The following information is NOT intended to endorse drugs or recommend therapy. While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgement of healthcare practitioners in patient care.
citalopram: I STARTED OUT TAKING LEXAPRO FOR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION. I TOOK IT FOR A MONTH THEN HAD TO SWITCH TO CITALOPRAM BECAUSE OF INSURANCE ISSUES. THE SIDE EFFECTS ON CITALOPRAM HAVE BEEN TROUBLESOME INCLUDING DRY MOUTH, NAUSEA, HEADACHES SLEEPINESS AND FEELING "GAGGY". WORST OF ALL THOUGH I HAVE BEEN HAVING FITS OF ANGER AND RAGE. I DID NOT HAVE THESE SYMPTOMS BEFORE TAKING THE MEDICINE. THE SUICIDAL THOUGHTS ARE GONE BUT THE SIDE EFFECTS JUST AREN'T WORTH IT. I'M VERY GLAD TO HEAR THAT IT HAS WORKED WELL FOR SOME.
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Celexa (citalopram): Citalopram is the best thing that ever happened to me. It was like a cloud was lifted and I could see everything in my life clearly. It is amazing and I have very minimal side effects. Just more intense dreams and at first it messed up my sleep schedule. I would be tired alot and then not be able to fall asleep. But that passed after a few weeks. Ive been on it for about 9 months now and it is still working great!
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citalopram: I only started this medication a month ago (I happened to be PMSing at the time) and I noticed a difference right away! After my PMS I felt about the same as pre-medicines but in the next 2 weeks I started to feel like the person I used to be. I was a content, creative, smiling mommy again and I am so thankful. I was an angry monster mommy and my kids suffered but hopefully this upswing continues because I feel great, real and normal! I'm so glad I tried this medication!
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Celexa (citalopram): So far Celexa has been great. I was very hesitant to start a medicine for depression/anxiety. But after being extremely low, hostile and moody for months it was time to go to the doctor. I was angry and depressed all the time. I just wish I went for help sooner. Also, I used to get panic pains in my chest and throat probably 100 times a day. Sudden scared and nervous little panics over anything! It has helped that a lot too.
No side effects for me except good ones! The only reason I cannot give this a 10 is that I have only been on it for a month. Hopefully these results last!
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Celexa (citalopram): Starting taking Celexa 11/08 started with 20mg and a few months later the dose is 60mg. I was extremely tired the first week or so, and then again with every increased dose. Overall, the drug works. The down and out feeling is gone. I'm more laid back than usual, but I don't feel like a Zombie. My side effects are sweating and no desire for food, both I have learned to live with. I stopped taking the medication on my own, and suffered with the worst headaches ever. I quickly refilled my prescription and things are back to normal.
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Celexa (citalopram): I've been on Celexa for a little over a year now for extreme depression and anxiety and I have found it to be very helpful (as well as affordable if you are one of the many Americans without health insurance). Side-effects were minimal and limited to some headaches and excessive yawning, both of which completely disappeared with time.
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Celexa (citalopram): Was put on Lexapro in May 2005 after having lost my husband in October 2004. Worked great for me, headaches at first then those tapered off after about 2 weeks. Found a job which took my mind off of my grief in December 05, so weened off of Lexapro then stopped altogether. In June 08 lost my job, the depression came back eventually and finally went back to my Doctor and was put back on Lexapro in April 09 with samples from my Doctor. This worked after about 4 weeks was feeling more like myself and less crying. Then went to fill my prescription and my insurance company denied it. My Doctor prescribed Celexa. Only took it for two nights, and have had shakiness both mornings. Hoping this will subside. Have had several bouts of crying spells.
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citalopram: I started on 10mg 4 days ago after a long love affair with cannabis brought on depression.I had my doubts about taking anti-depressants but these have been life saving!I have mild bowel problems in the morning and a bit of a headache a couple of hours after dose, also jaw clenching and dry mouth, but its worth it. It more or less started working immediately and I can socialize again. My boyfriend gave me the push I needed and we can now look forward to a bright and happy future together. I owe him and citalopram. I couldn't be happier, just worried after reading some of the feedback that once I stop the treatment I will regress, fingers crossed it doesn't happen to me!
