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Doctor insights on: What Are The Side Effects Of Celexa And Xanax

It depends: Celexa is better for long-term treatment/prevention of recurring attacks, and actually works well (as do other ssris, like paxil, (paroxetine) prozac, etc.). Xanax, on the other hand, is better for acute attacks, to be taken when you're actually having an attack. It's better not to take it all the time if possible, as it is a controlled substance, and, thus, more addicting. ...Read more

Sedation risk: There may be potential for increased sedation with Hydroxyzine and xanax (alprazolam). Hydroxyzine alone can be sedating. ...Read more

Yes but.....: These are questions you should be asking the prescribing physician and/or the dispensing pharmacist, who knows all your meds and has an opportunity to ask you more questions and give you more guidance. This is a low dose of Celexa, and a very modest dose of Xanax, (alprazolam) which should be a temporary fix until the Celexa gets to a therapeutic dose. Your physician and pharmacist should be your advisors. ...Read more

Yes but...: You are just as safe not taking any benzodiazepines and seeing how you function without it. In fact, benzodiazepines are increasingly being associated with memory problems and other side effects. ...Read more

Perhaps: But you should run the decision and discuss dosing with the prescribing doctor first. ...Read more

Shouldn't be forever: It's important that you believe this. The price you paid was high enough. The effects should not continue throughout your life. You need to move on and forgive yourself. Make sure that you benefit from the tuition, use the knowledge you bought - don't mess around with drugs! Even be careful of drugs prescribed by doctors. Think and care about yourself. That's a key to a good life. ...Read more

Starting two meds?: If you are starting two new meds at once and have problems (side effects you won't know which one caused the problem. Conversely if you start two meds and feel great you won't know which one helped. I say this because you don't list the Xanax (alprazolam) as a baseline medication. ...Read more

Celexa & Xanax (alprazolam): The Food & Drug Administration recommends a max dose of 40mg of celexa (citalopram) per day. Studies document that there is minimal therapeutic effect when you go beyond 40mg per day. There is an increased chance of arrhythmias at higher doses of celexa (citalopram). Using combo of Alprazolam and celexa (citalopram) can ^ risk for concentrating more poorly, impaired judgement, dizziness and feeling drowsy. This doesn't mean that you > ...Read more

Xanax (alprazolam): Is not a good sleeping pill, it has a long half life. For anxiety, take smaller amount during the day. ...Read more

Talk with doctor: Medications are not the only treatment one needs for agoraphobia. Psychotherapy is an important part of the help needed to recover from this problem. Please talk with your doctor about adding this to what you're doing, and possibly adjusting your medications. In your best interests, xanax (alprazolam) should be a temporary medication, not a permanent one. Good luck to you. ...Read more

Heartburn: I'm on celexa 20mg and xanax 0.25mg as needed. I take protonix 40mg for heartburn. my heartburn symptoms are a lil worse since I been taking my meds. ANS: I would fist try elevating the head of you bed by 8 inches but putting blocks under the feet. This keeps acid from running back at night and may help. Keep us posted. ...Read more

Yes: This combination can be very safe and effective in helping your mother feel better and have a better quality of life. Side effects can occur and may include drowsiness or GI related symptoms. There is a risk of addiction with Xanax (alprazolam) and it's use should be limited. Your mother and her doctor need to discuss this. Alcohol should be avoided. Psychotherapy with a trained therapist may also help. ...Read more

No: Ssri's are usually helpful In Reducing hot flash symptoms. Not causing them. ...Read more

Celexa (citalopram): Celexa is antidepressant which is commonly prescribed for an anxiety. There are other antidepressants available that approved for an anxiety as well. Celexa is a good medication, it will take 2-4 weeks to work. Benzodiazepam, such as xanax (alprazolam) is used for controlling immediate anxiety and panic symptoms but the effect does not last long, subsequently causes rebound anxiety symptoms. ...Read more

Depends: Xanax (alprazolam) and ambien together. ...depending on the dose and proximity can be a problem. ...Read more

Be careful: Xanax (alprazolam) or any valium like dru (any Valium like drug) has a high potential for addiction problems. Not only their track record for relieving anxiety is iffy. And can actually worsen and anxiety as withdrawal can happen readily due to their very short half-life. Celexa is way too low at 5 mg per day. Middle range dosages are 15 to 20 mg per day with a maximum of 30 mg/day-even in diabetes. Take care ...Read more

