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Will Celexa And Effexor Help With Severe Depression And Anxiety Causing Chronic Headaches?

Hi Doctor, I suffer sever depression and anxiety and my psychatriast has just put me on 4 mg of celexa up from 20 (after trying prozac, effexor and cymbalta. My mind is racing after three days and just won't stop, which I find strange considering I was on 20mg for 21 days. But, that is not my question, just some background information. I am also on Topomax 25mg twice a day for chronic headaches. I really don't believe these are doing a thing for me. Can I just stop taking these, or do I need to be weaned off of them?

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Brenda
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welcome to Healthcare Magic.

Headache can occur due to several medical and psychological conditions. During diagnosis all conditions need to rule out, as some of them may be alarming.

There is also need to rule out following medical conditions in your case: hypertension, migraine, vision problem, dental issues and infection of ear/nose/mouth/throat.

Celexa and effexor are good medicines for anxiety and depression. These will relieve chronic headaches if it is because of psychological issues. It is better to continue them as advised by your psychiatrist.

Wish you good health and all the best.

Regards,
Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal
www.99doctor.com
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Will Celexa And Effexor Help With Severe Depression And Anxiety Causing Chronic Headaches?

Hello, welcome to Healthcare Magic. Headache can occur due to several medical and psychological conditions. During diagnosis all conditions need to rule out, as some of them may be alarming. There is also need to rule out following medical conditions in your case: hypertension, migraine, vision problem, dental issues and infection of ear/nose/mouth/throat. Celexa and effexor are good medicines for anxiety and depression. These will relieve chronic headaches if it is because of psychological issues. It is better to continue them as advised by your psychiatrist. Wish you good health and all the best. Regards, Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal www.99doctor.com