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citalopram: I was on citalopram for eight months for depression and anxiety. Side-effects such as high fever and cough lasted for few weeks. After that I started to gain weight slowly and I had some swelling all over the body, especially on my inner thighs. I got bruises more easily than before just by pinching. It made me very tired so I had to take it in the evening.
I couldn't feel the anxiety and panic but I knew they were in the background but I couldn't react to those feelings the way that I normally would. I couldn't feel any pain,
I'd not get tired in exercise even though physically my body was exhausted but I just couldn't feel it. It's just a mental painkiller.
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Celexa (citalopram): I have suffered from depression off and on for years and have taken Zoloft in the past. This time it didn't seem to be working. I also was hit with overwhelming anxiety because of my husband's job difficulties. The doctor prescribed Celexa a couple of months ago. After 3 weeks, I was ready to give up on this because it took longer to kick in than Zoloft. I also had terrible dry mouth and food just didn't taste good. But the Doctor bumped me up to 60 mg and that really did the trick. I only have dry mouth when I first wake up in the morning and food tastes good again. My hubby said that on Zoloft I was more "flat emotioned" but on the Celexa, I have the normal ups and downs that everyone else has. The only negative is that I am on the tired side, but not terribly bad. It is a lot better than wanting to jump in front of a bus. I urge everyone to give this a try and stick with it. Good luck!
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Celexa (citalopram): I feel so much better since I started taking Celexa 2 weeks ago, I am 41 and was feeling very negative and tired all the time and sad. I didn't want to interact with people. Now I feel like I did 15 years ago, it's great, more energy, I sleep less and I am doing more things socially, already. A few side effects were headache and eye pain but they have almost completely gone away and I am so glad I stuck with it.
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Celexa (citalopram): I started taking Celexa in Nov '08 and continued it for seven months. My depression disappeared and I was doing a whole lot better. Normality returned and I had no side effects other than a little weight gain which may not have been due to the drug. I was eating popcorn every night! Anyway, since I felt better I decided to stop taking it in May 09. Well, my depression returned. It's funny, this time I felt it coming on but didn't do anything about it until it was full blown. I started taking Celexa again three days ago (Aug 23) and, poof! Most of my poor mood is gone and I feel so much better already. I'm not stopping again. This medicine is great!
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Celexa (citalopram): I have been on Celexa (30-60 mg) since 1997 and never had any trouble with it more than dry mouth which I can live with. No weight gain, no headache, no problems with sleep or other side effects related to SSRI.
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Celexa (citalopram): I have been on Celexa for about 8 months. Starting at 10mg and now I am currently taking 80mg (the max dose). I have seen very little improvement in my depression and anxiety.
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Celexa (citalopram): This medication has wiped out almost all of my daily bouts of depression. For the longest time I would have depression daily and now to be free of this burden, this weight, it's like living in a different body. I love feeling more up beat, even the days when its simply a good casual uneventful day. I am happy and content.
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citalopram: I was started off on a 10mg dose of fluoxetine and had bad nausea so my doctor switched me over to Celexa. I have been on it for a few months and it has helped, I had to be upped to a 20mg dose though. I have a really hard time getting to sleep also. But for the most part I like it. I actually found it increased my sex drive.
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Celexa (citalopram): I was on 100mg of Zoloft a day for 6 years and suddenly my depression symptoms were coming back quickly. When I spoke to my Doctor, she suggested Cymbalta or Abilify as a supplement to the Zoloft, but as I am uninsured, they were way too expensive. She suggested we try Celexa and I weaned off of the Zoloft while slowly increasing the dosage of the Celexa to 20mg. So far, so good. I actually wish I had been taking it all along, because I have more energy, have actually lost some of the weight I gained on Zoloft, and the sexual side effects are not nearly as bad as the Zoloft. Everyone is different, but I highly recommend it.
