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celexa

Posted by Allen Lundgren 
celexa
August 26, 2013 03:48PM
Dr putting me on celexa having much anxiety , anyone have good results with this ?? on nothing right now thanks
Re: celexa
August 26, 2013 04:03PM
Celexa is an ssri (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). Although no medication works for all patients, most HD patients have had good results. My own experience with Lexapro (an SSRI closely related to Celexa) is that it relieved depression AND anxiety. And one really good benefit is that SSRIs raise levels of the neuroprotective BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor) which are known to be reduced in HD patients.
Re: celexa
August 26, 2013 04:28PM
Thank you
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