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What Causes Fatigue While On Celexa?
Question: Experiencing a lot of fatigue. Take Celexa, have taken it for a long time, 40 grams... Recently had blood tests came out well except Cholesterol was 255 with 85 good Cholesterol. Tiredness has been going on a while now...
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Hello, and thanks for your question.
If you have a history of depression and are experiencing fatigue, it may be worth trying a more "activating" antidepressant. These are usually Effexor, Cymbalta, Pristiq, or Wellbutrin. Any one of these is excellent for treating depression and may be less likely than Celexa to contribute to fatigue and may even help it.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
If you have a history of depression and are experiencing fatigue, it may be worth trying a more "activating" antidepressant. These are usually Effexor, Cymbalta, Pristiq, or Wellbutrin. Any one of these is excellent for treating depression and may be less likely than Celexa to contribute to fatigue and may even help it.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Thanks Doctor.... Does long term Celexa use contribute to low Iron (tiredness)??
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
No, Celexa does not affect iron levels in any way.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Detailed Answer:
No, Celexa does not affect iron levels in any way.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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