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citalopram: I took citalopram for a about year for depression and anxiety. I felt a lot better so asked the doctor to take me off the medicine. She thought I was coming off it too soon and she was right. Two weeks later I had to go back to my doctor and she put me back on them. I am feeling better but I feel a little breathless and have muscle cramps so I will have to ask her about this. I think it's a side effect of citalopram but the medication makes me feel normal again.
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Celexa (citalopram): I have been on Celexa for about 15 years and it's great. The only symptoms at first were dry mouth and yawning which eventually went away. I tried about 2 years ago to wean myself off with my doctors help and I had a horrible relapse so I am going to stay on Celexa as long as my doctor allows me. I actually feel normal all the time and very balanced.
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citalopram: I've only been taking citalopram for a few weeks now. My Doctor prescribed it because it comes in a generic form. I was taking Lexapro and it worked well. Unfortunately, my insurance only covered a small portion of the cost and Lexapro doesn't come in a generic form.
Celexa seems to work fine so far. No significant difference from the Lexapro except it seems a bit more difficult falling asleep.
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Celexa (citalopram): I have been taking the 20mg Celexa for about 2 months now and just raised my dose to 40 mg. I really do feel so much better. I have the occasional mood swings but other then that I'm not depressed or I haven't had any more panic attacks like I had previously before placed on it. I would say its doing the job. The only side effects would be trouble sleeping sometimes and constant sweating throughout the day, but it's been better lately.
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Celexa (citalopram): I have been taking citalopram 60mg for about 3 years.
At first it was working great, I was smiling more and laughing from the bottom of my stomach instead of just my throat. Now though I feel like it has completely stopped working. I have mood swings, anxiety, fears, not sleeping, waking up before dawn, etc. I don't know if it's just me or is my medicine telling me it need's a change. What else can I try? I need my life back, my children need me.
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Celexa (citalopram): I have been on Celexa for 2 years now. It worked great for the first year or so until I realized that I started not being able to remember anything. I am in college and I have also started having a hard time concentrating.
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citalopram: Citalopram has helped the severe mood swings and the crying all the time, but I have gained 30 lbs in the past 6 months. I tried quitting the medicine, but the symptoms came back within a few days.
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Celexa (citalopram): Celexa is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I'm 16 and I have had a hard life and ever since I started taking Celexa it has done nothing but the best.
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Celexa (citalopram): I have been taking this medication for about 2 months. I started on 20mg and moved to 40mg within 3 weeks. I haven't felt this good in more than 20 years. Took a few weeks for the side effects to go away. Dry mouth and yawning were the worst of it.
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citalopram: I suffered from depression for 4 years and started taking Citalopram 6 months back. I've never felt better. I could finally rid myself of the voices in my head and feel positive about my myself and people around me. This has improved my relationship with my husband greatly.
Side effects: I started clenching my jaw while sleeping and used to wake up with a jaw ache. It continued for about 3 months but luckily has gone away.
The more serious side effect is the dip in sex drive. It has gone away completely and I don't feel ANYTIHNG. I can't reach orgasm, don't get wet and don't get aroused at all. I am hoping it will come back after I stop taking it.
Overall I am very happy with the medicine for turning my life around.
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Celexa (citalopram): I have been taking Celexa 20MG for a few years and found it to be quite helpful in the beginning. It is true I have heard that Celexa is one of the better medications out there for depression, with little side effects. I haven't experienced much side effects until now. In fact I just came back from seeing my psychiatrist this afternoon and I told him about the side effects I was having. He suggested I clean my system of the medication for 2 weeks and come back to see him in 2 weeks to see if I am still suffering the side effects. At this point in time, I haven't quite decided what I want to do. If anything, I might want to lower the dosage to 10MG.
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Celexa (citalopram): This was the first drug I was put on. Starting at 20mg and over time increasing it to the maximum dose of 60mg. It's not very strong or effective. However, it does help and the side effects are virtually non existent.
These days I use it as a fall back medicine - if I want to come off the one I am on (due to side effects etc). I'll begin back on the citalopram to keep me ticking until I get another antidepressant to try.
