Celexa, weight loss, PDD

[ann]

well, i have been on CELEXA for 2 months, for panic attacks.i lost 10 lbs the first month and feel as though i probably lost 10 more , i feel great but, i am a little worried i do not really want to eat much. i did run out, and i was miserable, bad dreams , and easily mad. should i be worried?

[ks kit kat]

I just started taking this med and the Dr. told me it would take several wks but I slept better than I have in mths not tired or anything during the day!!! should have went along time ago!!!! will keep you all updated thanks!!!!!

[ks kit kat]

you should go and get it its at walmart for 4.00

[stupidsexyflande rs]

I've lost 10 pounds in 2 1/2 months i don't have much of an appetite which is not good cause i'm too skinny anyway!

[GEORGIA]

Celeste wrote:

I was just given celexa for anxiety and PPD, i am worried about weight gain. Anyone experience weight loss or gain on celexa. I was given 20 mg.

I WAS ON CELEXA FOR A TOTAL OF 4 WEEKS! I FELT LIGHT HEADED NEASUES AND IVE BEEN PREGNANT B4 AND NEVER FELT LIKE THIS. I WOULDNT EAT AND NEVER FELT HUNGRY I COULD GO DAYS WITH JUST A CHIP OR TWO N B FINE! IM A THIN PERSON BUT I GOTTA APPETITE I LOVE SOME FOOD N WOULD EAT ALL DAY N GAIN NOTHING BUT CELEXA MADE ME LOSS EVERYTHING FOR FOOD AND IVE BEEN OFF FOR OVER 1 MONTH AND STILL DONT GOT ANY APPETITE AND DONT EAT HARDLY ANYTHING AT ALL! ILL NEVER BE MYSELF AGAIN!

[GEORGIA]

stupidsexyflanders wrote:

I've lost 10 pounds in 2 1/2 months i don't have much of an appetite which is not good cause i'm too skinny anyway!

I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND I LOVE SOME FOOD AND IM SKINNY I GOTTA FAST MATABALISM BUT I DONT WANNA EAT NUTTIN I USED TO WAKE UP N BE HUNGRY EAT ALL DAY AND NOW I DONT CARE TO EAT AT ALL I DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT OR MY STOMACH!!! I KEEP LOSING WEIGHT IM UNDER 100 RIGHT LOW AND WAS ON CELAXA FOR ONLY 4 WEEKS! IVE ALWAYS AVERAGED ABOUT 116 OR SOMETHING!THAT DRUG IS HORRIBLE!

[pockets]

Sunny One wrote:

I started citalopram 7 days ago. 20mg. I have never taken perscriptions of any sort before. I do smoke marijuana daily, a puff or two in the morning and then at night, generally no more but stopped the pot to try these meds. I don't like the meds and want to quit now cold turkey. It's only been 7 days so I thought it wouldn't be bad with the side effects that I've read may happen. I have experienced nausea, a bit of diahrea, tiredness and loss of appetite. I felt on the second day a burst of energy but mostly feel tired now. My doc eagerly perscribed them to me even after I told him I didn't want to take any meds. I broke down and thought I'd try. Since then I've been researching alternatives. I'd rather feel the ups and downs I guess than the flatness I've been feeling the last few days.

I take Ritalin and Celexa, I also smoke marijuana daily. When I don't smoke marijuana I find that I have a lot of the same side effects your experiencing. I would suggest smoking marijuana again, it will should help with the nausea, which may alleviate some of your other side effects. It may not be recognized for its medical benefits by the majority of the populace, but it definitely has proven to help people with a variety of different conditions.

[sillycooter]

i was perscribed celexxa about 2 wks ago... weighing in at about 186 at the appointment... now i currently weigh 180 1/2 lbs. i have not noticed any change in my appetite but i definatly dont mind the weight loss... but one strange thing i have noticed is EXCESSIVE yawning!! which is one of the side effects hmm??? not tired tho:)

[sig sauer]

sillycooter wrote:

i was perscribed celexxa about 2 wks ago... weighing in at about 186 at the appointment... now i currently weigh 180 1/2 lbs. i have not noticed any change in my appetite but i definatly dont mind the weight loss... but one strange thing i have noticed is EXCESSIVE yawning!! which is one of the side effects hmm??? not tired tho:)

I started on celexa three days ago, I feel tired and a little nausea, but if I can lose weight it will be worth putting up with some of the side effects, I know what you mean about the yawning, I had it while taking effexor. Good luck with the celexa...

