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Prozac or celexa

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nelly18514
nelly18514

I've just been prescribed prozac for anxiety and mild depression does anyone know if this works and what are the side effects? I also have an option to take celexa does anyone know which one works better

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  • Woo3353
    Woo3353 nelly18514

    Posted

    It worked for me but it took 10 weeks to get over the side effects, mine included shakes, extreme nausea, no appetite, sleeplessness, yawning, itching skin & hives, extreme sweating including feet, headaches, fatigue, joint & muscle aches, distorted vision, worsening anxiety for first 7 - 10 days. I've been on them for 17 weeks and now I am over the worst and glad I persevered with them.

  • katecogs
    katecogs nelly18514

    Posted

    Either - they both work the same.  Different people get on better with different meds, and its often trial and error finding the correct one to suit you.  Usually the first one you take works well.

    They do take a long time to work and often you don't see any improvement for many weeks, sometimes months.  You need to just dig your heels in, however bad you feel, and get through the side effects and out the other side.

    It gets worse before it gets better.  But the meds will really help you.  

    • nelly18514
      nelly18514 katecogs

      Posted

      Well I'm going to try the celexa and see how that makes me feel I also have xanax if I experience and anxiety during the process so hopefully I get better and overcome anxiety I'm do tired of feeling anxious and down

    • katecogs
      katecogs nelly18514

      Posted

      Celexa (Citalopram) is the I took - its a good meds.  They all basically do the same though, but some suit certain people better than others.  I was also tired of years of anxiety, but within 6 months of starting these meds I recovered.  They make take a while for you, but the wait is so worth it.

      Good luck and keep in touch with everyone.

      K x

    • katecogs
      katecogs

      Posted

      Meant to say 'is the ONE I took' rolleyes

  • mikeaust
    mikeaust nelly18514

    Posted

    prozac is the most side effect free antidepressant ive tried
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