CELEXA Reviews (CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE)Average Rating: 3.2 (1105 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare CELEXA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR CELEXA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | yes | Initial side effects drove me crazy, but after time I felt completely myself. | I made the mistake last spring cutting back my dosage to every other day and things were great (so I thought) until 3 weeks ago and I hit a brick wall - the gastrointestinal, nausea, anxiety all came back. I am now on week 3 of taking my meds every day again and trying to be patient waiting to feel like myself again - have missed work for a couple of weeks....I will never cut back again - I've learned my lesson. | F | 43 | 4 years 20 1X day | 10/20/2011 | 5 | anxiety | Definitely lowered the sex drive. Yawning a lot and sleep 8+hrs. Have three bowel movements daily. Normal ones but a little on the soft side. More gas | DOES THE JOB! Has given me a new lease on life. That along with quitting booze. Don't even think about drinking with this drug!!!!! | M | 65 | 8 months 20 1X day | 10/19/2011 | 5 | anxiety | Mild aural hallucinations in the first week. Also had a bit of trouble with short term memory during first few weeks (The "what was I just doing?" feeling), and slight sleepiness. | I am still currently taking the drug, and think it's been a miracle for me. I did have trouble achieving orgasm in the first month or two, but it all evened out once the drug was fully in my system: As I became happier my sex drive increased, hence it wasn't a problem. It has helped me control my anxiety issues, and I went from having anxiety attacks 3 times a week to maybe 1 a month, if that. | F | 27 | 90 days 20mg 1X day | 10/19/2011 | 3 | I had it for only very short period of time. However, after taking it for about two weeks, many of my finger joins started hurting and bending. Then, I decided to stop taking Celexa. Don't know if it is related to Celexa. Now, there is no pain in my finger joins anymore, but two little finger joins are still bending a little. | F | 54 | 30 days 20mg 1X day | 10/10/2011 | 4 | Anxiety | Mild dizziness, night sweats in the first three days. One mild hallucination in the first week. | I have had anxiety on and off for most of my adult life. With some new changes in my job, the anxiety had become overwhelming. The celexa has made me much calmer, rational, and less irritable. I do feel much more apathy towards some things that used to matter a lot--- yet I think this is how people without anxiety issues function and this is a very good thing. My husband thinks my overall perspective on things has gotten much healthier. I am easier to live with. I do feel a little numb, but this is much better than being constantly worried. I also find myself much less concerned about what other people think. Starting to be able to tune out minor issues that used to make me freeze up and not be able to funtion. Before starting the medication, I was constantly on the verge of tears at work or flying into a rage around my family over stupid things. I am also seeing a counselor. However, I don't think that I would be able to do any of the stratagies the counselor suggests without the aid of the medication. I don't feel like myself --- but this is a very good thing! I feel much more confident and in control for the first time in years. | F | 33 | 15 days 10 1X day | 9/29/2011 | 5 | Depression/Anxiety | At first, I felt like my mind wasn't as clear as normal, but this has vanished now. I did not gain any weight and this drug has allowed me to face life on a daily basis. I had severe depression and after a few years on Celexa, I weaned myself off of it. After about 6 months, I was in a hole and at the worst depression I'd ever experienced. I have been on Celexa ever since and I believe it will be something I take forever... the way I view it is that I have a low level of seritonin and like a diabetic who needs insulin to live, I also need Celexa to live. | Love it! Would definitely recommend this for anxiety and depression. | F | 25 | 8 years 20mg 1X day | 9/24/2011 | 5 | Anxiety | None that I have noticed, perhaps a slight loss of appetite. | I really love this medication, I hope it never stops working. | M | 30 | 7 days 10mg 1X day | 9/22/2011 | 4 | depression | Celexa did work for me, but between taking it and Mirtazine I gained 75 pounds! | While taking Celexa I was also taking: Lamictal, Mirtazpine, Klonopin. I guess the combo of all the meds I was 