Sharon Says:
I am 57 years old and about a year ago began taking lorzapam for anxiety (additional stress with work situation - layoffs and bankruptcy of the co). I learned that lorazapam was addictive, so I talked to my dr about changing to a different med. She receommended zoloft, but I didn't feel as tho I felt the way I should, so now I'm taking Celexa. I'm feeling better after taking it for the last couple of months, although I really dislike the dry mouth and weight gain. I used to walk 3 miles a day 5-6 days per week and lost about 12 lbs. After changing from the lorzepam to zoloft and now to celexa, I have gained about 8 lbs. back. I lost the initiative to talk my walks. I also feel that I crave foods high in carbs (never even had cravings during pregancy). Do others of you face the same issues? It just seems I'm too lazy (of course I prefer tired) to get up and get going again!
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Verwon Says:
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Tuesday, 9/23/2008 2:29:09 PM
Weight gain, appetite increase, fatigue and somnolence (Much nicer words! LOL!) are all very common side effects of this class of antidepressants and they do not usually wear off, but are experienced through the entire course of treatment.
I would also like to add that while this med is not considered addictive, because it is not frequently abused, anything that you put in your body regularly, for a long period of time, can cause dependence! Doesn't matter if it is your morning glass of orange juice or a Coke with lunch and stopping it abruptly will result in some withdrawal effects! http://www.prescriptiondrug-info.com/drug_details.asp?title=Celexa&page=1002110&ad=true
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