I have really bad anxiety and am taking 75mg of a generic zoloft. Now they are switching me to citalopram because it is not working well. does anyone know anything about this med???
2006-12-11 10:18:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I take it! It's the generic form of Celexa...which is a less refined version of Lexapro. I've been on it for about two years for depression and anxiety and I haven't noticed any side effects (except feeling more tired when I fist started the drug). It's helped me SOOOOOO much.
Did your doctor not discuss your medicine change with you? I would ask questions and demand answers! That's what they're there for!
2006-12-11 19:34:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Citalopram is an antidepressant drug used to treat depression associated with mood disorders. It is also used on occasion in the treatment of body dysmorphic disorder and anxiety.
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Citalopram and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
an irregular heartbeat or pulse;
low blood pressure (dizziness, weakness);
high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision); or
chills or fever.
If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue taking citalopram and talk to your doctor:
headache, tremor, nervousness, or anxiety;
nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight;
sleepiness or insomnia; or
decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm. More info.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome
2006-12-11 18:33:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Citalopram (generic Celexa) isn't really the best for anxiety, imho. It can give you tremors and not relieve the anxiety. Effexor tends to be better.
But all people respond to anti-deps differently, and you need to give it a few weeks, let it get to a therapeutic level, and then see where you are.
2006-12-11 19:21:47 · answer #3 · answered by T J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually administered in 20mg doses. A popular antidepressant among doctors, one of the big ones like fluoxentine. Effects are varied, but it's usually prescribed for long-term depression.
2006-12-11 18:27:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've taken Celexa for several months. It really is more for depression, as the site I noted states. Good luck to you!
http://www.celexa.com/Celexa/faq.aspx
2006-12-11 18:22:40 · answer #5 · answered by Dee Dee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