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nicola j
Member Username: Nicola_j
Post Number: 148 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Friday, March 25, 2011 - 10:57 am: |
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Has any one had any experiences with citalopram? I started this anti depressent today, 10 mg nic x
Nicola/25/ England/Cystic Fibrosis/ on the waiting list for new lungs. |
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Hostess Rise'
Board Administrator Username: Rise
Post Number: 15899 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Friday, March 25, 2011 - 02:17 pm: |
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Hi Nicola I am thinking of you and sending you love. Sorry, I have never heard of this drug.
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LynnJ
Member Username: Lynnj
Post Number: 41 Registered: 09-2010
| Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2011 - 05:55 am: |
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Nicola, My husband takes this med. It is the generic for Celexa. I think it's helping him. He hasn't had any side effects.
Lynn J hubby with double lung TX 10/2/10 |
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nicola j
Member Username: Nicola_j
Post Number: 149 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2011 - 08:57 am: |
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did he feel like it was helping straight away, or gradually over time? I was told it would take weeks to feel it working, but since taking my first tablet, i havnt cried once, which i was doing constantly. I feel unable to cry,which i dont fully feel comfortable with. but its alot better than sitting there sobbing making myself ill nic
Nicola/25/ England/Cystic Fibrosis/ on the waiting list for new lungs. |
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Jack R
Forum Leader Username: Jack_r
Post Number: 394 Registered: 08-2010
| Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2011 - 09:17 am: |
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Hello Nicola, Perhaps the dosage is to strong, suggest that you contact your CF doctor and discuss same.
Cardiac history going back to 1993. Heart Transplant received in Oct. 2004. Interesting first year and have been very physically active ever since. I currently am pro-active with the SE PA. Gift of Life and a member of Johns Hopkins patient administered Heart Transplant Foundation. Exercise - look around you and don't tell me you can't -Blog |
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LynnJ
Member Username: Lynnj
Post Number: 43 Registered: 09-2010
| Posted on Saturday, March 26, 2011 - 03:32 pm: |
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Nicola, My hubby was taking this med before he was ever transplanted. Recently, he felt like he needed an increase in his dosage. The doctor increased his dose and it is helping him. He has had a lot of complications with his transplant and has been very depressed. This is a good med for him. Take care.
Lynn J hubby with double lung TX 10/2/10 |
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Rita
Forum Leader Username: Rita
Post Number: 631 Registered: 06-2003
| Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 10:07 am: |
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A family member of mine recently started taking citalopram for depression and anxiety. Initially the medication made her very nauseous and reduced her appetite, but those side effects decreased after a few weeks. She has not experienced any other side effects and has found that over time the medication has helped reduce the symptoms of her anxiety and depression.
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papillonbleu
Forum Leader Username: Papillonbleu
Post Number: 1939 Registered: 10-2007
| Posted on Monday, March 28, 2011 - 08:35 am: |
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Dear Nicola, I was on citalopram for awhile for depression pretransplant. It seemed to help me a great deal without causing other side effects. I was also glad it could be gotten in a liquid form so I could put it through the j-tube I had then. Eventually though it seemed to lose its effectiveness for me. I am currently taking Venlafaxine, the generic of Effexor. I would talk with your doctor about any concerns you have about how the medicine is affecting you and hopefully something can be worked out. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Many hugs are being sent your way on the wings of hope.
Bobbiejo Forum Leader-Multivisceral dx: GERD 1995, gastroparesis 2002, pseudo-obstruction of the bowel 2004 multivisceral transplant, 6 organs, 10/06/05 University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
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bill70
Member Username: Bill70
Post Number: 1 Registered: 03-2011
| Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 03:20 pm: |
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I am on citalopram 10 mg. It works very well for me without any side affects. |
nicola j
Member Username: Nicola_j
Post Number: 156 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 06:01 pm: |
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Thanks everyone nic x
Nicola/25/ England/Cystic Fibrosis/ on the waiting list for new lungs. |
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