High Blood Pressure, Disthymia, Fibromyalgia: Lexapro & Celexa
Sorry if this post is repetitive, but I thought I would give more information,
and ask for any replies from anyone.
I have had terrible fibromyalgia for many years
as well as depression (dysthymia) and high blood pressure.
I have not gotten any help from antidepressants for depression,
but I think that Celexa has helped with my daily headaches.
I have had daily headaches, and I think the
Celexa may help subdue them.
This has cost me my libido and sex drive, as well as weight gain of 40 pounds,
I believe.
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I have been on Celexa for over 2 years at 10 mg.
I have been taking medication for high blood pressure, but it has been about
120/80 to 140/90 with the medication and 10 mg. Celexa.
The medications I am taking for high blood pressure are these 3 at one time:
Cardura 1 mg.
Norvasc 5 mg.
Amiloride 5 mg.
Recently, about 2 weeks ago, I switched from Celexa 10 mg. to Lexapro 5 mg.
I noticed that my blood pressure had surged up to 180/120 and I did not know
why.
I sure felt uncomfortable, breathing hard and my face was flushed feeling like
I was burning up!
I suspect it is the Lexapro causing the
high blood pressure,
and I have since switched back to Celexa 10 mg.
I would like to try getting off the Celexa 10 mg. also, because my sex drive
and libido have been non-existant,
and I want to see if I can be without it.
But, I have tried reducing, and going off slowly but the withdrawal is horrible.
I feel am truely addicted and habituated
to Celexa and do not know how I can
get off.
QUESTIONS:
1. Has anyone experienced HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE from antidepressants,
specifically Celexa or Lexapro?
2. Has anyone had trouble withdrawing from Celexa and can you recommend how I
can get off it?
3. Has Celexa caused weight gain for anyone else?
I would appreciate a reply directly to my email address gayboylaca@g…
Please reply.
Thanks.