anyone take Celexa? - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

mkjohn · 07-07-2007, 09:25 PM

Hi ladies, I have been a long time reader but don't post very often. I was wondering if anyone takes Celexa and if they gained weight while taking it? I am in a "funk" these days and I eat out of boredom. I need to find something more useful to do with myself. I am getting back on WW and I also suffer with PCOS so dieting is very hard for me. If anyone would like a WW buddy I am always available.

Thanks
Keitha

Mom2Gaby · 07-08-2007, 01:44 AM

Hi,
I was put on Celexa last Sept. I had a lot of anxiety and the drug calmed that. It helped with my binging.
I gained though. The guilt from eating went away, which I liked, I felt normal. I probably gained 20 pounds from the drug and more since. I have been able to lose 20 pounds in the last 2 months with about 20 more I would like to shed.
Best to you

moskau · 07-08-2007, 07:16 AM

Hi there,

I'm on Celexa and it's done wonders for my anxiety. I also lost weight on it to the tune of about 2 stone so far (that's 28 pounds I think).

It's very effective drug, the only thing is at first I suffered with nausea as a side effect, I still get that now and again especially if I'm silly enough not to take it on a full stomach.

I hope it works out for you!

mkjohn · 07-08-2007, 04:13 PM

Thanks ladies. I have been on Celexa for about 5 years now. It has helped but unfortunately my weight has gone up with it too. Starting WW next week. I have company this week and it would just be to hard to do.

Thanks again for your support
Keitha

Mom2Gaby · 07-08-2007, 04:20 PM

You need to change your ticker Keitha!! Congrats on the 3 pounds!

I have heard wonderful things about WW, I am sure you will do great!
I was 170 when I went on Celexa. I never really thought about the drug putting on the weight but the calm that came with the drug made me not feel guilty anymore. So I ate. lol
Plus I had a BF at 170 and we were eating out a lot by April I tipped at 206!

anyway,best again!!

moskau · 07-08-2007, 05:26 PM

Oh hey, you have to let us know how you get on!

I'm far too shy to go to WW

but I'd love to know how it works out for you.

mkjohn · 07-09-2007, 05:03 PM

I really like the WW plan. I was to shy at first but this is something that I really want to do so I hide my embarassment. It isn't so bad for me. I tend to stick to the plan better knowing that I have to get on a scale infront of someone. The scales are all digital now and no one can see them. That helps out a lot. I will keep you updated on my weight loss as I start the program. I plan on keeping a journal this time around.

Thanks for your support ladies.
Keitha

settie · 07-09-2007, 09:16 PM

I've been on Celexa for about 6 months and it has worked miracles for my anxiety. I have been losing weight but I also take a steroid and I cut it in half at the same time so I really think it's the lower dose of steroid that is helping with my weight loss. I did have quite a bit of nausea but only for a week or so.

ShootingStar · 07-28-2007, 02:15 AM

I have been taking Celexa (citalopram) for over a year, the first month was awesome weight-wise, I just wasn't hungry. Of course that didn't last. I have gained 15 lbs since then, but it is not due to the meds, just ME. I pity the fool who would mess with my Celexa! *lol*

Brisco444 · 08-14-2007, 01:09 PM

I have been on Celexa for 5 years, and as my dose was increased my desire exercise etc diminished. I gained weight after making my WW goal. Last year, I started taking Lamictal for Bipolar 2, and it has succeeded where Celexa never could. My psychiatrist is helping me wean off the Celexa, and in the past month I have had more energy again, and no desire to just sit around and eat. My weight loss is picking up steam again.

So, although I won't say my weight gain on Celexa was caused by the meds, it certainly made me tired and unmotivated. My appetite was there with a vengeance.