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 |
| 4 | panic attacks | none | Works great! | M | 30 | 1.5 years | 9/21/2003 | 3 | depression and chronic anxiety | lethargy, some problems with concentration; COUGHING! Don't know if the first two are really a consequence of the medication or remnants of the illness, but the latter is certainly drug-related. | Improvementon the horrors of Seroxat. Far fewer side effects. | F | 29 | 170 days | 9/19/2003 | 4 | depression,anxiety,OCD | Nothing major. | Seems to be the mildest form as compared to Paxil. I do like the Celexa because I feel more grounded and very much at the norm. I went on Paxil CR for one month, after trying Celexa for one month. The Paxil was too strong. I'm back on the Celexa for two months and am sticking with it. It takes a little time because it is mild. | F | 40 | 2 months | 8/20/2003 | 4 | M | 42 | | 8/18/2003 | 4 | Depression | Sleepiness | M | 24 | | 8/8/2003 | 5 | anxiety attacks | loss of appetite; some tired-ness | this medicine has been fabulous for me. since i've been on celexa (about 3 years) i have had maybe 2 or 3 panic attacks during that time. before that i was having 2 or 3 a day. i definitely recommend people to try this out and see if it works for them. and also - if it doesn't work, don't give up. there are other medications out there they may be better for you personally! | F | 27 | 3 years | 7/24/2003 | 4 | depression | none so far | i feel better emotionally than i have for years and i have not had any side effects to date. | M | 56 | 21 days | 7/18/2003 | 4 | Depression/anxiety | Vivid dreams/nightmares, tired | Overall a good medicine for me. Suffered from depression/anxiety for most of my life. Celexa really helps. | F | 33 | 2 years | 7/10/2003 | 4 | depression and anxiety | I had some trouble sleeping if I took it in the evening. So I take in AM now. | It took a while for me to get the full effect. It helped right away with the anxiety, but the depression slowly lifted over about 2 months. It continues to improve. I have never felt this good, emotionally. | F | 39 | 3 months | 6/25/2003 | 3 | depression | insomnia, significant weight gain, forgetfulness | Helped with my depression, but am considering switching to Wellbutrin because of weight gain. | F | 40 | 6 months | 6/14/2003 | 3 | depressed | weight gain | F | 43 | 12 days | 6/10/2003 | 4 | anxiety | sleepiness. fatigue | F | 23 | 2 years | 5/31/2003 | 5 | anxiety/depression | Weight LOSS (which is why I REALLY like it), but I also haven't had a panic attack since it 'kicked in' (about 2 weeks after I started it) almost 2 months ago. | F | 41 | 2 months | 5/14/2003 | 5 | depression, ptsd, boarderline | none | Great Drug! I had no side efects | F | 28 | 3 years | 4/28/2003 | 3 | fibromyalgia (pain sleeplessness) | not until I stopped it , then withdrawal was tough!!!! | When I stopped taking it after having been on it for about 2 years I experienced dizziness, flu symptoms and near blackout episodes. I was slowly weaned off of it but even then the side effects continued for almost a month after I had stopped taking it, if you stop taking it talk to your doctor first! It can be a hard road and you may need to go slowly or start some longer acting drug like prozac near the end. | F | 27 | 2 years | 3/15/2003 | 4 | dep | not till taking 2 pills | decreased effectivness after some time | M | 30 | 9 months | 3/13/2003 | 4 | OCD | YAWNING A LOT. TIREDNESS. DIFFICULTY HAVING AN ORGASM. WHEN EVENTUALLY HAVING AN ORGASM AND EJACULATING THERE WOULD SOMETIMES BE VERY LITTLE ORGASMIC FEELING, AS IF I WAS NUMB INSIDE. EVENTUALLY IT GOT A BIT BETTER. | IT HELPS ME A LOT WITH OCD. HELPS LOWER BOTH THE FREQUENCY AND THE INTENSITY OF THE OBSESSIONAL THOUGHTS. | M | 34 | 5 years | 2/27/2003 | 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 | anxiety and depression | The first week I experienced nausea, dry mouth, racing pulse, hot flashes, tiredness and about 9 other bad effects. | I almost quit taking it due to side effects. But, thank God I didn't quit. This has turned out to be a lifesaver for me. I take only 20 mg. As my friend told me, | F | 50 | 7 months | 2/20/2003 | 4 | depression/anxiety/obsessing | I have not noticed any yet | Switched from Zoloft because the sexual side effects were making me very upset. So far, I am still not completely weaned off the Zoloft, but I am noticing improvement, thank goodness! | F | 24 | 11 days | 1/13/2003 |