User Reviews for Celexa

Celexa (citalopram) for Anxiety and Stress: I was put on 20 mg of Celexa, been about a month now. I had a hysterectomy and going through instant menopause at the age of 43 and I can't take any hormones so my anxiety levels where through the roof. This medicine has helped. My nervousness and shaking has subsided. There are side effects but some go away eventually. Glad I took it because I almost didn't.

Celexa (citalopram) for Panic Disorder: One day six years ago, I became consumed with anxiety. Panic attacks, head pressure, foggy head, pressure in my ear, nausea, dizziness, tingling appendages appeared literally from out of the blue became my life at 26 years old. I went to numerous Doctors who tested me for EVERYTHING. I managed with Xanax, which seemed to be the only thing that made me feel normal again for brief periods of time. I just wasn't myself and I longed for my old life when I felt confidant and in control. I didn't want to believe that it could all be in my mind and was convinced that I had some unknown disorder. Finally, I went to a Psychiatrist who diagnosed me with Panic Disorder and GAD. I was prescribed Celexa 20.

Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: Since I was 14 I have battled with severe depression. I never believed that I actually was depressed until one point I felt driven to the edge of taking my life. I decided that this was the only option I had not tried. After only a week I began to respond with the only side effect being an awful headache following the first dose. I have my life back again and man does it feel good.

Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: At first Celexa really helped. I had more energy, was happy and was like my old self. That lasted only about 3 weeks before I started feeling bad again and wanting to sleep all the time. I also had a claustrophobic feeling like I couldn't breathe. I told my doctor and he also prescribed trazodone to take with it because he thought this would level me out. The combination of the 2 made me dizzy, sick and very tired all the time. I couldn't even wake up when my baby was crying in the room next to me. Needless to say, I had to quit taking the medicine. I wished it would have continued to work like it did those first 3 weeks. Also, I started to eat more after the euphoric 3 weeks were gone.

Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: I have been taking 40 mg of Celexa now for the past 2 weeks. I can tell quite a change in my personality and it's for the better. It's literally saving my relationship. I have experienced the nausea, but the positive is that it's helping me lose some unwanted weight that I put on from previous medications. Overall I think that it's a great medication.

Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: Since I graduated high school, I have been on a number of antidepressants. So far Celexa is the only one that relieved my anxiety and left my sex drive alone. I've been getting better sleep at night, but I feel a little tired during the day at times. But that definitely beats staying up all night with racing thoughts. I like it so far.

Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: I began this medicine a year ago and have been stable at one dosage, 40 mg, for 7 months. I have experienced a large weight gain of 20 lbs on my small frame and have become very unhappy. I trusted my physician when I chose this medication. He told me it is one of the only SSRI's that does not cause weight gain. I feel all the positive side effects I first experienced have faded. I am going to be going off the medication this week with hopes of losing the weight. Gaining so much weight for a young girl is counterproductive when considering what the medication is originally prescribed for. I am a 23 yr old female.

Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: I resisted my doctors claim that I was depressed and suffering from anxiety due to chemical imbalance due to being premenopausal. I have always felt in control of my emotions, generally happy and optimistic but for the last year I lost the ability to stay calm and feel happy- my moods kept slipping away from me and I felt angry and sad at the same time. My doctor put my on Celexa. My very first dose I had the worst headache I have ever had- I do have periodic migraines BUT never a headache like this. I continued Celexa, reluctantly and made it through the first week. Two months later, with an occasional headache and frequent yawning I feel like a dark cloud has lifted. My emotional state is remarkably calm and even a bit upbeat. YEA Celexa!

Celexa (citalopram) for Anxiety and Stress: I was having stress issues dealing with family and work issues. I was prescribed Celexa 20mg and about an hour after the 3rd dose I began to have severe anxiety attacks. My heart was pounding and I had to run outside, feeling claustrophobic and severely depressed. I was told to stop the drug immediately but it still took 72 hours for the side effects to go away. I had anxiety attacks several times a day, loss of appetite and depression during that time. I realize this was a rare reaction, but my message is to be prepared when you take something like this.

Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: I took Celexa for 3 months at 20mg daily to treat depresson from bipolar disorder type I. I didn't notice a significant change in my mood. I discontinued due to nausea, lethargy, and difficulty achieving orgasm.

Celexa (citalopram) for Anxiety and Stress: I am an Active Duty female Soldier - my husband is deployed - and I have 2 children one with autism - and yes I am a Soldier - and with certain events happening I was losing it bad. After 6 months my doctor increased my dosage to 40mg. It's been a week with the increase and I feel better. I am tired all the time and forgetful. I have to make lists - but I am dealing with it and going to therapy - try it - it does work.

Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: I've been on this medicine for about a month and I'm really encouraged. I've struggled with depression on and off now since I reached puberty (I'm now 37). My childhood was great and I could never figure out why I struggled with depression, low self-esteem, racing thoughts, etc. I've been to counseling at various times and tried therapy including CBT. While these have been helpful to a degree, I never seemed to be able to shake the feeling of angst, gloomy thoughts, etc. I know it is still very early but I really feel great. I don't seem to be having the depressing thoughts and my outlook is so much more positive. For the first couple of weeks I experienced loose stools, mild hot flashes in the morning but they seem to have subsided as well.

