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Which anxiety Med has the least sexual side effects?
I've been on 40mgs of celexa, then the Dr gave me 75mgs of Wellbutrin to counter the decline in sexual desire. It didn't make too much of an impact as it still took a long time to become interested and I never climax anymore. I've since run out of medication and am going to a different doc on... read more
Resistant depression; how long does it take for Abilify to kick in?
Hi guys, I am currently on Wellbutrin XR 150 mgs twice a day & celexa 40 mgs. I just started the 25mgs of Lamictal yesterday. However, I wanted to know is Abilify a different class of drug than the ones I listed? Cuz my dr wants 2 start me on a different class, since my depression is resistant! Do... read more
Is it best to take celexa in the morning or at night before bed?
My doctor put me on 20 mg citalopram for depression/anxiety. I am a 59 year old male and have always tried to deal with life by being strong. I did not realize that i needed some help. Anyway, i have noticed that a lot of people have a good response with this and i am going to give it a try. Some... read more
Klonopin/Diazepam?
Has anyone ever taken Diazepam in place of klonopin for anxiety/panic attacks, extreme anxious behavior? I am taking Celexa/Klonopin together for my condition however I have been given and kept to only 20/ .5mg per dose or as needed every month... The doctor seems to be so unbelievably concerned... read more
Does Viibryd really cause weight gain? I?
I was on Celexa for 5 wks & I gained 14.7 lbs so ystrdy my dr gave me a sample back for Viibryd. After reading some comments I'm quite worried about weight gain! I have a rare thyroid disease & my weight changes every 3 yrs (seriously). I lost about 90lbs since Dec 2009 & really need to take off... read more
Buspirone - Am I going to need this medication forever?
I have acute anxiety and I was just put on Buspirone yesterday from my doctor because I was on Citalopram(Celexa) 20mg. for three weeks and everything seemed fine, but for the past week I've been feeling like I'm not 'real' and I just worry about everything and I can't sleep. Before I even started... read more
I am on 80mg of Celexa & I am 66yrs old. Is anyone else taking that amount of mg?
I was very bad depressed & having alot of anxiety. I was put on 20mg, then 40mg, then 60mg. I just didn't seem to get better. I am now on 40mg, taking 2 every morning. I have read that it really is not beneficial w/more mgs. I wondering if anyone is taking this amount & had any problems. I talked... read more
I can't remember if I took my 20mg dose of celexa or not. It's 6 hours since I should have taken it?
... what should I do? Will it hurt more to take extra or skip a dose? I have terribly bad health anxiety so this is worst case for me... I am certainly going to die if I take it or have severe symptoms if I don't... lol true in my world. Any candy coated advice would be appreciated, thanks!
Should I decrease the dose from 20mg to 5mg?
I have never taken medication for anything before. Except for antibiotic once in a blue moon. Doctor prescribe Citalopram (Celexa) 20mg for anxiety and depression and it was a horrible 30 hours experience. After just an hour and a half after taking the pill I felt fuzzy in the mind and had like... read more
Loss of appetite with Citalopram (generic of Celexa) after a week of use?
I'm a male, 18, and going into my last year of high school. Since I was very young I have always been an incredibly light eater, I was basically fed off of Pediasure until I was around 6. I'm 6 feet and weigh only 120 pounds, putting myself at the very low percentile for my age and height group. I... read more
Which Antidepressant works well with Clonazepam?
My brother was just diagnosed w/aggressive prostate cancer & my 20 mg Celexa just doesn't work for my depression. Actually, it hasn't worked in awhile. I need the 1 mg Clonazepam to sleep & lower anxiety. Has anybody any experience to share about an AD that they combined w/Clonazepm? Thanks.
Celexa and Klonopin?
I was recently diagnosed with anxiety and panic disorder. I've been given Celexa and Klonopin. So far I feel a bit better but still have that near fainting feeling and I'm nowhere near ready to go out to a store yet. Will this get better?
Anything for relief from nausea from taking celexa?
just started taking it. will it subside?thnx!? Shortly after i took my first dose of celexa i began to experience nausea. Ebbs, but doesn't stop and nausea starts strongly again after each dose. Thanks!
Can I drink beer with celexa and Wellbutrin?
I have anxiety and some panic attacks and I've been on 5 different meds through out the year. I've been on 20mg of celexa for about 6 weeks and about a week ago I went to my doctor because the celexa stopped working. Instead of raising the the doesage of celexa, she gave me prescription for 150mg... read more
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