halem77
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- 1y
Celexa
Can anyone share their experience on Celexa ? Doctor prescribed it but I’m terrified to start it. I know everyone is different but can anyone please share some feedback??
We can do hard things 🦋We can do ha...
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- 1y
It’s suppose to be the safer of the SSRIs. Everyone is different, but I went on it at 14/15 and gained around 40 pounds the first 5/6 months. I’ve had many over the years and they are helpful but not something you should feel married to if you are having side effects. It takes some adjusting for all those meds, you may be a little sleepy or nauseous or slight head ache but not always. For me it takes a couple weeks to start to adjust and notice a difference in my thought patterns.
halem77halem77
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- 1y
@We can do hard things 🦋 Oh ok! Besides the side effects would you say it benefited the ocd ? My psych said it’s approved to not cause weight gain, because I already struggle with weight. I have pcos and that was a concern of mine before trying a new Med
We can do hard things 🦋We can do ha...
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- 1y
Keep a journal and don’t be shy to mention if you have any embarrassing or frightening thoughts that don’t feel like yourself. I really think you are safe with this med to start off. It does well for a lot of people. Keep communication with your doctor and be honest and they will take care of you. SSRIs can really help quality of life for periods of time and make things more manageable. 💛🦋 wishing you the best of luck honey bee!
halem77halem77
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- 1y
@We can do hard things 🦋 Thank you!! 💛 I feel like zoloft and Prozac only helped 60% and I couldn’t go up on them. The higher doses were really rough
NicaNica
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- 1y
It didn’t work for me but no medication works on me.
halem77halem77
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- 1y
@Nica I swear same lol
Ms. PMs. P
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- 1y
Celexa is citalopram and it is an older SSRI, it is safe, but escitalopram (Lexapro) is a newer version of the medication and people tend to have fewer side effects from it. The only FDA approved medication for OCD is Luvox, and I found it really helpful at treating OCD, but it gave me insomnia and I wasn’t sure which was worse.
halem77halem77
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- 1y
@Ms. P Thank you!!
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