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 | anxiety, panic attacks | Very thirsty in the morning, LOST 10+ lbs (I was already thin), have less get-up-and-go, completely unexpected feelings of greater compassion and warmth toward others, much improved marriage relationship. My previously ulta-organized desk, closets, kitchen are now messy. | I have been taking this drug for 1.5 years and have had excellent results. I currently take a very high dose -- 60mg -- which I will be gradually reducing to 40m in the months ahead. It's difficult to explain the positive changes in my life since starting the drug. I was having panic attacks that were interfering with work and I had gotten to the point where I would freak out in a department store if I couldn't see the exit, I was fearful of crowds, over-heated rooms, elevators, locked doors. All of these problems resolved (no therapy). I have to wonder though whether I will be able to eventually drop the drug and retain all these benefits, including a newfound all pervasive patience that makes it possible to now smooch on the sofa with my husband of 24 years. The old me who would spring out of bed before dark each morning to go for a run is gone, but the new me is pretty darn okay with things. | F | 47 | 18 months | 1/4/2010 | 4 | situational depression/anxiety | At first headaches, fatigue. After a couple of weeks, it really helped. Felt great until I realized, although my only son was terminally ill, my beloved, adored husband, still desired sex... This drug nixed my sex drive. | All these drugs have awful side effects. Some times we have to live with them. Thank you all for your candid opinions. It has helped me going from bad to worse. Wellbutrin did help with the sex drive...If it only worked for anxiety! | F | 47 | 1.5 years | 5/10/2005 | 4 | anxiety | tiredness muscle pains | F | 47 | 12 months | 1/25/2005 | 4 | anxiety, depression | The first few months I was taking 40mg, then dropped to 20mg (mistake) and finally found the sweet spot at 30mg. The first couple of months were terrible; I wanted to sleep constantly, but yet was unable to sleep at night. Ended up getting in an accident; was more tired than I have even been in my life, seemed to go on for weeks. I also stopped drinking at the same time. The sexual side effects were frustrating at 40mg which was another reason I dropped down to 30 (the reduction was positive). | After taking it a few months and seeking consuling, I feel much, much better. I wanted to quit taking it so many times during the initial months due to the side effects, but now I am very pleased that I stuck with it and 'experimented' with the dosage. | M | 47 | 1 years 30 1X day | 10/9/2010 | 4 | Migraine/Dizziness | First two weeks I had headaches, nausea, sweating, alternating with waves of euphoria. These eventually went away. My only continuing side effect is difficulty ejaculating. | This medicine has worked wonders for my migraines and dizziness. It has pretty much cured my vertigo. I have not gained any weight, maybe lost a couple of pounds but I was trim anyway. Though I am taking it off label (not for depression), it has put a floor under my bad moods and it has increased my patience. The only problem is that it takes me a long time to ejaculate. My poor wife! | M | 47 | 8 months 30 mg 1X day | 5/1/2012 | 4 | Prolonged depression | None | I had been depressed for years. I keep thinking that things would "get better when....." : When I moved, when I got a different job, when I lost a few pounds. Nothing worked. I never did feel better. I discussed this with my ob/gyn, who had seen good success rates with Celexa on postmenopausal women and depression. I had a complete hysterectomy at 27, so I decided to give it a try. Since starting on Celexa 6 years ago, I feel like my moods are more "leveled-out". Nothing can make life's little problems and hurts go away, but when you're constantly feeling depressed, sometimes it takes a medication to help. | F | 47 | 6 years | 10/3/2005 | 4 | Depression/obsessive tendencies | Initially, a dull edge to feelings which lifted after the first few weeks. Some tiredness. | This drug helped me a lot in about 3-4 weeks. I've had some recurrence of depression which is fairly normal in the fall of the year for me. One really good thing I've noticed is that I no longer suffer from "dry mouth", a side effect of many other anti-depressants I've taken. | F | 47 | 4 months | 9/26/2001 | 3 | Depression, anxiety | nausea, headache, insomnia, yawning, jaw clenching, lack of emotion, loss of appetite (good) | Had previously taken Paxil in the past and it worked immediately and very well but I gained 50lbs and cracked teeth with the jaw clenching. It's been 2 weeks on the Celexa and the side effects are starting to wear off some. I feel marginally better - more appropriate to say I feel "less horrible". Sometimes zombie like and medicated. Since