Posted by Kathy on March 28, 2000, at 14:03:36
In reply to Re: Celexa Side Effects, posted by Marie on March 22, 2000, at 18:13:06
I just went through this entire message board and am on the brink of a panic attack just reading about Celexa. I was just presribed Celexa after having had undesirable effects from Sinequan. I had been taking quite a miniscule dose (80 mg) in comparison to the average adult dosage (350mg). I experienced palpitations (like described in the message board-----"feeling your heart beating (pounding) throughout your entire body at all hours of the night). This was a major deciding factor for a change in med. It is torture and unbearable at 3:00 AM when this is occurring and you want it to just STOP. I also experienced a noticable weight gain, which never was an issue prior to being on Sinequan. Now I have my Dr. swithching me to Celexa and am quite apprehnsive about starting it. I am fearful of another bout with side effects. I also know I can never BE in that despair of depression that I never knew existed until I was THERE. This entire "experimentation" with meds. is totally anxiety provoking. I find it difficult to weigh the positive attributes of the med. with the horrible side-effects (namely, the heart racing/palpitations). As I am writing, I am in the process of weaning myself from the Sinequan. I am to start the Celexa in 2 days and am fearful. Anyone "been there, done that"? Would love to hear some feedback.
poster:Kathy
thread:20862
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