Citalopram

[Kim]

I don't regret taking them. They've done wonders for my anxiety but after all these years I'm just tired of the weight gain. I know it would help if I exercised but there again is another issue. They cause me to have no energy or motivation to do anything. It's definitely a catch 22.

 

[Sazza]

Day 6, felt more like getting out bed this morning rather than lying there and not wanting to move. Was ok for few hours little bit energy but still no want to do anything or motivation. Started slipping down again mid day and as day gone on sunk further and further back into a hole. Very anxious earlier today at appointment i had so whilst in general anxiety eased still there but still early days. Have noticed odd periods where i seem to Rev up and anxiety starts creeping back in, still in general feeling doped up. I guess the loss appetite so far and the calorie cut back isn't helping here.

 

[KP the nut]

IMHO from my experience it takes at least 2 -3 weeks difference (from what I can remember:rolleyes:) to notice an improvement.

 

[Ruth09]

I'm on citalopram and I have gained weight. I have also found it harder to lose.

For the ladies,...has it affected your periods? I've been on citalopram for 6 months and my cycles have come sooner and sooner. I'm at every two weeks, now.

And other than the extra weight and ptsd, I'm healthy. I think I might need to stand on the desk of my T and get her to tell me what's up.

 

[Sazza]

Just wanted to say Ruth I finished my period last week Friday think and am now bleeding again nothing major but more than bit spotting don't know if it's Meds or what time tell I guess.

 

[Sazza]

How all you recent starters to citalopram getting on? its now day 11 for me and not sure where i am at with it. Just wondering how everyone else getting on? Any improvments, i do feel for me side effects are wearing off a little still very tired and down and unmotivated but some other effects seem to have decreased. Back to doctors on thursday for me.

Hows the increase to 20mg going Kimba?

 

[kimba]

Hi Sazza,
The anxiety is gone although the fireworks get me edgy. I actually feel more like myself today and feel maybe the depression is lifting a little. Planning a trip for the fall to give myself something positive to look forward to. Now to get working harder on the memories/feelings end of things.

 

[Sazza]

Glad to hear things seem to be improving Kimba for you. Its understandable that fireworks still set you off but you identify that and can deal with it, its natural. Great to have something to aim for to with a break to look forward to.

I will be upping my dose to 20mg tomorrow on advice of my gp, hope it lifts this awful depression that is proving problematic. Still not entirely gone anxiety wise but hopefully increase dose may kick that to. Was offered change to switch to fluoxentine cause concerns re weight but decided stick with Celexa for now. Was hoping to have something like wellbutrin added but don't think gp was keen on that.

 

[Little_Hekate]

I couldn't help but notice this thread. I tried Celexa for two months and found too many issues with the side affects and not enough support with the medical practicioner who originally put me on it. I read something about some of the pscyhological affects being that it can further develop depression and sexual dysfunction. Can anyone suggest something else?

 

[Gamereign555]

Yeah while getting used to it after a couple weeks it can fail and leave you with pretty intense depression and anxiety, it went away for me and they doubled the dose to 40mg. The sexual side effects for me just had to do with how the drug made me feel at first the sex drive was lessened and then for a longer period after that it was increased but after a couple months I'm back to my usual self. So I held out and discovered the drug was right for me, sorry to those whose bodies did not adjust to the drug.

 

[Sazza]

Day 5 of increased dose back to problems with sleeping last night my legs and arms were twitching all over the bed. Chest problems to maybe anxiety may be weather not sure. Still unsure on this no will want do anything to and depression still causing major problems still feeling less anxious in general but the physical symptoms are increasing anxiety again. So no sure if working going go back Gp end week if can get in see what suggest. Definitely dulled thoughts though.

 

[Sazza]

My dose now increased to 30 been on it about a week and i have to say currently i don't think its working, im like a zombie and still in dark place.

Just wondering how everyone else is getting on?