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JOURNEY THROUGH CELEXA®
by Nikki and Anne Heart ♥ February 26, 2026
*Although we wrote this post together, we have chosen to present the following through Nikki’s eyes.
Nikki's Story: Journey through Celexa
In the early spring of 2013, I was prescribed a new medication, Celexa, as part of my treatment plan.
By that point, I had sought out a different health‑care practitioner—someone I believed had the experience and insight to guide me toward a plan that might finally bring relief. With that hope in mind, I agreed to continue with a medication‑based approach.
During our first discussion, I explained the three drugs I was already taking. She recommended that I stay on all of them and add Celexa as a fourth medication. My starting dose was a 10 mg pill, which I was instructed to cut in half.
Within just a couple of days, I became extremely ill. I developed severe stomach pain and a frightening sensation that my throat was closing each time I took the pill. I was immediately told to stop Celexa.
Despite stopping the medication, my symptoms didn’t improve. After ten days with no relief, I was advised to try Celexa again—this time at only a quarter of the pill. Within two days, my condition worsened, and I was once again instructed to discontinue it entirely.
My withdrawal symptoms from Celexa subsided after about two weeks, but my overall health remained poor. And so, yet again, I was prescribed another medication: Effexor.
Tips for Awareness Regarding Your Prescription Treatment Plan
1. Be Mindful of Drug Combinations
When you’re prescribed multiple medications at the same time, it’s important to consider how they may interact with one another.
Even if each drug is considered “safe” to take with another, the combination may affect your body differently than expected.
Any time a new prescription is added to existing medications, take the time to look into possible interactions.
Different combinations can lead to very different outcomes, and awareness can help you recognize early signs of a problem.
2. Understand Whether a Pill Can Be Safely Cut
I was initially instructed to cut my Celexa tablet in half. After reacting poorly, I was then told to cut it again and take only a quarter of the pill.
This experience taught me the importance of researching whether a medication can actually be split.
Even if a pill has a score line, cutting or altering it may not always be recommended. You can call the pharmaceutical company directly whether or not a pill can be cut.
Be cautious when asked to cut a pill smaller than half—the score line is typically designed only for a single split.
3. Investigate the Cause of Severe Reactions
If you’re experiencing strong or unexpected reactions to a prescription drug, it’s worth asking deeper questions.
Could you have a chemical sensitivity to preservatives or artificial ingredients in the medication?
Are there underlying health issues—such as thyroid disease, gluten intolerance, nickel allergy, or other hidden conditions—that might be influencing your response?
Exploring these possibilities can help you better understand your body’s reactions and advocate for safer, more effective care.
” The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence.”
-Albert Einstein-
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Note: All information in “Nikki’s Story and Mom’s Story” are based on detail journals covering seven years of Nikki’s life on prescription drugs.
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