Oct 6, 2008
(Started Jul 06, 2003)
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Effectiveness
Moderate
(for Anxiety and Depression)
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Side effects
Severe
(for Overall)
(teeth grinding (bruxism), decreased sex drive (libido), reduced ability to feel)
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Burden
Somewhat hard to take
Dosage:
20 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Initially, the Celexa had a very calming effect physically. It improved my sleep and reduced digestive disturbances. The side effects were a 90% loss of libido and sexual function, severe teeth grinding at night and a moderate loss of emotional "depth of feeling". The reason that I stopped treatment was that after 4 years, it stopped working.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
decreased sex drive (libido), reduced ability to feel, teeth grinding (bruxism)