Bad Reaction

[joeylittle]

How long do you think it will take?

About a week, roughly, for the celexa to fully clear your system. But it will steadily decrease in plasma concentration during that time.

 

[MrsBeasley86]

Do you think it's still working for you? I know that there has been some research suggesting that it...

I'm thinking it may not be as effective anymore. I'm having the same symptoms that I did when the celexa stopped working. But I've only been on cymbalta for 3 years. I figured it would last longer?

 

[MrsBeasley86]

It still works for me fine. I was on Desipramine for social anxiety for 12 years, and it finall...

I missed a dose of my cymbalta one time and it was horrible. I was so sick. That's why I'm worried about switching meds. It's not going to be fun!

 

[joeylittle]

Again, just my experience - but the buproprion really helped amplify the effect of the cymbalta for me, sort of brought it back to life after about a year. Usually the first step, when a medication seems to be weakening, is to prescribe an adjunct (instead of fully switching) - in your case, celexa, which has been a really bad idea and isn't helping. I wish I knew more about the best adjuncts - I don't, really.

Are you doing this with a psych or with a GP? And can you change psychs, if you're currently with one?

 

[MrsBeasley86]

About a week, roughly, for the celexa to fully clear your system. But it will steadily decrease in p...

So I should start feeling a little better? Could it also make me feel shaky and panicky? I've just never had a bad reaction like this so I don't know what to expect

 

[MrsBeasley86]

Again, just my experience - but the buproprion really helped amplify the effect of the cymbalta for m...

This is with a psych. I really like her, just not her choice of meds she gave me. She wanted to start me on celexa and wean me off the cymbalta. But if there was a way to add something to give the cymbalta it's effect. I'd love to try it.

 

[Truthful_Whispers]

You should feel much better if you don't take anymore celexa right now. Weaning off of cymbalta isn't so bad if you do it slowly--a few blue pellets at a time. Going cold turkey can put you in the hospital, or even be fatal. After about two days without it, I start feeling very bad.

 

[MrsBeasley86]

You should feel much better if you don't take anymore celexa right now. Weaning off of cymbalta...

Thank you for all of your help :)

 

[joeylittle]

Could it also make me feel shaky and panicky?

Yeah. My bad reaction was with - OMG, this is hysterical - celexa. I forgot that celexa is citalopram, somehow. OK. I totally had this happen to me! Yes, you're gonna feel like you have the flu, that's the best way I can describe it. Just treat yourself like you have the flu.

I was on cymbalta when it was still covered by patent, and my insurance company would not pay for it unless I tried one SSRI. It was getting really expensive, so I did a titration down on the cymbalta and started with celexa. I literally though I was losing my mind within about three days. By the end of the first week I couldn't figure out how to make my telephone work, it was really scary. And that was with having already nearly cleared the cymbalta. Gosh, I remember it so well. Sorry I didn't remember sooner.

Just think that it's the flu. Be easy on your body, baby yourself a little, and drink lots of water. You'll feel better soon, you really should.

 

[MrsBeasley86]

Yeah. My bad reaction was with - OMG, this is hysterical - celexa. I forgot that celexa is citalopr...

It's horrible! I haven't ate in 2 days. I feel shaky and anxious. I feel a tiny bit better today. But far from great :(

 

[Truthful_Whispers]

It's horrible! I haven't ate in 2 days. I feel shaky and anxious. I feel a tiny bit better today. But...

Try your best to get plenty of clear liquids. Drinking a liquid meal such as Carnation Instant Breakfast or Insure will get some quick nutrients into you. I have to say that you had a very close call. Good thing you stopped taking the celexa.