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Does Celexa (citalopram) help you?
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Sep 27, 2022 | Replies (47)Comment receiving replies
I was on Celexa 20mg for years. In 2020 I had stopped it. Then went back to my psychiatrist. He had me on Xanax and tried different antidepressants. I had trouble with some of them. Slowly went on Celexa. He has me on 40mg. My body built up a tolerance to Xanax and my husband and I know I’m going through withdrawal. Psychiatrist wants me to increase celexa to 60mg. We don’t want to. Called pharmacist and he said he’s only heard up to 40mg. My husband researched it and it could give heart problems. The dr had suggested taking Buspar. We looked that up and it’s not a good drug and especially to add it to celexa. I’ve had bloodwork done. I know my vitamin d is low. I’ve had some other tests done. Not sure if you know of anything else my regular dr could do. They all think it’s from anxiety/depression and stress. Thank you for your response. Flo
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@flow65 It seems our bodies tend to "get comfortable" with some medications over time, and we find they are not as effective as they once were. It's frustrating, isn't it? We work hard to get the right combination.
Personally, I have been on 10 mg Celexa, and that is enough for me. When I feel my anxiety and depression are getting the best of me, I turn to physical exercise, fresh air, doing what makes me happy. I also journal a lot, which helps to get that stuff "out of my mind". Helping myself find what works has been a challenge, to be sure.
Good for you for looking in to the medications, and understanding what are not a good combination. How will you approach this with your doctor?
Ginger
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I also have therapy as well.
Flo