Question:
Will I be able to come off Celexa post-op?
I have been on celexa off and on for the past 3 years(more on than off) I have anxiety disorder, and while I apprticiate the medicine for controlling my stress and anxiety, I hate it for stealing all the joy from my life. I had went off the meds. to enjoy Christmas this year and I loved it ! However I didnt love the frequent panic attacks. I started researching this surgery around Christmas and recieved my approval around Valentines and I was so excited and looking forward to my new life. But shortly after I had to go back on my meds and now with only 2 weeks to go till surgery I couldnt care less. People are asking me if I am nervouse or excited and I'm like eehh I guess. I hate the way this medicine kills all emotion. Has anyone been on it pre-op and been able to come off after?thanks — Lindsay F. (posted on April 28, 2003)
April 28, 2003
Hi Lindsay- I was on Prozac for 5 years, and then celexa for a year, both
pre-op and post-op. I use it more for depression than anxiety, so our
experiences with it can be different, but I definately think it's possible.
I was abruptly taken off Celexa after an ulcer about 6 months post-op and
now I am 11 months post-op and doing fine without it. I have more of a
positive outlook on life and not as depressed and have a great self-esteem
for the first time in life, and feel I am doing well without any of those
meds. It's trial and error ofcourse, and don't stop taking it right after
surgery, b/c those can be emotional times as well. Goodluck to you!
— Lezlie Y.
April 28, 2003
I will be interested to see if I can stop taking Celexa after weight loss
also. I know that my PCOS and messed up hormones from being MO help to
cause my anxieties. If not, though, it's fine with me. I don't find that
Celexa interferes with me emotionally other than to control the
anxiety...in fact I'm happier than I have been in years now that I can
relax and stop obsessing! Good luck and keep us posted.
— Maria N.
April 28, 2003
I was on celexa pre op, but had to change to wellbutrin post op because of
an insurance change. i just went back on the celexa 2 days ago and i am
suffering from major side effects with it. i'm going to keep taking it and
hope that it passes but i am extremely fatigue and weak. those are things
that come with it.
— candymom64
April 28, 2003
Perhaps you could consult with a psychiatrist to see if there's a
medication that has the good effects of Celexa without the side effects. I
had to stop taking Celexa because all I wanted to do was sleep, and am now
on Lexapro which is much better. There are lots of medications out there;
see if you can find a psychiatrist who specializes in them. Good luck!
— sjwilde
April 28, 2003
I am 2 months post op and am also on celexa been on it for almost 2 years
and have had no side effects with it making me lose emotions for me it is
just the opposite it helped me enjoy life more, and I also take it because
of panic attacks and stress. Since the surgery I don't take it as much
because i have such a more happy outlook on life but if i go with out it
for 4 or more days I can tell my mood starts to slip and things start
stressing me out and keeping me up at night. So i take one for maybe two
days and it evens me out. M
— Jill C.
April 28, 2003
I was on Celexa for a few years and recently they changed me to Lexapro,
they say it is the same thing only they took out some ingredient it didn't
need???? So they tell me anyways, I never had a problem with either one!
— Saxbyd
April 28, 2003
I tried going off it, and had to go back on.
— Danmark
April 28, 2003
I had been on and off my Celexa pre op...I have ambivilent feelings about
taking it anyway. I did try to take it about 1 month post op when I got
really down but it made my stomach/pouch hurt really bad as well as making
be unable to sleep, even with Ambien. I stopped it immediately and have
not gone back since.
Some days I get panicked and think I need to be on SOMETHING but then I get
worried about the side effects and I never seem to be able to push myself
any further (to getting on something.)
— Lisa I.
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