'good' for a while. | F | 42 | 1 years 300 1X day | 9/4/2011 | 1 | PTSD/ Depression | agitation anxiety dizziness drowsiness dry mouth fatigue increased sweating increased yawning loss of appetite nausea sexual difficulties shakiness trouble sleeping vomiting | Governments, insurance companies and private individuals pay billions of dollars each year to psychiatrists in pursuit of cures that psychiatrists admit do not exist. Psychiatry's “therapies” have caused millions of deaths. For more information on the TRUTH about psychotropic drugs, especially antidepressants, and the history of Psychiatrists and Drug companies, PLEASE VISIT: www.cchr.org/videos/psychiatry-an-industry-of-death/an-industry-of-death.html | F | 21 | 6 months 80mg 1X day | 8/19/2011 | 5 | Anxiety | At first I experienced extreme tiredness; diarrhea. These wore off after a few months. Delayed orgasm, but much stronger so it has improved my sex life! I also have less painful periods. | I was very anti-medication for a long time, but this drug saved my life. I was consumed with constant anxiety and suicidal before taking it, and after my first (yes!) pill I started to feel better. | F | 34 | 1.5 years 20mg 1X day | 8/10/2011 | 3 | Depression | At the beginning and end: nausea, diarrhea, constipation, anxiety, sweating, dizziness | I have been off and on anti-depressants for over 7 years now. I started Celexa in June 2007 due to the job I had at the time. It was extremely stressful. When I'm depressed I have a hard time sleeping, I constantly feel sick etc. I got married at the end of August 2010 and realized a day before we left for our honeymoon, I would run out of pills before we returned (I didn't have any remaining refills). The Dr being the lovely person she is would not call in 10 pills for me until I was able to get in to see her when we returned. Needless to say, on our honeymoon I was splitting pills so I wouldn't go completely without. When we came home, I was so irritated I decided not to go back to see her. A very long month afterward I was completely medication free. I still to this day, do not take anti-depressants and I'm fine without them. I think I had a dependency on them because I used them for so long. During the month I was very ill. I had vertigo, I had constant nausea to the point where I wouldn't get out of bed, I had severe headaches, cold chills etc. Someone compared the withdrawal of an anti-depressant to that of a heroin addict. It was bad enough that I can imagine how he came to that conclusion. Celexa was a nice $4 alternative to a $50 co-pay per month. | F | 26 | 3 years 40 mg 1X day | 8/9/2011 | 5 | manic depression | Insomnia | It helps me a lot but I know it causes a little insomnia for me. Each increase in dose required more sleeping medication. Ended up settling on 20 mg. It was the only one that worked after trying almost everything on the market. | F | 39 | 15 years 20 1X day | 8/2/2011 | 3 | Anxiety, Panic Attacks | Trouble sleeping and nausea and dry mouth | I just started taking this med cause zoloft made me a zombie. I have problems sleeping at night and I also have nausea and have lost alot of weight. It's hard for me to eat because of the nausea but I'm hoping all of this gets better likeeveryone is saying. I do feel a little bit better and I hope it continues. Overall I am hopeful that I can get better and feel better than I have for a long time . | M | 40 | 5 days 10 1X day | 7/25/2011 | 4 | depression | is it age, maybe. longer to awaken a certain part of my body, which does not matter to me, maybe my spouse at times. | I take 20 to 40 Miligrams a day, depending upon how much sadness is around me... like a family death or serious illness in my family but usually 20 MG. a day.(thank God) I took Zoloft for a month- I got angry, got a lot out of steam off my mind and my period was coming every 16 days and continued each time for around 7 days. When I started on Celexa...I have not had a period after my full first month of taking it. (relief so far) because I thought I was going to have to have a hysterectomy or something, so it does seem to effect my hormones, which is a good thing now. I was crying at the drop of a hat until I started taking the Celexa, so has been a life saver in my opinion. I cry rarely on the 40 mg. It has really helped me, I prefer the white oblong shaped ones, I had originally used the white football shaped ones but being generic, they must be more expensive? But still work after 12 years. I am more laid back and seldom get angry. Life saver for me. | F | 58 | 12 years 