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Posted by Cherrie on September 11, 2000, at 3:32:54
It has been suggested that I try cipramil for my anxiety/panic attacks, as paroxetine causes me to feel too drowsy (so bad I just can't function properly), and get FAT. Has anyone got any feedback on their experiences with cipramil. Any reply would be appreciated.
Cherrie
Posted by Cherrie on September 13, 2000, at 23:49:32
In reply to Advice on cipramil, posted by Cherrie on September 11, 2000, at 3:32:54
Sorry, I should have added that you call cipramil celexa in the U.S. Sorry for not adding that as in Australia it is cipramil.
Cherrie.
Posted by Virgil on September 17, 2000, at 21:24:31
In reply to Advice on cipramil, posted by Cherrie on September 11, 2000, at 3:32:54
> It has been suggested that I try cipramil for my anxiety/panic attacks, as paroxetine causes me to feel too drowsy (so bad I just can't function properly), and get FAT. Has anyone got any feedback on their experiences with cipramil. Any reply would be appreciated.
> CherrieI originally began celexa for some long term moderate depression (20 mg). And added bonus is that it has decreased my anxiety greatly. In fact I haven't had what I call "an emotional spike" since I've began celexa (4 months now).
I haven't had any problems with weight gain, but I work out every day and keep my calorie intake under control. The first couple of weeks on celexa were a bit tough, but hang in there and the side effects wear off.
Posted by It's me on September 22, 2000, at 5:14:52
In reply to Advice on cipramil, posted by Cherrie on September 11, 2000, at 3:32:54
Hi Cherrie, maybe you have not been on these long enough for your body to adjust? I needed to go on something after a Post Traumatic syndrome almost ate me up after brewing for 5 years. I am a paramedic,after 15 years service - you think your bullet proof then one day comes a response that ruins your life. Anyway after trying effexor which I found horrible getting on and getting off. I then went on Celexa, It seemed not near as harsh - quick tolerance period. I have taken them for 1 year.
They dragged me out of the mud, I had no real side effects other than gaining 30 pounds over the year. I have discontinued them 2 weeks ago, you feel lousy for about 10 days, I just slept it off, took two weeks off work. Withdrwals are over,no depression, I have already lost 5 pounds. I feel like I can start where I left off before "the call" that started this.
I hope it works as well for you as me, I was only on 20mg daily. But it seem that if you are going to gain weight from an antidepresant it will happen even if you tape your mouth shut. The good news thats minor details if it helps. the weight will come off when you stop .
Good Luck ......Dave
Posted by niecsey on February 1, 2002, at 7:13:13
In reply to Re: Advice on cipramil, posted by It's me on September 22, 2000, at 5:14:52
> Hi Cherrie, maybe you have not been on these long enough for your body to adjust? I needed to go on something after a Post Traumatic syndrome almost ate me up after brewing for 5 years. I am a paramedic,after 15 years service - you think your bullet proof then one day comes a response that ruins your life. Anyway after trying effexor which I found horrible getting on and getting off. I then went on Celexa, It seemed not near as harsh - quick tolerance period. I have taken them for 1 year.
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> They dragged me out of the mud, I had no real side effects other than gaining 30 pounds over the year. I have discontinued them 2 weeks ago, you feel lousy for about 10 days, I just slept it off, took two weeks off work. Withdrwals are over,no depression, I have already lost 5 pounds. I feel like I can start where I left off before "the call" that started this.
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> I hope it works as well for you as me, I was only on 20mg daily. But it seem that if you are going to gain weight from an antidepresant it will happen even if you tape your mouth shut. The good news thats minor details if it helps. the weight will come off when you stop .
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> Good Luck ......Davehi thank you for helping me, ive searched all over to find out what u wrote about ive been weaning myself off cipramil slowly for 2 month i now take about 3mg every 5 days but im gonna leave it longer next wk, u have helped me no ends i have been trying to find out how long i will get side effects when i do stop, ive been really tierd since i started missing 5 days at a time but i can live with that lol, i lost weight on this 16lbs, i have noticed i dont put weight on as easy as i used to b4 i start taking this i no ur msg was wrote a good while back and id like to no how ur getting on now once again a BIG THANK YOU. xxxx
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