part. I've been through them all and Celexa is the only one that didn't have terrible side effects. Also, are you on any other meds that affect the brain/central nervous system?
I have naturally "shakey hands", but it seems a little worse on Celexa. And my fingers don't feel as sensitive, I feel "clumsy" and my fine motor is not as good.
Then maybe you just need a switch. I'm like you-I naturally have shaky hands. Effexor made it worse for me. People would comment and it was really embarrassing (like I don't notice it-duh).I don't get that with Celexa or Prozac. Don't give up. There's a med out there for you that will work better with your chemistry. Don't forget to take Folic acid, Fish oil, B vitamins. Those all help to help the med help you. Make sense?
Makes sense, and I appreciate your input. I am taking B12 injections and fish oil, but not folic acid. I will have to look into that.
You need to talk to your prescribing Dr about it. Sometimes tremors in the hand can point to a serious side effect. Only your Dr will be able to say for sure after examining you.
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