February 10th
2005
11:04 AM
I began taking Celexa, once 2 years ago and decided to give it another try 1 year ago. It has worked for me. I have noticed weight gain over the last year but not sure I can attribute it to the Celexa. I have MS and chose Celexa when I was having a very emotional time, many things, Cancer, a relocation and everything that goes with MS. I chose only to go on 10mg of Celexa the 2nd time around. I now am cutting down to taking it every other day. I am waiting to see how I feel and taking it slow. What I have found is that I have been sleeping great. I also have picked up in my life: coaching a 2-3 grade team, and exercising when my young ones are in school/preschool. I am a stay-at-home mom and the exercise and coaching feeds my unused energies. I also find at least once a month time to get out with the girls. I find much strength in my women's bible study as well. One thing that I have learned is: At the time I took the Celexa I really needed it to pull me out of the slump. It will be a daily struggle just like MS to sometimes stay on top. Just as I have to keep track daily on my calendar my vitamins and MS drug therapy, I need to be aware of what brings on my depression. (at least those things I can control) Also!! ...When it takes me more effort on those days to stay on top, I need to remember that I am not any less a person because I have to work hard at it.
To me Celexa is a quick fix just as other drugs are. Change your life style. Slow down and sit in the sun!
This positiveness can come and go but it is something "I Choose" to work at. It is work! JS
March 21th
2008
3:16 AM
So I started taking YASMIN in December 07. I switched to YAZ in January 08 and just quit a week ago. So about 4 months of bc. A week ago, I broke out in hives and rashes. I would itch one spot and then others would form. The areas get hot and the welts raise up my skin. It started when I was out in the sun but it couldn't have been sun poisoning because I never got burnt. I am diagnosing myself rather than a doctor because they do NOT know everything. After reading into the YAZ and YASMIN side effects, I am not risking anymore problems. Oh and I got an upper respitory infection along with the rash. This lingering cough has a weaze and phligmy sound. My friends are concerned with it too. I have never been the type of person to suffer from any major sickness or skin problem. I am tough skinned and have never gotten any kind of food allergy. I am 24, 5'6'' and in semi-athletic shape. I am an actor and model and I cannot afford to get rashes and a bad horsey cough! YAZ was great for 2 months and now bam! Downfall happening. Temporary relief-cortozone cream and antihistamines like benadryl.
-- By lisaann983 | Reply | (8) replies | Private Message meYAZ benefit-clear skin, no PMS
YAZ side effect-rash, no sex drive/libido loss, difficult/no orgasm, appetite like a hog! Food #1 thought. Packed on pounds quick.
YASMIN benefit-clear skin, lost weight quick
YASMIN side effect- a little loopy, speech impediment, no sex drive/libido loss, no orgasm, couldn't even fake an orgasm!