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Celexa (citalopram): Took Celexa first after I lost my job in early 2008. It worked great until I was laid off in the wake of the financial crisis in November 2008. After the first of the year, I noticed that the effects were less and less. My problems are depression (mild), stress, lack of motivation (depression, I guess) and erratic mood swings. I already had the dosage increased when I was laid off in November to 40mg.
Went to the doctor the other day because of it not working anymore. He changed and put me on Cymbalta.
So, I have to say that in that first year, Celexa worked wonderfully. Only side effect I had was the dip in sexual drive. Other than that, there were no side effects at all. But missing a dose caused headaches and dizziness.
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Celexa (citalopram): I love Celexa and am grateful that it works for me. After my 1st panic attack in May 07, my doctor put me on zoloft. At first I liked it because it really helped with the anxiety immediately. I then noticed it made me feel like a zombie, the lows weren't as low, but there were not any highs anymore either. I had a few bouts of "rage" as well. After getting pretty depressed this winter 07-08, I went back to the doctor and it was actually the nurse practitioner who changed my medicines to Celexa. I was on 20 mg for 2 weeks and then she increased it to 40 mg. I have been on the 40 mg of Celexa now for 2 months and have never felt better. I am calm and happy but still feel like my funny self.
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citalopram: I have been taking this medication for 18 months after struggling with chronic depression my entire life. In the beginning I had severe side effects including reduced appetite, uncontrollable yawning and jaw stress, insomnia, and sweating. Despite the frustration with these effects I still noticed considerable change to my mood and anxiety level. These many months later I am still noticing a much better level of mood stability and social confidence. Unfortunately, I have almost no sex drive and can rarely reach orgasm. I am hoping to try to go off the drug this year and am assured by my therapist and psychiatrist that this will ready itself. I highly suggest to anyone on antidepressants to medicate while in a committed talk therapy.
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citalopram: I've been using it for 2 weeks. My extreme upset is reduced to becoming manageable. My sex life is worse though - I get erect but do not ejaculate. First time I've experienced this problem. Apparently it is a reported side-effect. Other than that, I'm pleased with the drug.
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citalopram: I have been taking Citalopram for about 6 months. It has helped me with my depression bit I seem to have a reduced sex drive and am unable to orgasm and get a headache before I orgasm. My lover can't stand this and thinks it is her fault (not good enough). I have no problems getting an erection and keeping one. Just have a problem reaching orgasm. Plus the head pain is bad taking the pleasure away.
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Celexa (citalopram): Celexa has been an absolute life saver for me. Maybe even literally. My psychiatrist put me on Celexa in the midst of major depression. I take 40mgs twice a day and about a month after starting this, my depression ended. At first I had some suicidal thoughts, but I don't know if that was the medication or my depression. Highly recommended for depression.
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Celexa (citalopram): Was working fine until I started getting racing suicidal thoughts out of the blue. Switched to a sleeping aid and it seemed to work just as fine and was a lot cheaper.
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Celexa (citalopram): I have been off and on medicines for depression for over 10 years. I love Celexa. I have energy and it helps with my anxiety too. It did take a few weeks to kick in. I really recommend this antidepressant because I think it's multi-purpose and does it's job.
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Celexa (citalopram): I am taking 40mg of Celexa. It's working so far but my doctor told me she may have to raise my dose. I notice when I miss a day and forget to take it my depression returns but other than that it's been working great.
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Celexa (citalopram): I took Celexa in January 2002 for about 6 months. I was dealing with too many losses, I was crying day and night for a couple of months. I went to the doctor and he put me on Celexa. It was amazing. I was so happy all the time. I figured I could handle everything so I stopped it. You really need to come off this slowly. Now I am depressed again and plan on getting back on it until I can get past losing my job and the months of being out of work.
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Celexa (citalopram): I was severely depressed. I walked into my doctor's office in tears. She put me on Celexa 20 mg a day. I am a new woman... it actually helped within the first few hours. I have had sime mild side effects.
