Hi Becky,
As I've already posted, I've been going through the same nightmare you & others on this thread have been going through. I got my old Celexa back yesterday; so to-day was the first opportunity I had to take it. It's too early to say that I feel normal again, but at least I've got some hope now. I didn't know WHAT was happening to me before! The hole I've been in since first starting the Citalopram was far worse than anything I'd ever known before. I just know that before long we're going to hear that it's been taking off the market - like so many others. At least if I can do anything about it, it will.
As of to-day, the depression "seems" a little better - but that could be just because I anticipate an end in sight(?). One day is too short to see a major difference. One side effect that is still very much still with me is the tingling under my skin (as if I had the shakes), and the fever that comes and goes almost every 1/2 hour. The constant headache is still with me too, as are the recurring feelings of "dread" ( that's the best way I can describe it).
I'll keep you posted when I can see a real difference. Good luck to you, Becky. I'm glad you switched back. I'm starting to believe that the pharmaceutical companies put profits far ahead of peoples' well-being. Aren't I naive!!
In doing the research behind some of the newer meds, I've seen cases where the trial period consists of as little as 4-6 WEEKS and then they're released for sale labelled "safe".
I still don't know if the seizure I had 3 weeks ago had anything to do with the Citalopram; I'm still undergoing tests.So far I've had a CT scan, an EEG, and I have to go for an MRI in June.
Bye for now, Kate14