See Dr.: It is best not to be on those meds when you are pregnant. I would see a Dr. And let them know you are going to try and conceive and they can discuss weaning you off those meds and possible alternatives if needed that would be safer in pregnancy, best wishes. ...Read more

? effectiveness: Garcinia cambogia isn't known to interact with your medications, but research on its effectiveness for weight loss is very mixed. There may be much more effective ways to deal with weight concerns -- please talk with your physician. S/he may also know of nutritionists & trainers who could help you with long-term healthy lifestyle changes. So, not alarmingly dangerous, but? Effectiveness. ...Read more

Medication may: Be helpful w/your anxiety but consider psychotherapy as well. You can learn specific strategies to help you cope such as self-hypnosis, biofeedback, cognitive behavioral therapy, etc. Peace and good health. ...Read more

Possibilities: First of all check with your neurologist. There is usually some toxin, pathogen or allergen associated with a weird head sensation like your pulsating. Rule out any blood vessel as the cause of the head pulsating. Finally, rule out any infection at the occiput as the cause of either the pulsatiing or the cause of the anxiety. ...Read more

Caution!: Omeprazole raises the blood levels of Celexa which can lead to serious side effects. In general the highest dose of Celexa while on Omeprazole is 20mg per day. You really need to ask your doctor or prescriber to guide you as I do not know enough about your general health.
As far as alternating xanax (alprazolam) and Celexa my opinion is that this is not a good idea. Celexa is taken every day. ...Read more

As above: All medication can have side effect, but we take them when we need them. Medication that r written by u prescriber it make more sense to ask him /her about the safety issues. That way u show them u trust and appreciation. I am not aware of any drug interaction among these medication. However, people reaction can vary. If u notice any adverse event talk with u prescriber. ...Read more

Maybe: Please speak with your prescriber about this specific question. In generally though, taking all together should not significantly impact the effectiveness of each. ...Read more

Medications: All three of these can cause tiredness, sleepiness, drowsiness, depending on the dose, person, and reaction to medication. I would recommend though, primarily, that you do not take xanax (alprazolam) when you are driving. The others are considered safe to take when driving, and once you are stabilized on them and used to them, then you really not experience much fatigue from the metoprolol and celexa. ...Read more

Probably not: Celexa may, if they were testing for it, but they usually only test for whatever "illicit" substances they list. One Xanax (alprazolam) would not usually come up in commercially available hair tests. If you mean one Xanax (alprazolam) per day, then it would - one Xanax (alprazolam) ever would not. ...Read more

Prologed QT: Can be caused by either Prozac (fluoxetine) or celexa. Both of these meds have been used exstensively for >10yrs. It has only recently come to light that some persons can devreloped prolonged qt on their ekg which can predispose them to life threatening arrythmias. Celexa has gotten a black box warning. Xanax/benzodiazipine withdrawl can cause tachy arrythmias and other life threatening issues. ...Read more

Anxiety, Depression: “Sternum hurts all the time” is likely due to Costochondritis - inflammation of junctions where the upper ribs join the cartilage that attaches them to the sternum. See physician for Diagnosis and Treatment.
“Celexa Xanax (alprazolam) and acid reflux meds not working” discuss with Psychiatrist:
•Diagnosis
•Benefits and side effects of, Celexa Xanax (alprazolam)
•Decreasing the dose of medications
•Therapy
•Relaxation ...Read more

Xanax (alprazolam): Mainly sedation, lightheadedness, imbalance, dependency if continued regular use. ...Read more

Yes and no: Xanax (alprazolam) is a very short acting benzodiazepine and Klonopin is longer acting. Xanax (alprazolam) is much more addictive if used long term, but may act quicker. Neither is good long term as you develop tolerance meaning the same dose is no longer effective. It is better to fo find an antidepressant or a wide variety of other anti anxiety medications. ...Read more

Not sure of?: Are you asking are there interactions between the 2, or just what the SE's are of each. Lobelia is not meant to be taken orally, and can cause serious side effects, including convulsions and death. Lobeline, the main ingredient of lobelia, was touted as a smoking cessation aid, but was removed in 1993 by the FDA for lack of efficacy/safety data. Xanax (alprazolam) causes sedation, incoordination and dependency ...Read more