Been On Celexa For 5 Days. I Feel Fatigued, Both

Posted on Sat, 15 Feb 2020

Question: been on celexa for 5 days. I feel fatigued, both physically and mentally. it makes me feel naseous. I got very depressed yesterday over something that would not have affected me. Is this normal? I am al trying to stop a kratom addiction I developed but I still have withdrawls and cannot have that at work. Does kratom put me at risk for SS?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soujanya (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It may not be due to kratom.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to ask a doctor service,

I have gone through your query in detail and can certainly understand your concern towards your symptoms.

I can say that the picture of symptoms doesn't seem to be due to XXXXXXX or kratom as it is not that dangerous.

And infact, celexa 5 mg is very less dose to cause such a serious serotonin syndrome.

So, the symptoms could be due to some other reason, to understand better need some more details.

Hope this information would help you.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soujanya (4 hours later)

Can i stop taking the celexa after 5 days? The side effects did not subside and I am depressed on it. I am not depressed when I am not on it. I was given it to stop a potential drug addiction but I want to use when i am on the celexa as it makes me feel bad. I have ceases taking the drugs to make sure everything works out.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soujanya (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can stop celexa if so.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back
I have gone through your follow up query and can certainly understand your concern towards your symptoms.

If you feel discomfort with the celexa instead of benefit, you can stop it abruptly as it is a very low dose.

You can start the combination of escitalopram and clonazepam for better results.

Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana