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Posted by Kathleen6674 on September 2, 2001, at 22:48:12
I've noticed that my psoraisis has gotten a bit worse since I started Celexa.
Is this a side effect or just coincidence? Has anybody heard of skin problems flaring up when taking (or adjusting to)ads?
Psoriasis does flare and wane, to some extent, however...
Just wondering if anyone knows about or has experienced dermatological effects from psych meds...
Posted by mila on September 3, 2001, at 0:41:27
In reply to Celexa and skin problems, posted by Kathleen6674 on September 2, 2001, at 22:48:12
Hi Kathleen,
ADs somehow cured my psoriasis (i had it for 24 years), and when i went on Celexa i did not experience the flare up, or return. psoriasis was slowly going away while i've been taking paxil, prozac, and effexor. celexa was next on the list, but fortunately it hasn't affected my skin. I've been on celexa for only 3 weeks, and then quit. i had bad psychological effects on it. Maybe celexa is not a perfect AD for you. Psych meds do affect skin. In my skin clinic they have a psychiatrist on staff to support treatment of skin disorders with psychiatric medications and therapy.
mila
Posted by chloe on September 3, 2001, at 10:28:05
In reply to Celexa and skin problems, posted by Kathleen6674 on September 2, 2001, at 22:48:12
> I've noticed that my psoraisis has gotten a bit worse since I started Celexa.
>My psoraisis is marked worse lately. I never consider the possibitlity that Celexa was a factor. My assumption is that the 400 mgs of Neurontin I take is causing all the drying and cracking of my skin. Everytime I try to increase the Neurontin, I wake up the next morning feeling my skin and scalp all tight and dry. I have had to decrease my showering to every other day. I just don't produce any oils anymore.
So, yes, psych meds definitely affect the skin in my case. I sure wish there were some solution to the dryness. Especially since I am finding this med regime somewhat helpful.
HOWEVER, as you said, psoriasis does flare and wane. Perhaps the initiation of Celexa in your case, has caused some sort of stress reaction in your body, that has caused a flare up??? I do hope things settle down for you soon.
Chloe
Posted by Jean B. on September 4, 2001, at 21:40:23
In reply to Celexa and skin problems, posted by Kathleen6674 on September 2, 2001, at 22:48:12
Hi Kathleen,
I don't have psoraisis, but everything I've tried so far causes me to itch all over. No rash, just very intense itching. I have been on effexor, welbutrin, remeron, xanax and prozac. I am now trying the liquid prozac. I read a thread on here about the nonactive ingredients causing an alergic reaction. So far, I am still itching. I called the pdoc today, and she put me on claritin. I also practically bath in calamine lotion twice a day and I use moisturizers often. My skin is soft and not dry at all. I have always been sensitive to medicine and can't take extended release sinus meds. I only take 20 mg. a day of prozac and it works for me. When on effexor, it only took 37.5 mg a day, but the itching was the worst with it. Anyone out there have this problem and what finally worked for you?
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