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Posted by naomi on May 30, 2000, at 18:17:01
this morning at a dr visit my medicine was changed from Effexor of 150 mg/day to Celexa 20 mg. I was told I could just start taking Celexa today instead of my Effexor and it should take about 4 days to kick in. OK, anyone else ever do something similar to this? What are the chances of me being thrown into a whirl wind? Reasons for changing is because 3 weeks ago i had a laser gall bladder surgery and I am still having burning in the diaphragm area. before resorting to more test, the change of anti-depressant might help in making less acid. Effexor does have a side effect of stomach discomfort as well as other things. I've been on Effexor for over a year and everything is great. I hope I don't have to go through drastic changes just because of the medicine change. I also noticed that since I have been on Effexor I have put on 10 pounds. I was wondering if weight gain is a common side effect for celexa. I really don't want to put any weight on. I really want to get rid of what I have gained from this last year!!
Posted by Noa on May 30, 2000, at 18:55:29
In reply to new user, posted by naomi on May 30, 2000, at 18:17:01
Welcome, Naomi.
Usually, people here caution against abrupt discontinuation of effexor. Given that you have a medical concern, though, I don't know if that outweighs the withdrawal concerns. Also, I have read the suggesstion on this board (sorry, don't remember who suggested it) that to counter effexor withdrawal problems, one can take some prozac, which is longer acting, and helps you through the withdrawal. I don't know how long or short acting celexa is, though, and whether it will smooth over the effects of discontinuing the effexor. Hang around, I am sure some more info is coming your way.
Posted by Kath on May 31, 2000, at 7:49:07
In reply to Re: new user, posted by Noa on May 30, 2000, at 18:55:29
Hi Naomi - I'm a new user too - both of this site & of Celexa. I've been having some side effects to deal with; I just started Celexa 4 days ago. I'm finding some help already for my anxiety & compulsiveness. Good luck & welcome, from another newcomer.
Kath
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