Celexa Questions (Page 6)

Has anyone done well on Celexa, then switched to Wellbutrin and done well on that too?

Celexa is mentally wonderful. I went from suicidal to feeling like myself in about two days. Unfortunately, I'm gaining weight steadily. I've read about people switching from Celexa to Wellbutrin, and it seems like there's a lot of bad experiences out there. I'm worried they work for different... read more

Will the insomnia of Celexa eventually wear off??

Been taking for 2 weeks now and have had trouble sleeping, doctor wants to continue the 10mg for a month, and I'm hoping by then the insomnia will wear off and I will be able to sleep normal again? I know before the 4 week mark it's hard to tell, but just wondering if I will be able to sleep normal... read more

Muscle jerking/twitching/tremor on Celexa?

I have been on Celexa for about 2.5 months, and have been experiencing really bothersome tremor and muscle jerks/tics since then. It is really intolerable at times. I have had to decrease to about 5mg, which appears to still be effective, but the shaking persists. I have been on Celexa many times... read more

I'm new on Celexa and I feel stoned?

I have been on 10mg of Celexa for a week. I feel drugged and spacey. Does it get better?

Diarrhea with Celexa?

I’ve recently restarted Celexa for OCD/Anxiety after many failed attempts with other types. I do not remember having this issue the first few years I took it. The ONLY issue I had was it stopped working after about 3 yrs. It did initially help my OCD/anxiety... it took a while to kick in but I f... read more

Changing from Ativan to Klonopin?

Currently on 3 mg Ativan while getting on 10 mg Celexa. Not handling the anxiety. My doctor is thinking of changing me to Klonopin. Will it work better and can I just switch straight over? What would be the dose equivalent? I am very sensitive to meds, and very concerned about withdrawals on... read more

Lamotrigine - How long does it take for Lamictal to fully work?

Been diagnosed Bipolar 1 after 6 months extreme mania/hallucinations/psychosis. Taking 125mg Depakote/ 150mg Lamictal/ 40mg Celexa. I titrated down on the depakote from 250mg and titrated up on Lamictal 25mg/50mg/100mg now 150mg. I have been on this coctail for 20 days now and feel worse than ever.... read more

What anxiety/depression medications won’t give me emotional numbness?

I’ve tried Zoloft, Prozac, Celexa, Wellbutrin, Cymbalta and Pristiq. I experience emotional numbness with all of them. I have no empathy, loss of motivation, don’t care about things, hard time crying, etc. I had no emotions when my grandma passed away!! Something is wrong! I feel like a horrible mot... read more

I was recently put on Celexa and Wellbutrin XL?

I am diagnosed Bipolar I, I seem to have a resistance to most common Bipolar medications my doctor first tried many meds that were ultimately failures. He then tried me on Wellbutrin XL which has done great for my depression and even mania, this issue now is it is not helping at all with Anxiety... read more

Is Lexapro stronger than Celexa They all have different mechanisms I know?

Seems like many tolerate Celexa but many either do well with Lexapro or they have too much increased anxiety I know they all have different mechanisms Want to try and use a milder Ssri as I am sensitive to meds and side effects when starting

How long does it take for celexa to get out of your system?

will celexa show up on a lab test if so what would it be(the medical name) will it also mess up a cup drug test. If you can give me any other info on this medicine. Thank You

Has anyone ever taken Wellbutrin XL 150mg every other day instead of daily?

I take Celexa 20mg daily and my doctor added Wellbutrin XL 150mg daily for lack of motivation and energy. I've been on the Wellbutrin XL for 3 wks now and I'm thinking it may just be too strong for me. Or maybe its the combination of Celexa and Wellbutrin. I feel fluttering in my chest and anxiety... read more

I have a prescription written for Celexa, it says Celexa PO QAM #30, what does PO QAM mean?

Are there issues with taking Passion Flower and Celexa (citalopram)?

I recently came down with some stomach issues. For the first time in many years, I started having great anxiety again. I'm pretty sure the anxiety is caused by the health issues with my stomach. Have had several doctor visits, and just this last week they finally drew blood for lab work. I started... read more

Taking Celexa 20mg 2x/day vs 40 mg in evening?

Is there any problem with taking Celexa 20mg in the AM and PM vs taking 40mg in the evening? It seems that when I take 40mg at night it really screws up my sleep and makes me feel like crap. When I have tried splitting the 40mg pill and take it in the AM and PM I do not have this problem. Is this... read more