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for 19 år siden 0 +0 / -0 29

Hey Kate, Yes our situations are very similar. It really helps me to have someone that is going through this. I also eventually want to get off meds. I had only had one depression/anxiety episode up until this point and that was when I was put on meds. I was in school at the time and jumping around to different locations with different insurance companies so I never found a good psychiatrist to help me with it. I seriously was thinking about quitting for a couple months before this all happened. Now this happened and I just don't know anymore. I'm feeling ok now, I'm able to keep my mind off of it somewhat and feel about let's say 65% myself. I've just been doing what needs to be done and staying as positive as possible. Talking to you on here really helps me and I appreciate and look forward to your responses!! :) So keep me up to date!! We'll both get through this together and then go after the stupid company that came out with this bunk generic!! lol. Becky

for 19 år siden 0 +0 / -0 53

Hi again Becky, sounds like our experience with this sh-t is pretty parallel. I was on the regular Celexa for about 3 yrs, I was switched to the generic about 3 months ago too. Also, I've been bk on the regular for 2 days. Main difference is dosage, I've always been on 20mg. At one point I was thinking about asking my Dr. to up the dosage. Since this experience; however, I feel quite different. My aim is to take less medication, not more.I don't ever want to be at the mercy of the Drug companies again. At some point (down the road), I'd like to see if I can be weaned off all meds - just to see how I feel. I've been taking meds for depression, anxiety and sleep for so long I don't even remember what the real me feels like! The meds will always be there if I find I can't do it, right? I can't imagine feeling any worse than I have this past 3 months! I used to just carry Ativan in my purse IN CASE I needed it & usually that was enough. Lately however, I've been taking the maximum daily dose every day. This is crazy.....Anyway, right now I feel ok which is maybe why I can even imagine "drying out". I have to go now, I'll finish the rest of my answer later. Hope you have a nice lunch :) Kate14

for 19 år siden 0 +0 / -0 29

Hi Kate, I am feeling better....however, I did not say great. I am MUCH like you. Horrible mornings. I wake up and call my mom and she helps me get rid of some of my anxiety. I also drink a cup of decaffienated tea. I don't know if it helps but I think I think it does psychologically so, you know whatever works!! I don't know if you understand me here or if this is just something specific to my depression, but, I can start to hear and feel the real me from time to time. When I get like this...this totally panicky, doubting me is what I totally hear. It makes me exhausted fighting it all day, but I do. I am very tired right now and haven't really done anything but get up, go to work, and sit at my computer. Also, I was wondering, how long you were on Celexa before you switched and how long you were on generic celexa before you switched back and at what dosage.....this may have something to do with it also...who knows. I am currently on 40 mg of Celexa. I took it for about 5 years and then switched to the generic. I took the generic for closer to 3 months before I switched back to regular Celexa. I don't know, maybe the longer you were off it, the longer it takes to get back into your system. I hope you start to feel better because one of my worries now is that my Celexa just pooped out...and then I don't know what to do because I don't know if I would really want to be upped in dosage since now I'm already on a relatively high dosage and switching to something else makes me nervous too. But I have to keep reminding myself that it has only been 2 days and I can focus on some things if it is something that really make me happy or excited before....like my fiance coming to my work and bringing me lunch as he is today!!! Which it is about time for so I am going to get to it...but please keep me posted!!! Becky

for 19 år siden 0 +0 / -0 53

Hi Becky, Glad to see you're experiencing some improvement. Personally, I'm still far from normal, but I'm hoping it's in sight. The blackness lifts for a few hrs at a time, but is still lurking in the wings if I get too confident. You said something that interested me.... you mentioned the MORNINGS are still a problem. It's the same with me. I wake up in a bad space. Negative thoughts & worries come tumbling one after another, and I can't seem to shut them off. That lasts about an hour or so, and then the blackness lifts (or at least turns a pale grey). The rest of the day is a toss up. I can go for a few hours feeling fine, but so far I haven't had a whole day of feeling OK. At this point, I'm not even looking for "good"; OK will be fine. Oh well, patience is a virtue...... right? Take care, Kate14

for 19 år siden 0 +0 / -0 3

Becky, Glad you're feeling better! The silver lining in this Citalopram fiasco is that maybe our experiences -- as troubling as they have been -- will prevent others from going through the same bad stuff. And who knows, maybe the FDA will actually look into the situation (I won't hold my breath!). Dave (37punkboy37) ;)

for 19 år siden 0 +0 / -0 29

Hey all, I don't know if anyone is even still reading this...hopefully because we've all gotten back on regular Celexa and the days are much better!!! However, for some reason, I feel the need to post...its a type of therapy for me for some reason. I'm on day two back on regular celexa. I am feeling better....still a little anxiety in the mornings...a few stray negative thoughts. But all in all I am doing OK. Hope you all are as well!!! Becky

for 19 år siden 0 +0 / -0 53

Hi All, Health Canada has a publication called "Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter". I've reported my own experience to them. I've also let them know that it would appear that adverse reaction appears to be fairly widespread. Kate14

for 19 år siden 0 +0 / -0 29

Hey all, Today was the first day I was able to get back on the regular Celexa. It gives me hope that some of you have found relief with the regular. I am a chronic worrier, part of my problem....lol, and I just worry that maybe it isn't the medication. The generic is suppose to be the same....why is it so different and I begin to doubt myself. I'm feeling a lot better today, I don't think it is the effects of Celexa yet, BUT just my positive thinking (as much as I can) and the hope that being back on brand name Celexa will get me out of this mess. I guess I just feel so lied too about this....if it is true, I can't believe that this was allowed to happen. The hell that I have been through as I am sure all of you have been through......its just not fair. It makes me very angry that this has been allowed to happen. I wish there is something we could do to put an end to it. I think about all the people that are experiencing depression/anxiety or whatever for the first time and are being prescribed Celexa and getting the generic. If I hadn't been through this before, I would have given up...I just can't imagine the strength it would take to get through it. Anyways, I just wanted to update and vent. Thanks to all who are listening and keep me posted on your progress as I will on mine!!! Becky

for 19 år siden 0 +0 / -0 3

Becky, Yeah...Citalopram is nasty. When I switched back to name brand Celexa it only took a few days to get back to normal and I hope the same is true for you. So, hold on...you'll feel better! Dave :)

for 19 år siden 0 +0 / -0 3043

Hi butterfly, Yes, you are right. Celexa is related to Lexapro. I am providing the link from the manufacturer which outlines this relationship briefly. Please be sure to check with your doctor or pharmacist though for more information. http://www.lexapro.com/english/about_lexapro/default.aspx Casey ________________________________ The Depression Center Support Team

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