Celexa?

[User1964]

Hi, I have been taking 10mg of Lexapro. My psychiatrist is changing my prescription to Celexa because of my anxiety, and because I tend to ruminate on the past. Anyone taking Celexa? What do you think of it?

[sad_dragon]

Hi User1964. I actually responded better to the Celexa lasting 6 months before my doctor changed me to the Lexapro. They have similar qualities so you probably won't experience severe side effects. The Lexapro made me kind of jittery but the Celexa never really did. It just stopped working for me over time. Everyone responds differently so if your using medication to treat symptoms its worth a try. Just will need it to get into your system for a few weeks before you'll know for sure.

[User1964 in reply to sad_dragon]

Thank you, sad_dragon. Yes the Lexapro made me feel more anxious and jittery, for whatever reason. I'll give the Celexa a try. Thank you for your response.

[Hidden]

I really liked Celexa but it did stop working over time I experienced

I am on Lexapro now and I found it helps me - I haven’t noticed any side affects from it

[User1964 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you chris1976

[LeeAllenAnderson]

Hi.. I am taking celexa along with my anxiety medication. My doctor has bumped mine up to 60mg per day because my anxiety medication is strong. I helps me alot. Hope you feel better soon.

[User1964 in reply to LeeAllenAnderson]

I'm taking 20 mg. Started yesterday. I know it will take a bit of time for it to work.

[Hidden]

I'm on it & I don't have any side effects..plus i find it helps me a lot!!! Best of luck to you! Love & Hugs!!! XXX

[User1964 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, I'm on day 2 of 20 mg.

[Hidden in reply to User1964]

I'm on 40 mg/!!!! It is working for me ...I wish you nothing but the best! Love & hugs!!! XXX

[Yipeyul]

Hi,

I was on celexa for 6+ years. I was on a low 10mg dosage and it did wonders to take the edge off.

I stopped recently and the withdrawal is brutal. But it was the best for me of all medicines that ive tried.

There is a lab that will test your gene type to determine will medication will metabolize better. I dont recall the name but you alcan Google it. They take most insurance including medicaid.

Best of luck to you! 😊😊

[User1964 in reply to Yipeyul]

That sounds interesting! I've never heard of a the gene test. Thanks for the info.

[rippi]

Hi I did so well on celxia but it took exactly like said 6 weeks to work and then it was like my anxiety just totally went away..love it, I got off 6 mo later and with no trouble and have been fine ever since..

[Goat1967]

Hi!

I like celexa , it seem to help . How much idk because , I started 1998 .05mg now nearly 21 yrs latter I am at 40mg daily . I was doing really well and had no major side effect like other drug I have heard of . Than 2015 I had a major personal drama and I had a relapses 😰😓. During the time prior to 2015 , I was stable and mainly dealing with my lupus . Since the celexa I had to increased as life go on and different things happened in my life caused increases . I did tried lexapro to hard n didn’t work ....