Hello,

Finding a medication that helps and doesn't cause unbearable side effects is difficult. From my own experience and also from what I have read and what I have been told by professionals, medications work differently on everybody. This is the main reason why it is so difficult to find the right med, and doing so involves a lot of trial and error.

Last year, my psychiatrist ran a test on me to see which medications work best with my body chemistry... these tests involve a mouth swab to test for genetic variations in metabolism of meds. Are you currently seeing a psychiatrist? It might be worth looking into this test. It is not too expensive and may help.

I would definitely suggest trying something else if the Celexa is no longer working. The three antidepressants I have tried were Luvox (terrible side effects for me as well), Prozac (took when I was younger with no issues, but increased my anxiety when I tried it years later) and Zoloft, which I seemed to tolerate well. From my understanding, Luvox, Prozac, and Zoloft are the three main SSRIs prescribed for OCD, but there are others out there as well. I would encourage you to talk with your doctor.

I hope you can get some relief soon!

Thanks for your advice. I just changed psychiatrists. I'll ask him about that test.

im also taking celexa. I was on it for a month and then I was off it for a month. now I feel like its not working like it did the first time. my insurance does not cover anything for mental health so I can only go to my primary doctor. how ling were you on the celexa?

I've been on it for about a year

since you have been taking it a lot longer I would let your doctor or psychiatrist know that it is not working. it has been another week for me and I am feeling much better. it is working the way it did the first time for me. so you may need something new to help you. there are a lot of options out there so don't give up. im sure your doctor will find the right one for you and you will start feeling better in nor time. blessing to you :)

A dr. first prescribed me a tricyclic but after consulting someone else, it was determined that this class of drugs had way too many side effect. A SSRI might have less of a side effect.

In the end I actually refused to take any type of drugs... I found that taking a fish oil pill every other day did something for sleep and mood. I'm now trying to find a good fish oil in liquid form. Anyways, best of luck to you!

I have tried all of the above mentioned medications including celexa (did nothing for me), luvox (helped me sleep mostly), Prozac (nothing), and Zoloft (nothing). The break through drug for me has been Clomipromine (fantastic, but lowers libido some).

There is now targeted genetic testing for the proper antidepressants. It is covered by Medicare, so you know it must be effective. I will not try another round of meds until I have had this test. Hit and miss is just too Damn hard a person! Good luck! Sly

What kind of side effects do you guys have from taking Luvox? I'm on a high dose of Luvox, the generic.