[kim]

Celeste wrote:

I was just given celexa for anxiety and PPD, i am worried about weight gain. Anyone experience weight loss or gain on celexa. I was given 20 mg.

i have been on celexa 40mg 1 time daily. It has been close to 1 month that i have been on it. I have lost 20 pounds and still don't have an appetite. Hope this helps

[kim]

I have been on celexa 40mg 1 time daily. Its been almost 1 month. I have lost 20 pounds and still do not have an appetite. Hope this helps your question

[Victoria]

Jenny wrote:

I have been on Celexa for about a month now and I have lost about 10 lbs. I have absolutely no appetite at all. The only reason I eat is to keep from getting a headache. Alot of people say that they have gained weight but that is not the case for me. I have lots of energy, I have lost weight, and overall I feel great!

I just started on this new drug two days ago and have already noticed a decrease in appetite tremendously. I have to think about eating if I don't I won't. That is a great feeling not to be hungry all the time which I think part of that is linked to my depression. I also have noticed I have more energy and want to get up a take a 30 min. brisk walk. I have not excercised in so long, but it felt good to get up and move around.

[Victoria]

I just started on this new drug two days ago and have already noticed a decrease in appetite tremendously. I have to think about eating if I don't I won't. That is a great feeling not to be hungry all the time which I think part of that is linked to my depression. I also have noticed I have more energy and want to get up a take a 30 min. brisk walk. I have not excercised in so long, but it felt good to get up and move around.

[sig sauer]

Victoria wrote:

I just started on this new drug two days ago and have already noticed a decrease in appetite tremendously. I have to think about eating if I don't I won't. That is a great feeling not to be hungry all the time which I think part of that is linked to my depression. I also have noticed I have more energy and want to get up a take a 30 min. brisk wgalk. I have nont excerciseid in so lnong, but it felt geood to get up and mvove around.

I started on celexa a week ago and I'm feeling tired during the day, I take it in the evening between 7 and 8 also my dosage is 10mg. could you tell me what your dosage is and what time of the day you take yours. Thank-you for your input

[Robin]

After reading these comments I feel better about trying it. So today I will get my script filled and as the changes occur I will post my effects. I hope they are good.

[Victoria]

sig sauer wrote:

<quoted text>I started on celexa a week ago and I'm feeling tired during the day, I take it in the evening between 7 and 8 also my dosage is 10mg. could you tell me what your dosage is and what time of the day you take yours. Thank-you for your input

Hi there,
I am on 20 mg and take my dose around 1:30 pm.

[sig sauer]

Victoria wrote:

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Hi there,
I am on 20 mg and take my dose around 1:30 pm.

Hi, thanks for your reply, maybe this weekend I'll try taking mine around that time, keep me informed on how you are doing...

[Darlene]

Never done this before, but my fear brought me here. Thanks to all of you who have cited your weight loss. I have been on only 10 mg of citalopram for almost a month, now switched to 20mg, and have been losing weight that I don't really need to lose. I have been on the internet looking up cancers and blood disorders and weight loss, so am so thankful that I found this site to hear that others have lost weight while on citalopram. Maybe that's all it is. It hasn't seemed to affect my mood yet, though. Don't have as much energy as I used to.

[sig sauer]

Darlene wrote:

Never done this before, but my fear brought me here. Thanks to all of you who have cited your weight loss. I have been on only 10 mg of citalopram for almost a month, now switched to 20mg, and have been losing weight that I don't really need to lose. I have been on the internet looking up cancers and blood disorders and weight loss, so am so thankful that I found this site to hear that others have lost weight while on citalopram. Maybe that's all it is. It hasn't seemed to affect my mood yet, though. Don't have as much energy as I used to.

You'll find that it makes you tired, have you changed your eating or is it the same and you are losing weight.

[lauralee]

I was on Lexapro then went to celexa within the last 5 years. I gained 20lbs and I can't seem to loose it! I'm very active with a large family and houe to keep up with. I really think it's fron the meds.Did anyone else have these problems??