[DoctorBeaver (OP)]

[Karen W.]

Hey Doc what do you know about a drug called Citalopram???

[DoctorBeaver (OP)]

It's a SSRI. Prescribed for minor depression usually.

[Karen W.]

It's a SSRI. Prescribed for minor depression usually.

Is this one addictive?

[Karen W.]

I understand it is generic for cellerex or something like that This is one I have never taken until now..others have been.. not very effective. this  is newer and I know nothing about it other then a quick flier read.

[DoctorBeaver (OP)]

SSRIs are not thought to be addictive. Certainly they're a lot safer than older treatments.

Have a look here [/url]http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ssris/MH00066[/url]

[Karen W.]

Thanks doc That explained some about nausea, rash, increased sweating,drowsiness,Insomnia, agitation restlessness! All have increased at least by half... LOL

[DoctorBeaver (OP)]

I happen to have a pack of Citalopram sitting next to me at the moment.

[Karen W.]

Doc does it work assuming you know! At the moment it seems to be making me feel worse! will it get better.. it has only been a few days and I know it may take weeks..

[DoctorBeaver (OP)]

Doc does it work assuming you know! At the moment it seems to be making me feel worse! will it get better.. it has only been a few days and I know it may take weeks..

Research indicates that it can be effective. However, when Citalopram was prescribed for me I only took it for a couple of weeks before giving myself a hefty kick up the backside and forcing myself to "snap out of it".

You're right - it can take 6 weeks to start working.

[dentstudent]

Doc does it work assuming you know! At the moment it seems to be making me feel worse! will it get better.. it has only been a few days and I know it may take weeks..

Research indicates that it can be effective. However, when Citalopram was prescribed for me I only took it for a couple of weeks before giving myself a hefty kick up the backside and forcing myself to "snap out of it".

You're right - it can take 6 weeks to start working.

I know someone who is taking Prozak (spelling?) - this worked immediately, but does take a while to come off, because you don't want to revert to the depression.

[Karen W.]

Doc does it work assuming you know! At the moment it seems to be making me feel worse! will it get better.. it has only been a few days and I know it may take weeks..

Research indicates that it can be effective. However, when Citalopram was prescribed for me I only took it for a couple of weeks before giving myself a hefty kick up the backside and forcing myself to "snap out of it".

You're right - it can take 6 weeks to start working.

I am having a hard time with that healthy kick up the backside..failing miserably as a matter of fact!

[DoctorBeaver (OP)]

Prozac (fluoxetine) is evil!

[Karen W.]

Doc does it work assuming you know! At the moment it seems to be making me feel worse! will it get better.. it has only been a few days and I know it may take weeks..

Research indicates that it can be effective. However, when Citalopram was prescribed for me I only took it for a couple of weeks before giving myself a hefty kick up the backside and forcing myself to "snap out of it".

You're right - it can take 6 weeks to start working.

I know someone who is taking Prozak (spelling?) - this worked immediately, but does take a while to come off, because you don't want to revert to the depression.

I must say I hate them and the idea again. She said these have side effects but not as severe as some of the others.

Yes it is evil! I hope these are better!

[DoctorBeaver (OP)]

Citalopram is far preferable to Prozac.

[dentstudent]

What are the evilities of prozac?

[Karen W.]

I felt like I was not here. That everything was happening around me. Had worse problems.. then before not at first but after a while taking it.

[DoctorBeaver (OP)]

Prozac taker = zombie

[Karen W.]

Yep That about sums it up doc.. No personality at all! vegetable like!

[dentstudent]

Maybe it depends on the individual? There are just not any of these kind of side effects at all! In fact, they are restored to their former personality (which wasn't a zombie). The person they'd become through depression was the zombie, and god awful it was too!