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Hi All 
I would like to know when is the best time for my mom to take Celexa. She was recently prescribed the medication and I would like to know when is the best time for her to take it. Any help is appreciated; thanks in advance. Christine
Response:
> I’d strongly advise taking it in the evening. It can make one drowsy, at > least in the first few weeks. If drowsiness continues to be a problem, > think about getting the doc to prescribe Wellbutrin (only 150mg) and take > it in the morning. I think it is a great combination.
That’s strange: My doc told me to take it before noon, at least in the beginning. Actually that made sense to me, because it did not make me drowsy, but rather to the contrary, I felt a lot more awake when I started it (woke up 2 or 3 hours earlier). Might be something that is different from person to person. I take it at 9 in the morning now, but I suppose it doesn’t make too much difference anyway. /ralph — I drink less coffee since I started Citalopram. — . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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>> I’d strongly advise taking it in the evening. It can make one drowsy, at > least in the first few weeks. If drowsiness continues to be a problem, > think about getting the doc to prescribe Wellbutrin (only 150mg) and take > it in the morning. I think it is a great combination. > That’s strange: My doc told me to take it before noon, at least in > the beginning. Actually that made sense to me, because it did not > make me drowsy, but rather to the contrary, I felt a lot more awake > when I started it (woke up 2 or 3 hours earlier). Might be something > that is different from person to person.
It varies depending on the individual’s response: for some people, it can make them quite drowsy, whilst for others it can cause insomnia, so it makes sense to adjust the timing of the dose accordingly. These affects are also prone to changing over time in some individuals, so it may need to be reviewed every now and again. I’d reckon that when starting, assume whichever side-effect will be the most troublesome, so if insomnia’s going to be a major problem, take it in the morning, whereas if drowsiness might be a bigger pain, take it in the evening, then adjust as necessary. As a caution, depending on the drug in question, it might be advisable to avoid taking two doses too close together. Citalopram is generally okay on this front, but the likes of dothiepin isn’t. Chris.
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I have been taking Celexa for about one year now. Actually, started out on 5 mg. and VERY gradually worked up to 40 mg. At first, there were some side effects (upset stomach, diarrhea, yawning, feelings of being speeded up). Also, I joined Weight Watchers in July and have lost almost 30 lbs. This was due in no small part to feeling so much better on the Celexa. For the first time in many years, I have very little depression (almost none), no anxiety, and can enjoy life like never before. It took about 4 months to really feel good. Hope this helps. I love this medication. Carole
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Celexa completely keeps me up. I take 80mg first thing when I wake up in the morning. I have to take Trazadone to sleep or I have complete insomnia. The same is true for a friend of mine. -Jessica
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> Hi All > I would like to know when is the best time for my mom to take Celexa. She was > recently prescribed the medication and I would like to know when is the best > time for her to take it. > Any help is appreciated; thanks in advance. > Christine
I take one in the morning and one early evening… I find it quite stimulating. For others, the opposite is true. Try it one way, and if it causes problems try it the other 
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