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Old 04-28-2009, 05:38 PM
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Default Anyone take celexa? How long did it take before you felt a difference?

Did you like it? Did it make your weight change?
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It started in a week and gradually improved for a month. I just noticed I wasn't all worried and obsessed anymore. It was like I could do what others could do - just "not worry about it," which was once impossible for me.



I didn't have any sexual side effects. If anything, it has made it possible for me to BE sexual, because I'm not freaking out all the time.



Yes, there was a tendency toward weight gain, but it's manageable. I craved sugar a lot when I got on Celexa. It was summer, and I wanted a Sprite every day, which I would normally never do. So, I just watch what I eat and it's OK. Everyone's different though.



Hope it helps you!
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I've taken it for 7 years, I felt better in three days,but was told it could take as long as three weeks. my weight didn't change any, but it has sexual side effects, like not being easily aroused and delayed orgasms
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Old 04-28-2009, 05:38 PM
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I am on a generic form of celexa. I have been on it for about 6 months now. It's really been helping a TON with my social anxieties.



I have gained weight... I really can only attribute it to the meds because not much else has changed.



I probably do need to change my habits tho!



I do like the drug, it's probably been the best i've ever been on (and I've been shuffled around on many meds in the past 14 years... starting at age 13 with prozac).
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I take celexa now and have for about 4 years. It took about a week for it to begin to take effect. I feel great, and have started to taper off with mydoctors premission. I have not gained any weight as of yet. I may once I am off.
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Old 04-06-2011, 08:21 AM
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Celexa, to be honest, isn't too bad as far as they go. Yes celexa are likely to cause some weight gain.
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Old 09-28-2011, 03:39 PM
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it didn't make me feel as if I've lost or gained weight..
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Old 09-30-2011, 09:26 AM
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This drugh has the following side effects to look out for.
Dry mouth, nausea, and drowsiness
less common:
kidney stones, high blood pressure, and weight gain
Alerting effects:
suicidal thoughts or behavior; anxiety, agitation, or panic attacks; fast heart rate; or any signs of an allergic reaction
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Old 11-11-2011, 05:25 PM
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it should be around a week. at most, two weeks.
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