Posted by Stephen on May 14, 2000, at 14:47:54
In reply to Re: Celexa Side Effects, posted by Michele Cohen on April 22, 2000, at 16:28:53
When I started taking Celexa the first things I noticed was increased asthma and itchiness/hives. I was really upset because of all the anti's I had taken Celexa put me in the best mental state. Fortunately these inital side effects were transient. However there was more to come. After starting Celexa I also became very constipated. It seemed managable in the beginning, but then one night I experienced severe intestinal pain which lead to diarrhea and vomiting.
Within a couple of hrs. I was in the emergency room getting IV pain killers and liquids. It turns out that I was a bit dehydrated and had some intestinal blockage due to the constipation. I have since begun to drink a lot more and have increased the fiber in my diet. Celexa definitely makes me sweat a lot more so I can understand how I may have become dehydrated. I have been on Celexa for about three months now. Mentally I feel fairly good, although I do suffer
from regular drowsiness and periods of zero motivation. My sex drive is definitely better after having been nearly nonexsistent on other meds.Steve
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