CELEXA Reviews (CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE)Average Rating: 3.2 (1099 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare CELEXA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR CELEXA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | depression | limited | better than prozac and wellbutrin both of which it reid and had terrible side effects | F | 29 | | 8/20/2001 | 5 | anxiety | like | felt good | M | 47 | 10 1X day | 11/5/2010 | 5 | DEPRESSION | YAWNING | I HAVE TAKEN THIS SEVERAL DIFFERENT TIMES IN MY LIFE. ONCE IN HIGHSCHOOL AND ANOTHER WHEN I WAS ABOUT 21 AND AGAIN AT 24 RIGHT AFTER I HAD MY CHID AND WAS GOING THROUGH POST DEPRESSION. I HAVE ALL GOOD THINGS TO SAY ABOUT THIS MEDICATION. ONLY FEW WARNINGS OF ADVICE. TAKE AS LITTLE DOSE AS YOU CAN ( I TOOK HALF A PILL DAILY) AND THE OTHER IS IF YOU ARENT VERY DEPRESSED DONT TAKE IT. SO IF YOU ARE SLIGHTLY DEPRESSED DONT TAKE IT BECAUSE IT WILL MAKE IT WORSE. I HAVE DONE THAT. WHEN I WAS GOING THROUGH MY POST DEPRESSION I KNEW I HAD A FEW REMAINING PILLS FROM MY LAST BOUT OF DEPRESSION SO SINCE I COULDNT SEE MY DOCTOR FOR A FEW MONTHS (SHE WAS THAT BOOKED) I TOOK A HALF OF PILL AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER HOURS FELT BETTER. I ONLY TOOK ANOTHER HALF THE NEXT DAY AND NEEDED NO MORE I WAS INSTANTLY PICKED UP OUT OF IT. IF IT WERE ANY HIGHER DOSE I WOULDNT RECOMMEND JUST STARTING AND STOPPING THIS WAY. ALL IN ALL IT IS A FABULOUS DRUG THAT MAKES YOU YAWN ALOT BUT THATS A SIGN ITS WORKING. IT HAS BEEN GREAT FOR ME AND I RECOMMEND IT. AND IF YOU HAVE ANXIETY CELEXA GOES WELL WITH THE MILD YET VERY EFFECTIVE VISTARIL. | F | 25 | 1X day | 6/16/2011 | 5 | depression | Celexa has absolutely changed my life in every way. I almost never have crazy attacks of crying spells and depression, and my anxiety level has decreased significantly. This is the first anti-depressant that has not impacted my sex drive or given me any stomach problems. I can't believe I spent so many years without it. | F | 25 | 1X day | 11/3/2011 | 5 | Depression | Total GI issues on this but I didn't mind. I took it right after I gave birth and lost all my baby weight on it. I'm back on it and losing weight again. It's a weird hungry-but-nauseous combo. Yawning, drowsy, etc. Def had to take it at night. Made my pupils dilate and my eyes got wide as saucers, got super sensitive to light. Side effects lasted a week or two for me then I felt better than I had in years. | Was on 10mg x day a few years ago for post-partum depression. Back on it again at 20mg x day for depression/anxiety. Side effects early on may drive you crazy but it's totally worth sticking to, because it gets WAY better. | F | 27 | 20 1X day | 12/14/2011 | 5 | | 7/7/2006 | 5 | depresiion/anxiety | I felt strange for the 1st 3 weeks, very spaced out and that was just on 10 mgs. I then went on to 20 mgs and after about a week I woke up and felt like someone had opened the curtains (all you depressives will know what I mean!) | I have suffered from bouts of depression/anxiety for 30 years for no apparent reason and have tried every way to cope with them, tablets, relaxation, willpower but these are the best! Very subtle, no racing thoughts, wanting to see people, and feeling glad to be alive. The only drawback I've found is effect on my sex drive which is upsetting but not as bad as being depressed. My doctor is going to put me back on 10 mgs (Cipramil Brand) to see if it helps. Don't give up on it over the 1st few weeks, it really is worth sticking to it! | F | 50 | | 2/25/2003 | 5 | | 7/26/2002 | 5 | Anxiety | A bit twitchy. | It made me pretty hyper. Music sounds 10 times better. I liiiike. | F | 22 | | 12/9/2009 | 4 | Depression | Sleepiness | M | 24 | | 8/8/2003 | 4 | M | 42 | | 8/18/2003 | 4 | anxiety | none | M | 32 | | 12/11/2002 | 4 | depression / anxiety | tremor / hand shake a bit no sexual side effects at all - increased dosage and still had absolutely no change in ejaculation | M | 34 | | 9/11/2002 | 4 | depression | | 10/8/2002 | 4 | | 4/26/2002 | 4 | menopause/depression | I forgot to mention that Celexa reduced the number of hot flashes I was having. | Could feel mood improve in a matter of days. Did not feel drugged. It just seemed that little things bothered me less, and the black cloud was gone. Still felt all emotions but was less edgy. | F | 56 | | 11/29/2006 | 4 | | 9/7/2005 | 4 | bi polar | made me hyper | F | 18 | | 5/18/2006 | 4 | Anxiety/Panic | Maybe more talkative, chatty. No apparent weight change (but it's early). No apparent change in Libido; no change in sexual functionality or erectile capability (So, Yay). Crazy, epic, amazing dream activity (thumbs-up on that). | I began taking Celexa after a decade of using Paxil (successfully) to control anxiety and panic. The Paxil simply stopped working, over time. My doctor asked that I try Pristiq, which seemed to have worked for about six months. Not long ago, I slipped into a state of near-constant anxiety, with minor panic symptoms. I began taking low doses of Klonopin: 0.5mg, twice per day (totaling 1mg per day), for short-term relief. The doc prescribed Celexa. I've been on it for about five weeks; it seems to be doing it's job. I am less anxious and less likely to get that panic thing that pops up, occasionally. My outlook it better, in general, and I'm more outgoing. So far, based on a short duration of treatment with this med, I'd have to say that it's a good choice (for me). Note: the benefits didn't start showing up for at LEAST one month. Like all SSRI medications, one typically doesn't see any real effectiveness for several weeks, upon beginning. My hope is that this medication continues to work, and not "poop out", like the Paxil did. I'd be happy if I can get a good decade out of it. For now, I will continue taking 40mg of Celexa, and 1mg of Klonopin, daily. Over time, I may eliminate the Klonopin (slowly), should I feel that's an option. | M | 48 | 40mg 1X day | 3/8/2010 Patient History | 3 | Major depression | excessive sweats, delayed orgasm, forgetfulness | Dr. says I have had a "partial response" but it is taking a long time to get the right doseage. | F | 39 | | 2/15/2001 |
CELEXA (CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE): Citalopram is used to treat depression. It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. FDA Approval Date: 1998-07-17 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)