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Posted 10/22/2013 4:14 PM (GMT 0)
I have been taking 0.5 mg xanax 2 times a day as needed for about 6 months and noticed I was starting to get anxiety attacks more often usually in the car for no reason. So I went to my dr and he gave me 20 mg celexa to take daily and also I can take the xanax, I took my first celexa at 1 pm yesterday I felt great then I took a xanax at 9 pm at 930 I was nervous weird feeling I had a warm sensation from my stomache up finally fell asleep, woke up at 630 been nausea and dizzy nervous and that warm sensation comes every little while!! I thought about taking another xanax but dot want to get sicker I do not want to even take Another celexa!!! Any help would be great new to this and just want some relief thanks
Posted 10/22/2013 4:28 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Cindy and welcome,

I am sorry to hear of your Rx trouble and increased symptoms.

Unfortunately with SSRI's some people experience an increase in anxiety and some unpleasant side effects upon start up of the med.

If they are tolerable, I think that your doctor may recommend continuing...as these s/e's usually subside, and you can end up with a med that really works for you.

Give your doctor a call and discuss it with him/her.

In the meantime, you will probably benefit from some coping techniques to help keep you as calm and comfortable as possible.

If you need some new ideas, take a look in our Resources here:https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

There are a lot of great exercises and skills to learn such as deep breathing, meditation and progressive muscle relaxation. You will also find informative articles, book recommendations and more.:)

Keep posting with us as well if you find it helpful. Support is key, and we are here to understand and care.:)

Scaredy Cat
Posted 10/22/2013 4:57 PM (GMT 0)
Cindy,
Welcome to HealingWell. Most people will have side effects as their body adjusts to any of the SSRI medications however most of the side effects will decrease within 3-4 weeks.

Celexa is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) indicated for the treatment of anxiety/depression. Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; and dry mouth are among the reported side effects of citalopram. Other side effects may occur. Consult your physician if you experience any possible side effects.

I am going to post a link that gives you more info on Celexa:

http://www.rxlist.com/celexa-drug/patient-images-side-effects.htm

Most people do not experience the truly nasty side effects but due to truth in advertisement every side effect reported to the pharmaceutical company is enclosed in the information that is made available to the public.

Give the medicine some time.

Kindly,
Kitt
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