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Celexa not working?

Posted by Anonymous

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I started it a week and a half ago for depression, I havent noticed any difference.at all yet. Should I go back to the doctor or wait it out. This is my first time being in an antidepressant.

Posted by Anonymous on Feb. 7, 2013 at 4:31 PM

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by Anonymous on Feb. 7, 2013 at 4:33 PM

I've always been told to take it for atleast 2-4 weeks before expecting any results..

by Anonymous - Original Poster on Feb. 7, 2013 at 4:35 PM

I read that too, I just thought I would be able to see some kind of improvement by now

Quoting Anonymous:

I've always been told to take it for atleast 2-4 weeks before expecting any results..

connorsmommy120

Silver Member on Feb. 7, 2013 at 4:35 PM

I would wait another week. I was on it in high school, and it took a couple weeks for me.
Or if you're really worried about it just call your DR, and see what he/she thinks.

emptynesst

Silver Member on Feb. 7, 2013 at 4:37 PM

I was on that for a couple months, it made me feel really strange, so they switched me to prozac.

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by Anonymous on Feb. 7, 2013 at 4:39 PM

I don't know about Celexa, but I was on prozac for 8 weeks, and I didn't notice any difference. The only thing that changed was I started getting nightmares. I gave up and stopped taking it.

by Anonymous on Feb. 7, 2013 at 4:39 PM

I started taking it 6 weeks after having my DS. Give it some time 2-4 weeks is about right. I love it!! I didn't notice a difference at first but my family sure did.

by Anonymous - Original Poster on Feb. 7, 2013 at 4:41 PM

strange like how? did that start right away or over time?

Quoting emptynesst:

I was on that for a couple months, it made me feel really strange, so they switched me to prozac.

by Anonymous on Feb. 7, 2013 at 4:43 PM

I'm on the generic brand of that. How many mg are you on?

by Anonymous on Feb. 7, 2013 at 4:45 PM

Celexa takes almost a month before I notice I've been feeling better.

Sarahv717

Bronze Member on Feb. 7, 2013 at 4:45 PM

It worked for me within a few days for ppd...but then made me feel like a zombie within a few weeks. I was on it for ppd. Keep taking it for a few more weeks and see if you notice a difference. If not, then call your dr.