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Started the Meds

xjanedoe
xjanedoe
So last night I took my first celexa. Today, almost 12 hours later I still feel like I am in the clouds. I am going to call my Doctor but am wondering if this is normal? And if it is will it eventually stop? I wasn't expecting to feel anything really. Especially after just my first dose ever.
deleted_user
deleted_user
that is weird- this is why i wont take meds lol
xjanedoe
xjanedoe
I know, I didn't want to take them either. But this is affecting my daughter and I just can't let that happen. So here I am. I can't imagine a life without feeling so awful and I hope it works for me.
deleted_user
deleted_user
how old is she?
deleted_user
deleted_user
It is normal. It will go away in a couple weeks. Don't get discouraged cause they do help.
xjanedoe
xjanedoe
Oh thank you so much! I was getting scared that I was having a bad reaction. I can relax now, but I will call Dr. anyways.

My Daughter will be 6 on the 24th of this month and she is my world.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i udnerstand- its good that you are concerned; i feel like anxiety in parents definitely effects children because they sense it... let us know how everything goes!
wimbly83
wimbly83
Unfortunately, it is normal. I felt the effects of an anti-depressant medication I was put on within a couple of hours actually.

It is just that the meds are causing a change chemically within you, therefore until your body and mind get used to the change you will feel these types of symptoms.

Still, for peace of mind, contact your doctor, but it seems like the meds are just doing what they are supposed to do.
xjanedoe
xjanedoe
Thank you all so much. You have been great help to me. It's so good to know that I am not alone or insane.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I also take Celexa. I take 20mgs a day. What dose are you on when? When I first started them I felt quite drwosy all the time, but after a week or so I started to feel normal again. If you are on quite a high dose such as 40mg it will make the side-effects a lost worse. Personally, I can't tolerate 40mg, 20mg is the max I will take. Good luck with it!
xjanedoe
xjanedoe
I am on 20 mg too. I will just sit tight and get through it. The good thing is that I feel too fluffy and light to get stressed about anything! Ha Ha!