Posted by jrbecker on August 21, 2002, at 15:40:25
In reply to I need advice about celexa, posted by TAMYRA on August 21, 2002, at 13:45:44
I echo the advice to take it around mid-day. Are you an atypical sufferer (with hypersomnia symptoms and the like to begin with)?
What about a low dose of celexa in combo with buspar? buspar helps to increase the effect of the celexa, and only at higher doses does it become sedating. It's not too stimulating either (no direct epinephrine receptor involved), and the slight dopamine affinity with buspar might help keep you awake and somewhat focused despite the somnolescent effect of them as ADs. Might be a good option.
I had the same prob as you with Effexor, and more so with others like Wellbutrin. Of course, most of the regular SSRI's didn't help my energy level, just added to a latent tired but awake effect like you talked about.
Future forward, I'm looking towards better 5HT1a agonists coming out fairly soon, that like buspar (but hopefully more advantageous), will help treat atypical symptoms as well as augment possible SSRI meds.
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