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Celexa

brinw
brinw

I have been back on my Celexa after weaning off in January from 40mg to 20 then from 20 to 10. I started back taking 20mgs for a week March 21 then back up to the 40 March 26. Its been over three weeks I still cry and dont feel too much better. I have no motivation whatsoever. Do anyone know how long it takes to work after being off of it? I was only totally off of it for about three weeks. I always feel better in the evenings. I have some klonopin but really only take it if necessary. Maybe i should be taking it more. I only take .5 if I really think I need to.

Robin-Mc
Robin-Mc
I'm on Celexa and have been for almost a year. I'm on 40's but was dropped down to 20's which didn't work out well for me at all. So I'm back on 40's now. I've taking many antidepressants and getting use to this one has probably been the hardest, don't ask me why because I don't know.
brinw
brinw
I had been on it since menopause begin 2009 and losing my dad in 2015.. Seems like it should be working already. I made a huge mistake stopping it. now I'm suffering.
wheretheredwoodsgrow
wheretheredwoodsgrow
I used to take it but I tookwith lamictal. It was a really good combo for me. I think I remember it took a few weeks for me. But everyone is differnt. When are you seeing your dr next? Maybe they can do some adjustments .
brinw
brinw
I will be seeing him this Tuesday. I don't know why the Celexa isn't working. Ive been crying twice today, I just don't feel like myself. I wake up in the morning, don't want to do anything, I look forward to evening and night. I feel so numb and sad. I pray to God to make me stronger, I feel drained.
sharaninmd
sharaninmd
Depression is draining and causes people to have no motivation. I am taking Celexa combined with Wellbutrin. When you see your doctor, tell him how you are feeling and ask them if you need any changes in your medications. You probably need a higher dosage of Celexa they might want to add something else. Hope you feel better.
brinw
brinw
im already taking 40mg
moemoe
moemoe
I am also taking Wellbutrin with my antidepressant and it finally started working. The clouds have lifted. Ask you Dr. about this.
jaxbfalling
jaxbfalling
I take Celexa 40's. Its worked pretty good for the past 2 years. I still cry when its appropriate. I was really a mess before taking Celaxa and was on a combination of other depressants. I couldnt function at work so was cut down to Celexa only. Are you currently employed or involved in activities?
brinw
brinw
I'm not employed, I'm 58, I don't think that I could function on a job right now, Before I came off of the Celexa I was doing good. Had been on it for years. I started back on 40 mg on March 26. I cry everyday thought out the day. I wake up every morning hoping that it has lifted. I have anxiety. When I get balanced again, I am going to stay on them. No one deserves to feel like this. I am also going back to grieve therapy next week. Wish me luck at my appt tomorrow,,,,I need relief from this.