Last week on Friday, I realized that I was out of my Citalopram. That meant I went Friday, Saturday, and Sunday without my normal dosage of "keep your shit together."
Of course, I have now contacted my pharmacy and I am waiting for my doctor to approve my request for another three months worth of pills; however, the last few days have been rough to say the least. I have discussed the side effects of going cold turkey in the past, they are not pretty. Stopping Celexa too quickly may cause serious symptoms including: anxiety, irritability, high or low mood, feeling restless or changes in sleep habits. headache, sweating, nausea, dizziness. electric shock-like sensations, shaking, confusion. So, my official breakdown occurred Sunday afternoon while walking the Katy Trail with my fiance. Of course, I could feel this brewing inside of me since early Saturday, but I was not ready to explode until I went a full 3 days without medication. My mother came into town from Alabama on Friday, we had a relaxing evening, and even though I was trying to unwind I could feel the anxiety creeping in. My house was not clean enough, I wanted the weather to be nicer, I was missing my son. Desipramine is available as a brand-name drug called Norpramin. It’s also available as a generic drug. To be honest, I had never heard of Desipramine or Norpramin prior to investigating the world of pharmaceuticals and depression. NORPRAMIN® (desipramine hydrochloride USP) is an antidepressant drug of the tricyclic type, and is chemically: 5H-Dibenz[bƒ]azepine-5-propanamine,10,11-dihydro-N-methyl-, monohydrochloride. Inactive Ingredients The following inactive ingredients are contained in all dosage strengths: acacia, calcium carbonate, corn starch, D&C Red No. 30 and D&C Yellow No. 10 (except 10 mg and 150 mg), FD&C Blue No. 1 (except 25 mg, 75 mg, and 100 mg), hydrogenated soy oil, iron oxide, light mineral oil, magnesium stearate, mannitol, polyethylene glycol 8000, pregelatinized corn starch, sodium benzoate (except 150 mg), sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, and other ingredients. This drug is most commonly prescribed to treat depression. Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn't worth living.More than just a bout of the blues, depression isn't a weakness and you can't simply "snap out" of it. Depression may require long-term treatment. But don't get discouraged. Most people with depression feel better with medication, psychological counseling or both. During my review of this drug, the lengthy list of side affects was just as overwhelming as other anti-anxiety, anti-depression and mood control drugs. There are also some terrifying studies that have been done on desipramine compared to amphetamines. MORE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS-The more common side effects of desipramine can include:
SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTSCall your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Call 9-1-1 if your symptoms feel life-threatening or if you think you’re having a medical emergency. Serious side effects and their symptoms can include the following:
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Author32 year old mother of one crazy boy, full time career woman, anxiety ridden, compulsive, and irrational decision maker. Married to the love of my life, living the dream on the Gulf Coast. Rescuer of all 4 legged fur babies. Enjoy my ranting. Archives
August 2016
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