Is it normal to feel sick and awkward after taking celexa?

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I have never been on any kind of medications other then OTC. I recently went to the doctor for anxiety. Well he claims I'm depressed along with ADHD and anxiety. So I was prescribed Celexa. I honestly do not think I need a depression pill. But figure what the heck, who knows maybe I do. Today was my first time taking it. I have felt extremely sick to my stomach and really strange. I'm aware that it takes a bit of getting use to and I need to give it time. But if I have to deal with feeling like this I will rather deal with my anxiety and forgetfulness. Anyone have experience with this kind of thing? Thanks.

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  • wigsplitz
    13 years ago

    I took it for a while and though I didn't feel sick, I didn't feel like myself. I was shakey and jittery.

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  • isacha1
    12 years ago

    I just took it last night for the first time. 10 mg. I woke up at 4am and i felt jittery and just sick. I felt weird. The only thing i can explain the way it made me feel is it made me feel like a deformed murderer. In other words like a monster. I will not be taking it again.

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  • bajan20
    12 years ago

    I took it years ago. It made me jittery and I threw up frequently which is not normal for me

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  • Shadyx8
    13 years ago

    Dam i wish i knew i docter like that, Iv put on a big show for many docters to try and convince them that i need medication but they wont prescribe anything, they just push me onto someone else in the medical field. but hopefully the psychiatrist will be more agreeable.

    sorry i couldnt aswer your question, have some food and water with it

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  • oOpolkadotOo
    13 years ago

    I'd probably stop taking it. Go back to your doctor and get switched to something else. There are lots of other options. I was on celexa and had too many side effects so I switched to something else and had no problems with it.

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  • alv1592
    13 years ago

    i've been taking celexa for a year now. it never made me sick, but i think it's had some reverse effects before..like i've felt depressed again for no reason. but i haven't had that much lately. maybe you should go back to your doctor. he may increase the dosage, or prescribe you a new medication.

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  • MadMar
    13 years ago

    It's day two and I feel like someone beat me up last night. Everything hurts. My face my body my head. 'm staring at the pill seriously wondering if feeling like crap for a few weeks is worth it.

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  • Sotchi
    13 years ago

    I have never had this experience but i remember my doctor warning me when I started antidepressants that it might happen and that my body would eventually adjust. You should talk to your doc about it.

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  • olenkelsey
    13 years ago

    I have taken celexa for my anxiety for over 3 years now and I have never once felt sick to my stomach after taking it. Although, I do take it after eating food.. if your taking it in the morning try to eat something before ingesting the medicine.

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