Posted by Glenda on March 18, 2000, at 10:03:26
In reply to Re: Celexa Side Effects, posted by paula on March 18, 2000, at 1:57:37
> > I have been on Celexa for 3 months. I have noticed an increase in water retention especially around my eyes in the morning. Has anyone experienced this? I have started to have a neck ache which I also had when I was on zoloft. It can be best described as a pulled neck muscle and aches like I have a "kink" in my neck. This is the whole reason I had to come off zoloft. Has any one experienced this? My depression has lifted but not dramatically. I have been on 40mg for 2 months. I had added Effexor 37.5mg but it made my irritable & angry (with the combination). I have also noticed the celexa does very little for my obcessive-compulsiveness & anger. Any input would be appreciated.
>
> i am starting to wonder if just going off my meds
> is a smarter and safer move to make. Zoloft helped
> tremendousely for a year.... i am not having luck with
> trying alternatives. Celexa freaked me out and the wellbutrin
> started out great today until I peaked and felt like
> i was nervous, paranoid,stuttering mess. I'm scared
> it seems that all the AD wear off. What if you stop than start again?
> and all the weight nightmares.... is it an increase
> in eating that causes the weight or metabolism slow down?
> I am a bottomless pit. I have always been and have always been
> obsessed with weight and food. Do I have to live with this hang up?
> AD are only quick fixes it seems and who knows the damage it might cause
> down the line. I feel like i started living 2 yrs ago and now i feel
> like i'm grasping for air. DAMN. Oh, that Steve
> that suggests aggitation being a personal problem...if you only
> knew.I have been on 20 mg celexa for over 6 months..and frankly i have had it... Yes...water retention...weight gain...drowsiness and a totally opposite affect of mood when I get my period...it is making me crazy...and I think it is time to go off meds. I have tried most all of them...and the side effects are just not worth it anymore. I just recently had an episode of a bad reaction to SOY capsule with Celexa 20 mg...and I think I am ready to take the plunge and look for something other than Anti's. Maybe i just need to make better choices starting with more prayer and less trivial worrying about who to please next.I sympathize with anyone who is frustrated with looking for an AD that helps to balance the body chemistry....and I envy those that find one. TOday is the first day I have started withdrawal of CELEXA....will keep you posted of what happens next.
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