celexa problems

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Registered: 11-11-2003
celexa problems
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Mon, 08-28-2006 - 3:04pm
I have been taking celexa for about 6 weeks, and everything was GREAT, more energy, less anxiety, more motivation to get things done/exercise, increased sex drive... EXCEPT, it causes such extreme hives and itching on my skin that I scratched until I bruised and bled. The doc gave me allergy meds but they don't help. I just had to quit becasue I can't take the itching. The itching has stopped so I know that's what it was. I was taking Lexapro before and had to stop for the same reason, that's why I switched to celexa. So since I havne't taken celexa for 2 days I feel dizzy, unstable when I walk, tired, and irritable. I really want to continue taking medication for my anxiety but I can't deal with the skin problems. Anyone had these problems? Do you know of any med that doesn't cause this? Also do NOT want to take any thing that causes low sex drive. That's very important to me.

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Registered: 11-11-2003
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Wed, 08-30-2006 - 1:10pm
Thank you for crossing your fingers for me... feeling hopeless about meds at this point...
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Registered: 03-22-2003
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Wed, 08-30-2006 - 2:04pm

Don't get discouraged!

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 09-12-2003
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Fri, 09-01-2006 - 8:12am

Paxil worked really well for me as far as anxiety/panic control but the side effects were many. I gained weight, I was tired all the time but couldn't sleep either, and I couldn't think straight. My dh said it was like I was getting alzheimers! It worked so well I hated to stop taking it but the side effects were just too much for me. But remember, everyone reacts differently.

Laura S

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