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Are Lack Of Energy And Motivation With Overwhelming Normal Post Intake Of Celexa?

I have recently started on celexa and find myself to be having very weird side effects. Perhaps not out of the normal, but I feel myself feeling very overwhelmed and lack of energy and motivation have seemed to go hand in hand with starting this medication. Is this a normal side effect?
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Hello,

I read your message carefully and understood your problem.

Celexa is a drug prescribed by your doctor to help you with the stress by balancing serotonin hormone levels in your brain. This makes you feel more calm and relaxed.

Lack of energy and motivation are just some light side effects of this drugs and considered very normal.

You must not be worried about this side effect but if later other side effects especially those related to heart, menstrual changes and others that may look serious please talk to your doctor.

Till now I think you are doing great. Stay patient till the time for stopping the drug comes. After that, these symptoms will disappear.

Dr.Albana
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Are Lack Of Energy And Motivation With Overwhelming Normal Post Intake Of Celexa?

Hello, I read your message carefully and understood your problem. Celexa is a drug prescribed by your doctor to help you with the stress by balancing serotonin hormone levels in your brain. This makes you feel more calm and relaxed. Lack of energy and motivation are just some light side effects of this drugs and considered very normal. You must not be worried about this side effect but if later other side effects especially those related to heart, menstrual changes and others that may look serious please talk to your doctor. Till now I think you are doing great. Stay patient till the time for stopping the drug comes. After that, these symptoms will disappear. Dr.Albana