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What Do Lack Of Emotions While On Celexa Indicate?
Question: I have been prescribed celexa 10 mg for about a week 1/2 now. Am having feeling of no emtion which is really bothering me. How long til this passes
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
I am guessing that if you were prescribed Celexa, this is either to treat depression or anxiety. Feeling no emotions would actually be consistent with depression, which Celexa is intended to treat. I do not think Celexa itself would cause a loss of emotion, as this is not a side effect associated with this medication. In any event, I would expect this sensation to stop by about 2-4 weeks after starting the medication. So I would expect this to stop soon for you.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
I am guessing that if you were prescribed Celexa, this is either to treat depression or anxiety. Feeling no emotions would actually be consistent with depression, which Celexa is intended to treat. I do not think Celexa itself would cause a loss of emotion, as this is not a side effect associated with this medication. In any event, I would expect this sensation to stop by about 2-4 weeks after starting the medication. So I would expect this to stop soon for you.
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 link 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 link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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