the side effects aren't as pronounced now as they were the first week I will continue to take it and if I don't have a marked improvement at the end of this prescription run, will ask for something else. | F | 47 | 14 days | 12/18/2006 | 3 | depression, anxiety | dry mouth, hot | This is a drug which helps with depression but the myalgia is so serious that I may have to discontinue taking it for the second time. Must decrease very slowly and withdrawl is hell. | F | 47 | 4 years | 8/24/2005 | 2 | Depression | Low libido, inability to concentrate, overwhelmed easily. Tired. | F | 47 | 2 years | 1/2/2005 | 2 | Reactive Depression | Anxiety, jaw clenching, nausea, shaking, loss of control of emotions, heightened emotions, loss of libido and difficulty with orgasm, reduced tolerance to alcohol but no knowledge of this unless pointed out by others. | I did not feel happy about taking this drug. I am even less happy trying to withdraw from it. The withdrawal effects are worse than the side effects. | F | 47 | 150 days | 4/30/2009 | 1 | ocd | Got wound up beyond belief. OCD not any better. Also got more tense | M | 47 | 4 days | 11/1/2005 | 5 | Anxiety | Sexual dysfunction, night sweats | Cured my life-long anxiety. I now enjoy interacting with people! The proper dose is very important, but be very careful when making adjustments. The sexual dysfunction eased with a 5mg downward adjustment. I am experiencing drenching night sweats so I am going to try splitting my dose. | M | 48 | 10 months | 9/6/2006 | 5 | depression | Moderate weight gain, but only after I stopped running 2 miles per day, which had nothing to do with the drug, but rather the distraction of caring for an ill relative. I was pretty "hot" for a while there (!!!) AND happy. | I am one of the lucky ones for whom most medications function as intended. I made the colossal mistake of weaning myself off Prozac right before 9/11; within 6 months I crashed, emotionally. Prozac helped enormously for 3 or 4 years, but eventually made me feel just a little flat, emotionally, and a touch brainless. My main comment about Celexa is that, if you feel pretty stable on it and think you could reduce your dose, consult your doctor first. I've "experimented" with lower dosages because I "felt fine," but I can now accept that I'll be on this med for the rest of my life; I am just more "myself" on this. Regarding the TRAGIC post about the dad who committed suicide 4 days after starting Celexa, I hope this won't scare someone away from taking this potentially helpful medication, and I am furious that doctors who prescribe SSRIs fail to KEEP IN DAILY TOUCH with patients during the first several weeks of usage. People shouldn't be expected to manage t | F | 48 | 6 years | 3/23/2007 | 5 | bipolar disorder | No Sexa with Celexa | No orgasms or extremely muted. Weight gain. Terrible drug. | F | 48 | 10 days | 5/18/2004 | 5 | depression | Works really well, with no noticable side-effects. May have dropped my libido some, but worth it. | More energy, got rid of my depression. Was put on generic when it came out, within 3 days so depressed stayed in bed, just wanted to die. Got a 'medically necessary' for the real Celexa, no worries after that. No problem getting off of it, have had to go off for 6 wks then able to start back on lower dose if it quit working. This drug has been a life lifter for me. | F | 48 | 10 years | 3/9/2009 | 5 | depression, anxiety | A little bit more anxious the first week after starting. Yawning the first week or two. Some weight gain, but not a lot. | Celexa has been the best SSRI I have tried. I take a very small dose, between 10 and 20 mg. depending on the time of year though I am usually on 10 most of the time. I found it to have few side effects and it makes me feel normal, not spaced out or numb like others I have tried. I tried Cymbalta for the sake of trying one of the "newer" drugs, but I went right back to Celexa. Everyone needs to find the one that works for them - this one works best for me. | F | 48 | 3 years | 8/13/2009 | 5 | Post concussive syndrome; bipolar | Rushing feeling in my head the first night, but then no side effects. | F | 48 | 7 months | 9/1/2009 | 5 | anxiety | tired at first and very chilled | I am taking citalopram (generic) I used to be very anxious and had a hard time waiting in lines at the store, driving in traffic, impatience with people, etc. That has improved greatly and I am now pretty patient and have the VERY relaxed feeling most of the day but little motivation. I'm pretty much just in the 'whatever'... mood most of the day. ha. It did make my period late, as I have read about others also. Don't be scared to take this med. It is pretty good stuff and the relaxed feeling from it is nice. | F | 48 | 2 weeks 20 mg 1X day | 6/30/2015 | 5 | Depression | Sleepy at times, light headed if I move or get up to fast. | VA prescribed | M | 48 | 2 years | 6/11/2018 |