Medication input

[Kayla_Brooke7]

I have been prescribed to Celexa to combat my panic disorder. It does not make me feel good, lots of uncomfortable sweating, bad stomach aches, sex drive has gone down, my anxiety feels worse which I was told was “normal” for the first few weeks. Has anyone else taken this medication and can give me their input on it? She tried pushing Zoloft on me and I refused to take that medication so this was her next option. Input needed, please and thank you!

[Mindfulnessxo]

I was on Celexa during Prgnancy since it’s safe to take during it, BUT I told my doctor NOPE take me off because of the same exact reasons as you! I was sweating at night waking up with palpitations Mood swings I felt like I was going into depression with it. So she put me on Prozac it took like maybe 2-3 weeks for it to start working and I Liked it. But Celexa 🤢 yuck

[Kayla_Brooke7 in reply to Mindfulnessxo]

I really want to try Buspar because of a few people I know with panic disorders saying it worked really well for them and doing my own research on short and long term effects, I don’t know why she’s being so resistant to anything I suggest it’s very frustrating. I’m not here asking for Xanax or any other forms of narcotics so I wish she’d take me more seriously. I texted her about how I felt and she said “it will pass within 4-6 weeks” I am absolutely NOT dealing with this for that long, I spent two hours in fetal position last night from stomach pains and profusely sweating. I’m telling her she needs to prescribe me something else cause I am no longer putting myself through this.

[Mindfulnessxo in reply to Kayla_Brooke7]

Sheesh maybe it’s time to see a new Person?! I take Xanax as well but for Sudden Attacks. But I like prozac and I heard of Buspar as well my sister takes it she says it’s good

[Clarrisa]

I experienced hot flashes on Celexa. I went out & purchased this book called Exercise for Mood and Anxiety by Michael W. Otto, PhD etc. by Oxford University Press. Thanks for reminding me I need to read it!

[Kayla_Brooke7 in reply to Clarrisa]

Let me know when you’ve finished reading it and tell me how you liked it! Yes I experience really intense hot flashes and they send me into panic attacks thinking I’m going to die or there’s something seriously wrong with me but apparently that’s a common, very inconvenient, side effect that can last WEEKS. I am not interested in putting myself through hell for it to MAYBE work for my panic disorder, it’s not even a guaranteed thing.

[Clarrisa in reply to Kayla_Brooke7]

I first saw this book at a Mayo Clinic patient library so I know it has a good seal of approval. I am a slow reader so you may want to check it out of at a library if you can. But thank you for giving a reason (getting back to you) to stop my procrastinating & read it.