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Posted by Kimbo on July 3, 2001, at 2:57:00
I've been taking 50-75 mg of Zoloft and 5-10 mg of Pamelor (nortriptyline) for 8 years for chronic low-grade depression. On the whole, despite the problems with weight gain and a lessening of libido, its been a godsend. Recently, however, I asked my pyschiatrist if I could try something else -- preferably something that will help me feel as good as I do on Zoloft, but address the weight gain/libido issues. She suggested that I try Celexa. Anyone have any stories they could share?
Thanks!
Posted by DebbieLynn on July 3, 2001, at 20:48:04
In reply to Switching from Zoloft to Celexa, posted by Kimbo on July 3, 2001, at 2:57:00
> I've been taking 50-75 mg of Zoloft and 5-10 mg of Pamelor (nortriptyline) for 8 years for chronic low-grade depression. On the whole, despite the problems with weight gain and a lessening of libido, its been a godsend. Recently, however, I asked my pyschiatrist if I could try something else -- preferably something that will help me feel as good as I do on Zoloft, but address the weight gain/libido issues. She suggested that I try Celexa. Anyone have any stories they could share?
>
> Thanks!
Hello...
I take Effexor XR 225mg and 20 mg of Celexa. I have been on Effexor for about 5 months total. I started Celexa about 4 weeks ago. The reason my doctor added Celexa is because the Effexor caused me to develop anorgasmia. It has helped. Celexa has also decreased my appetite. I have read that Celexa does not have many side effects. I haven't had any at all. Let me know how it works for you!Debbie
Posted by Tickle on July 3, 2001, at 22:21:30
In reply to Switching from Zoloft to Celexa, posted by Kimbo on July 3, 2001, at 2:57:00
> I've been taking 50-75 mg of Zoloft and 5-10 mg of Pamelor (nortriptyline) for 8 years for chronic low-grade depression. On the whole, despite the problems with weight gain and a lessening of libido, its been a godsend. Recently, however, I asked my pyschiatrist if I could try something else -- preferably something that will help me feel as good as I do on Zoloft, but address the weight gain/libido issues. She suggested that I try Celexa. Anyone have any stories they could share?
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> Thanks!I would like to thank Kimbo for asking that question. I am in the same situation I have been on Zoloft for 8 years and have no sex drive at all and an orgasam is a distant fond memory. (very sad about this and frustrated) My Psych is also going to start me on Celexa. I am desperate to have my sex life back again, well have one I can feel that is. I have even had yohimbine and those little blue pills that seem to work for men so well...They still don't kick start anything. Yes please, anyone with any input would be appreciated.
Posted by Bill L on July 5, 2001, at 12:42:38
In reply to Switching from Zoloft to Celexa, posted by Kimbo on July 3, 2001, at 2:57:00
I have taken Celexa for about 18 months. I have not had any weight gain. But I did have sexual side effects (although not as bad as with Prozac). Sexual side effects are common with all SSRI's including Celexa. A few months a go I added Ginkgo to help with sexual side effects and it has helped a lot. The medical article said to take 240 mg per day (120 twice a day) to help with SSRI induced sexual dysfunction. I take about half that amount with good results. Ginkgo is an anticoagulant so you need to be cautious about bleeding problems.
> I've been taking 50-75 mg of Zoloft and 5-10 mg of Pamelor (nortriptyline) for 8 years for chronic low-grade depression. On the whole, despite the problems with weight gain and a lessening of libido, its been a godsend. Recently, however, I asked my pyschiatrist if I could try something else -- preferably something that will help me feel as good as I do on Zoloft, but address the weight gain/libido issues. She suggested that I try Celexa. Anyone have any stories they could share?
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> Thanks!
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