Posted by ayuda on January 22, 2003, at 7:08:37
In reply to Has anyone taken Effexor and Celexa?, posted by Racer on January 22, 2003, at 5:55:17
> Not at the same time...
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> I just stopped Effexor XR, and am feeling signs that I'm sinking quickly again. I'm planning to head to the doctor asap, to discuss going back on meds, but I don't really want to go back to Effexor if there's a good alternative. I've heard good about Celexa, and wonder if anyone who had good results with Effexor might have tried Celexa at another time? If so, how did it compare for you?
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> Thanks.
I've taken Celexa, Zoloft, and Effexor XR, but am on Lexapro right now. I am not a doctor, but in my experience as a patient, if you are considering Celexa, Lexapro is an isomer of it, and so far I've had less side-effects from the Lexapro. I don't know what s/e's, if any, you've had from Effexor XR, but I was completely nauseated (to the point I developed an ulcer) and gained 40 pounds in 6 months, and all things considered (my depression and anxiety were much better, but at what a cost), my doctor switched me over to Lexapro. At first, my anxiety increased, and Lexapro seems to take a while to reach maximum efficacy, but after a couple of weeks, those problems start to go away.With the Celexa, I experienced depersonalization a great deal, and that was the number one s/e that made me go off of it. I feel like the Lexapro treats my anxiety better than the Celexa, too. Anyhow, I hope that any of this was helpful. Good luck in changing your medication -- and keep trying until you find the right one! It makes life so much better.
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