QUESTION:
Dear Dr. Heller,
Hello. My friend has been taking Celexa for about a week now and has been having the common side effects for this anti-depressant. My question is, in your opinion, how long do the side effects generally last?
Thank you for taking your time to answer my question. It is greatly appreciated.
ANSWER:
While some side effects go away, some persist – particularly the lack of orgasms. If the person has the generalized anxiety disorder (particularly if PTSD is also present [post traumatic stress disorder]) then additional medications will be needed to treat those problems and reverse the effects Celexa had on worsening those conditions.