Celexa (citalopram) for Anxiety and Stress: I'm 21 years old and relatively inexperienced with my anxiety and taking medications for it. For the last two years my anxiety started to have a negative effect on my life. It progressively got worse to the point that I had trouble with everyday activities. I finally went to a doctor and he prescribed Celexa. I'm on 10mg a day and it has been wonderful. Slight side-effects at first like occasional dizziness and unusual sleeping patterns but these were very minimal. After two weeks of being on the medication the side-effects TOTALLY subsided. I have been taking Celexa now for 9 months and have a great life. School performance improved, relationship with friends and family are better than ever, and most importantly I'm happier than ever.

Celexa (citalopram) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: I had lost interest in most areas of my life, lived in a constant state of anxiety and fear, and had become underweight. I struggled to get the right dosage of Celexa, took about 2 months to get it right. But now, almost a year later, I am a different person. I have started having fun again, almost nothing sets me into panic mode, and have become a healthy weight again since I regained my appetite.

Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: I tried Lexapro prior to Celexa and it really revved up my anxiety. I was afraid Celexa would do the same since it is almost the same medication, but Celexa seemed to calm me down a bit. I believe that was because of the inactive part of it. It is only the first day but I feel subdued. My main problem was restlessness, so I needed an antidepressant that would settle me down more so than perk me up. Settling down would essentially perk me up. If that makes sense. So far so good.

Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: I have struggled with anxiety/depression/insomnia my whole life. Nothing ever had any noticeable effects until I was prescribed Celexa back in 2007. I was on it for years, then decided to try life without it and was tapered off. The thing about Celexa (and all antidepressants) is they work well in that you wont spend as much time crying and all that but they also inhibit you from feeling genuine euphoria! You just stay at a base-line.

Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: Just in my first week of taking Celexa 20 mg for depression and mood swings. I have had a terrible headache since I took the first dose, very nauseous, and this yawning - gagging thing is worrying me, but mood wise I can already tell a difference. I hope it continues to work well.

Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: I was kind of surprised to read so many comments here that sounded exactly like my Celexa experience! I thought maybe it was just me who responded so well to this medicine. I have been on 3 other anti-depressants over the past 14 years. Some stopped working after a while or some never worked for me. But within a week of taking Celexa, I began to feel better than I could have hoped for. After 5 weeks of taking it, I can honestly say I am happier now than I have ever been in my adult life. This is how living is supposed to feel every day!!

Celexa (citalopram) for Anxiety and Stress: I have been on Celexa for about two weeks and can already feel a positive effect. I have not had any side effects and don't think I will. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the medication continues to work.

Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: After 10 years and several other medications, this has been the only prescription that has worked with any side effects. It is a shame more Doctors do not recommend this, a family member and a friend have gone to their doctor and asked about switching and ever since they did, they say it is like night and day!

Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: I am a veteran. I was diagnosed with depression while on active duty (started on Wellbutrin), though I am certain the depression went back years before. I always knew something wasn't right, but could never quite figure out what it was. I had no desire to live and could not seem to shake that. I admitted myself to a mental health unit recently with suicidal tendencies. I started taking Celexa while in the unit, and I feel like a person now. I am not in a "good" place in the world right now, but in my own "world" I am feeling great.

Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: I've been on many antidepressants since I was 21. Prozac for years that just stopped working. Cymbalta didn't work, Pristiq had very bad reaction. Recently my Doctor gave me Wellbutrin and the first few weeks worked great but then I had to keep getting the dosage "upped". Eventually it just wasn't enough. Than I got Celexa added (which I never heard of, he said it was an older anti depressant) and for the first week it really helped. Had more energy and felt happier. Now it has seemed to "settle in" basically and I still feel depressed but this works the best. Recently I had a couple major tragedies happen in a short amount of time and wasn't able to cope. I was taking Klonopin up to 3 times a day and it just didn't work. Now I'm on Ativan.

Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: I have been taking 20mg every evening for about 2 months and a few days ago upped the dose to 40mg. I couldn't be happier with this medication. I had very few side effects in the beginning (frequent yawning, tiredness, lack of concentration). Those all went away within 2 weeks and I was afraid they would come back with the increased dosage but they haven't. I don't feel like an emotionless zombie while taking Celexa, I feel happy when I should and sad when I should, like a normal human being. It has really helped with my crying for no reason spells, as well as helping me deal with frustrations better. I wish I found out about this medication sooner.

Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: I've only been taking Celexa for a couple of weeks but I can already notice positive changes regarding my anxiety and severe depression. I am more calm and not as nervous and definitely feeling more leveled out. No real side effects other than jaw clenching, which I have gotten a mouth guard for. It's my understanding that this side effect usually clears up in a few weeks. Anyways, nice to feel level and not suicidal and negative anymore. Hopefully it keeps up, given my own and family history, I'll probably be a "lifer" on this.

Celexa (citalopram) for Anxiety and Stress: I have been on Celexa for 16 days now and my anxiety, mood, depression and panic are markedly worse. This is the worse I have been in a couple of years. Is this something the drug can cause before it gives you some relief?