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Posted by wolo on August 24, 2004, at 11:40:10
Please Help.
I'm looking for as much info on both Celexa and Lexapro. I've been battling the reality that I most likely need to go on an SSRI and can't find anything comforting about any of them. I suffer from mild anxiety/depression. I took Prozac for several years but stopped when I thought I was doing okay. I have a resurfacing of more anxiety with an undercurrent of depression now. I read that Lexapro causes insomnia/heightened anxious feelings/tiredness etc. YUCK!! I deal with that NOW!!! Any word on which may be better to start with Celexa or Lexapro!?!?!? HELP!
Posted by Beatrix34 on August 24, 2004, at 12:49:48
In reply to Celexa vs. Lexapro, posted by wolo on August 24, 2004, at 11:40:10
I suffer from similar symptoms normally. I went on Lexapro (10mg) and initially the adjustment was really hard...irritability, no insomnia thankfully, tiredness but I took my meds before bed and that worked well. The only side effects I have experienced from the Lex now that it has kicked in (and it can take 6-8 weeks) are anorgasma/loss of sex drive, and mild weight gain 5-8 pounds. For some people the sex drive comes back after some months, and I work out a lot so I know the weight gain is from the meds. It's not huge though and Lex has made me feel great otherwise.
Posted by f l y on August 24, 2004, at 19:13:57
In reply to Celexa vs. Lexapro, posted by wolo on August 24, 2004, at 11:40:10
both cause me debilitating sedation
Posted by Bill LL on August 25, 2004, at 9:15:03
In reply to Celexa vs. Lexapro, posted by wolo on August 24, 2004, at 11:40:10
It sounds like Prozac worked for you in the past. Why not go back on Prozac?
I have been doing reasonably well on Lexapro.
Posted by h on August 25, 2004, at 12:59:09
In reply to Celexa vs. Lexapro, posted by wolo on August 24, 2004, at 11:40:10
I had a terrible time on many ssri's, including paxil, zoloft, serzone and effexor. In despair I tried Lexapro. It works very well, side effects were just at the beginning, sleepiness, etc.
Now I am doing really great and I think it's fine.
For what it's worth I tried Prozac and it did nothing for me.
Hoping you find something that works for you.
warmly
h
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