Posted by gail on June 17, 1999, at 8:25:42
In reply to Re: Celexa - Constipation/Diarrhea , posted by Sally on June 16, 1999, at 11:08:57
> I noticed your comment regarding the side effects you are having with
> Celexa and found it interesting that they started 3 weeks after you
> started taking it. My mother was just prescribed Celexa (20mg.) and
> is also experiencing diarrhea, but it began soon after she started.
> Now that a few more weeks have passed since your message, I was
> wondering if it had subsided at all. My problem is that my mother
> isn't taking as good a care of herself as she should and I'm concerned
> she'll be getting too dehydrated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> > I have been on Celexa (only 20 mg.) for about 5
> > weeks now and have been experiencing diarrhea for
> > about 2 weeks now. I have no other side effects.
> > Actually, with regard to sexual disfunction - I have
> > more desire now than when I was on 40 mg. of Paxil
> > for over two years!
> >
> > Anyone else have diarrhea? I went to the dr. and he
> > advised me to eat more fiber! - I am a vegetarian,
> > so fiber for me is not the problem! I eat lots
> > of grains, beans, fresh and steamed vegies etc.
> >
> > ThanksI have been on celexa for 3 weeks now and have experienced only anxiety for the last several days. I am on 20 now and am considering taking 10 more at night. We moved to a new state a year ago and I have been depressed since so I asked the Dr for help. He said he only wants me to take this for 6 months. I am hoping by the end of the 6 months I can cope better.
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