20 - 40 MG 1X day | 7/15/2011 | 3 | anxiety/depression | Soaked in sweat first thing on a morning, funny feeling in throat (a bit like anxiety) | I have been taking celexa for abot 12 weeks and decided to come off cold turkey. The first week was fine, although a little tired and then bang, really strange feelings in head, anxiety, emotional, and dreadful morning sweats, this is going into my 4th week now, i have read lots of posts and they say all these are withdrawal symptoms and it just takes time, what a powerful drug! I know i should have weaned myself off them. Has anyone had similar experience. thankyou | F | 54 | 12 weeks 20mg 1X day | 7/12/2011 | 5 | Depression/Anxiety | Negative side affects are very tolerable compared to the depression. Libido shifted - not sure if I can come or not, have tried and it takes forever. More inclined to get a great massage. Definite jaw clenching throughout the day and desire to suck as well as thirst/dry mouth. Desire to clench jaw increases as night -so I suck on candy or chew gum and be sure to drink lots of water. One side effect of Celexa is that your colon slows down. I think this is because your nervous system is being stimulated. So suddenly my poop has turned mushy. My Dr. knew about this in advanced and prescribed Magnesium Stearate - so I will try that. | I have so much more energy, sleep better (don't sleep 10-12 hours a day anymore) and am tremendously relaxed! my social anxiety is gone and I am able to focus. This drug has been amazing for me. I cried for 2 years every day & finally caved in and tried this one. With Celexa, I don't feel like I am taking anything (save for the jaw clenching) - I feel like my old self. I am smiling, am more cheerful and outgoing and not afraid of people. Taking 20mg of this drug a day makes my life totally enjoyable. It seriously reminds me of a low dose of ecstasy but without the icky "I'm high and taking a drug" feeling. Celexa is a vast improvement over my horrible emotional-blunting experiences with Paxil and Wellbutrin. One interesting side effect for me has been that I became a little more messy and didn't care. I'm bit messier and happier. I used to *have* to have everything clean or I got depressed or anxious. So I guess I'm not so OCD, however, drinking caffeine on Celexa makes me want to clean, do projects, and be productive and focused! It's been a lifesaver in terms of my job and work -I'm back on track. Also, I'm able to go out and have a diet coke instead of a beer even! This was me: dragging myself through life like a crying zombie trudging through quicksand. This is me now: smiling, happy, energized, relaxed, dreaming up new dreams, getting tons done, talkative again. Only downside, loss of libido... think if I need to, I could decide to half a dose o | F | 35 | 1.5 months 20MG 1X day | 6/30/2011 | 5 | all | dirreaha,feel awide wake!and my sex drive will i ever get it back | but this med.helps me out!! | F | 30 | 6 days 20 1X day | 6/28/2011 | 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 | 4 | Social Anxiety | Very detailed & vivid dreams that seem too real (I sometimes can't figure out whether something actually happened or if I dreamed it, the dreams were THAT detailed). Tiredness. Takes longer to ejaculate, but I still get horny. | I love Celexa. It helps keep my anxiety at bay so much. I feel more social and don't have as much nervousness when meeting people & going out. It makes me drowsy but it goes away. It also messes with my sleep a little, but it's not that bad. When I was on Prozac, my sex drive was completely gone. On Celexa, I got my sex drive back, but it takes a while to ejaculate. I'm upping the dose soon to 20mg and I hope it helps even more. Anyone who has had issues with anxiety and can't find the right SSRI, look into Celexa. Prozac and Buspar weren't good for me, but this is. I'm also prescribed Ativan, which I haven't had to take as often because of the Celexa. No weight gain so far. | M | 21 | 3 months 10mg 1X day | 6/9/2011 | 1 | pmdd/depression/anxiety | exhaustion, sluggish, mood swings, suicidal thoughts, trouble with memory | I've only been on the medication a week, but my symptoms have gotten 10x worse. I am also on lithium for bi-polar depression/anxiety etc (amazing drug), but my pmdd has been horrible so my doc prescribed me celexa. He told me I'd have sexual side effects thats it. YEAH RIGHT. I'm awake, then exhausted, then awake, then exhausted. Moody, angry, suicidal, empty, and I eat constantly. Worst drug ever | F | 27 | 7 days 20mg 1X day | 6/6/2011 |