celexa compared to xanax?

I know how frightened you feel about panic attacks and taking Xanax and Celexa I hope that I can ease your mind. First of all, no one has ever died from a panic attack. If that were true, I would be dead. I suffered from horrible ones. After taking a few different meds that did absolutely not good, I was introduced to a doctor who is a specialist in Panic Disorder. He prescribed Xanax. It worked. I felt tired at first but then my body got used to it. When I began to feel better, I very slowly decreased my dose.( and I noticed later that it started to make me feel tired again because I didn't need that strong of dose) This, by the way took me a few years. I also took Paxil later, when tapering off the Xanax. The Paxil made me gain 20 lbs. but that helped me even though I was off of the Xanax. I was then was able to go several years with no meds.

Something happened that caused me to get the panic attacks again. The reason is not important. I started on Xanax again, and Paxil. Here goes the weight again. I switched from Paxil to Celexa. I have had absolutely no bad effects, ( the weight is still there, yikes) but I am doing well, and I love my life.

My doctor once told me that if I had diabetes, I would take the prescribed medicine, so don't feel bad about taking it for my problem.

Every medicine has frightening warnings. Have you read the ones for aspirin or birth control pills. They are just as scary.

Put that aside. If you feel better, accept it and be thankful that a medicine prescribed by your doctor can help you. God Bless and take care.

Sorry, I don't know anything about ADD meds. But I know that I think more clearly and can finish a task much easier without the panic attacks. Talk to your doctor for more information.

Good point from the first answer. These meds are not for people under 18 years of age.

Celexa Vs Xanax

I'm going to answer this assuming you have decent insurance because the newer meds tend to have fewer side effects, but are more expensive. Most people have a good reaction with Lamictal as a mood stabilizer. I haven't had any side effects from it other than a little mental dulling at a high dose. However, everyone reacts differently to medication, so what works for one person won't necessarily work for another. It's a matter of being patient and finding the right combination for you. Abilify is an anti-psychotic, but it has mood stabilizing properties and I've heard of it being prescribed at low doses for anxiety as well. If benzos aren't an option and SSRIs don't work well for you, that might be a possibility. The most important thing is to have open communication with your psychiatrist to let him know what's working and what's not. Good luck.

celexa is an antidepressant usually used to treat depression. however, it can be used to treat other symptoms including anxiety, insomnia, hopelessness, etc. xanax is an antianxiety medication used to, temporarily, treat anxiety. it can be very addictive and is usually not used for longterm use. medications for ADD can cause anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia. all 3 medications are different and used for different symptoms. it is important to talk with your doctor and understand the different types of medications.

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antidepressants are dangerous they bring thoughts of suicide

there are natural antidepressants like st johns wort, also omega 3

read the sucess stories for depression on curezone.com

also read 'please do not label my child', also check out the feingold diet, it is for ADD, it is about eating foods without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives that eventually make you calm

take care - also most psychiatric medicines are not for those under 18 years of age - they are not FDA approved