Anti depressant medication Celexa.?
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I was taking 30 mgs. daily, and my doctor took me off of it too abruptly - just over a two week period, and I had been taking it for over a year.  It took me about a month to feel like myself again.  My side effects included dizziness, waves of shock like electricity in my head (the worst.)  It helped me to go to a search engine under "Celexa Withdrawl Symptoms" and see that a lot of other people felt like I did.  You'll be ok again.
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Anti-depressant medications work like SSRIs.  Probably cognitive and behavioral therapy are used too.
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I've been taking one 300mg capsule twice a day for two years now.\n\nI tried several types of anti-depressants over the last 30 years. None seemed to help much, many had side effects that only made things worse, and the costs were prohibitive.\n\nI was taking one type for three years ($110 a month); when it stopped working as well as it did (somewhat), the doctor wanted to put me on a second medication (another $125 a month). I balked and the doctor suggested St. John's wort.\n\nI tried it and the effects were immediate and dramatic. I finally understood what anti-depressants were supposed to do! Of course, this is how it affected me, most of the people I've talked with who use it report it helps, but not as much as it's helped me.\n\nGood that you're not on any other medications; St. John's wort should not be taken with any SSRI medication.
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Is there a different anti-depressant that you can take to see if it helps? \n\nGive yourself a break on those days if you can. Even acknowledging that you know you may not get as much done takes pressure off and makes it easier.
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Effexor is an anti-depressant , part of the Venlafaxines. It stimulates the central nervous system and precribed for depressive illness. \n\nI would urge you to be cautious with alcohol as anti-depressants do not mix well with drinks. My recommendation would be to avoid alcohol during the course of the treatment and maybe join in the celebrations with a non alcoholic wine or beer? If you feel unable to do that then limit your drinking to a glass of wine with your meal but stay clear or spirits.\n\nAnd always remember, different drugs, do different things, to different people!!!
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I don't know about Celexa specifically, but many drugs do become less effective over time as you build up tolerance to them.  However, if the drug has been working consistently for seven years it is unlikely that it would spontaneously stop.  More likely, something else has changed that is making you feel somewhat depressed.  Maybe you're stressed out about something, or there's some other reason you might be feeling kind of bad.  However, you should talk to your doctor rather than posting here on Answers cause even if we sound like we know what we're talking about most of us actually don't.
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I am not actually on any antidepressants. but since I have realized that you really need an answer I thought you may like to see the following link:\nhttp://www.depression-guide.com/nardil.htm\n\nsorry ...:(
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Try Paxil CR...please
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HELLO..PAXILCR  CONTAINS THE ACTIVE SUBSTANCE CALLED "PAROXETINE" AND IS A SSRI ANTIDEPRESSANTS,PRESCRIBED MAINLY FOR MODERATE TO SEVERE DEPRESSION...ONE MINIMUM DOSAGE OF PAXIL DAILY SHOULD BE NOT LESS THAN 50MG...BEST OF LUCK!!
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It is an anti-depressant. For chronic depression.
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It really depends on the particular antidepressant. About.com is a good place to get an info sheets on individual medicines. If in doubt check with the doctor who is tapering your meds. Never quit cold turkey.
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Hello..The depression is a serious condition and i will suggest you to visit a psychiatrist. I am so sorry for your loss..Take my condolences,but you have to proceed to live.Would you think that your unkle will like to see you sad and suffering? No..There are really working great SSRI antidepressants(like Sertraline,Paroxetine etc.) and they are prescribed only by a specialist.If you feel also anxiety He/She may may add some temporary tranquilizer..Good luck!!
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As a student nurse, I've just gone thru my psych clinicals, so I feel confident enought to offer this advice:  There are many new antidepressant meds available today. If it was your regular doctor who prescibed your current meds, then I suggest seeing a psychiatrist. A psychiatrist will be completely up to date on all the meds out there, and will have vastly more experience with your specific issues.  I truely believe that 99% of mental illness is biochemical in nature and can be managed by pharmacology.  \n   As for your sleep problems, remember, depression is the cause of irregular sleep patterns and not vice versa.  Ambien and Lunesta are great drugs for most people, but just not you.  People with depression often experience anxiety as well, so perhaps another drug like Xanex will work better at night.  Also you could just try 50mg of diphenhydromine hydrochloride, which is the generic name for Benadryl. That should get you to sleep fast. But be aware that it will dry out your nasel passages and if you take more that 50 mg., it could make you agitated.  My mom did that (she thinks that if 1 pill works good, than 3 or 4 pills will work better). \nGood Luck
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I also have been on a number of antidepressants.  If you have never been on them before, your Dr. might start you out on Prozac or Zoloft.  or if you suffer from social anxiety you might be put on Paxil.\nIt all depends on your DR, what type of symptoms you are having, your age  etc...\nCost depends on your  insurance company's prescription benefits.  I have to pay 20% for my meds.  I find that in my case, that mail order is cheapest (you get 3 months worth of pills at once) My Effexor XR-150mg 3 pills a day=450mg- costs me $130 for a 3 month supply.  But you probably need to try to see how the antidepressants work for you , before you buy 3 months worth.\nRemember, it can take 4-6 weeks +/- to see benefits from the antidepressants.  So be patient and seek out a counselor or therapist to talk with.  They can help you work on your 'problems'.\nGood Luck
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You don't need to pay me, hon.  The drug is celexa, an antidepressant, called a seratonin re-uptake inhibitor, and feeling absolutely, positively exhaused is one of those nasty little side effects.  You didin't say how long you had been taking it, but here is a little run-down\n\nThe symptoms can back off a little if you reduce your dose, and then slowly over the next month again up it to what your physician wants you to be on.  Interestingly, many physicians what to know how you are doing, so you should probably check with him/her.  My shuband had patients check in regularly, and changed the med, mixed it with others, whatever it took to get the desired results with the least amount of side effects..... It takes several weeks to several months to get the full effect.  In the second little paragraph, you pretty much bomb your efforts to get better:  it is important that you loose weight.... big time important, so it is important that you exercise -- even a 10 minute walk every day to begin with, then 20.  Exercise is a seratonin releaser, a sort of automatic, natural anti-depressant.  You MUST get up and move around, absolutely. and that means at first a minimum of 10 minute walk.  Now, you don't have to go and become a gym rat... but yes, you must do something other than stare at the tv.....  No, you don't have cancer, at least not from this drug, but your depression will not get better, nor will your lack of energy unless you do do some exercising.\n\nHelpful?
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I have anxiety and I take Lexapro and Xanex for mine. They are the best that I have taken so far. I took Zoloft and Paxil, both made me feel manic and zombie like.
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It could be a side effect. I'm also taking Celexa, and I notice that it does make me a little drowsier than normal. I think you should go with what you feel is the best decision. Is it only minor drowsiness (in other words, is it something that you can live with), or is it so bad that you can't live with it? If so, you probably should switch.