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Celexa (citalopram): After years of trying everything from self medication to prescription drugs, Celexa has proven to be the best (for me). My marriage has been saved and countless friendships as well. I have no side effects on this medication and I love that. I have tried countless others and they either had terrible side effects or just did not work at all. I'm not a bit sorry I tried it, and will stay on it, as I am tired of not feeling like a whole person without it.
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Celexa (citalopram): I have been on Celexa for about 4 months now. I was diagnosed with depression when I was 13 (hereditary). At first my mother had me go to therapy for help. The therapy helped me figure myself out but didn't help me with my depression. I switched doctors and my new doctor prescribed me Celexa. It helped me considerably with my depression and my anxiety and stress problems. I take a small dose at night along with a herbal supplement to help me sleep. I don't feel hopeless or "boxed" anymore. I really like this medication and I plan to stick with it for a while.
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citalopram: I was so stressed out, everytime I mentioned work or my boss, I would start crying. My doctor took a long time visiting with me and prescribed Citalopram. In less than a week I was able to see the bright side at work, and now I can tell when I accidentally skip a dose. I am much more relaxed and pleasant and see others' actions in a more positive light.
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citalopram: I have been on citalopram 10mg for two months for depression and anxiety. I have found it to be absolutely great- it feels like my personality has returned. I had mild bowel problems for the first five days, but they have gone and have had no other side effects. It has changed my life for the better.
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Celexa (citalopram): I started taking Celexa about three years ago for depressive symptoms. I noticed a huge improvement in my mood and social interactions. When I felt things in my life had settled down, I decided to go off the medication. I noticed a big difference being off the medication and have since started back on it.
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Celexa (citalopram): I have been taking Celexa 10 mg for over ten years. The great thing about Celexa is that I have not experienced any side effects. The thing about Celexa is that you don't notice a radical difference you are taking it, but you notice the difference when you stop.
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citalopram: Began at 20mg and worked my way up to 60mg over the course of a few months. Was most effective at the higher dose. Originally I thought it was not working, but eventually it helped.
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Celexa (citalopram): I started taking Celexa almost 3 weeks ago. For the first week I took half a pill (10 mg). Then I went almost two weeks on 20 mg. I felt it working at first, but then my mood swings were coming back and so was the depression. I just had it upped yesterday to 40 mg, along with Ativan 1 mg for panic/anxiety and Trazodone 50 mg for sleep. It was working well for awhile, so I'm assuming I just needed it to be increased. I LOVE the fact it doesn't make you eat more or feel "weird" like most depression medications. I am very happy with this medicine and can't wait to have my life back.
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citalopram: My mood and depression is much better. Only side effects I'm experiencing is stomach trouble listed. But it's worth it to feel better about life!
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Celexa (citalopram): I tried citalopram a couple years ago, it helped. Began at 20mg per day, which helped a bit. Eventually went to 40mg citalopram and 400mg Wellbutrin. It was so good to feel human again.
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Celexa (citalopram): I have taken Celexa (started at 40 mg now at 20 mg) since I was 18 and have learned that it has been very beneficial in helping me maintain a positive mood. Along with a healthy diet and exercise I know that Celexa will probably be a part of my life forever. The only side effects I experience are frequent yawning and occasional sleepiness. Sleepiness is less of an issue if I take the medication at the same time of day consistently (late afternoon.)
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Celexa (citalopram): This drug helped me feel much better, calm and peaceful. After taking the drug for 4-5 years, the only drawback I noted was a slightly diminished sex drive. After life improvements, I felt I was ready to quit, so I asked my doctor about quitting. He said I could simply quit. Mistake! At first I did not know what was going on and did not know it was related to the withdrawal. Then, I researched it on the net, and found that to be the problem.
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Celexa (citalopram): I began taking Celexa 10 mg tablet 3 years ago - one every evening. I find that it helps a lot with low moods and mood swings especially around the time of my period. I've always had mood swings but didn't quite understand why I felt so bad on some days and felt pretty good other days. This pill helps to regulate my moods so that I'm feeling good most of the time!
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Celexa (citalopram): I responded after one week. The side effects (lethargy, some bowel problems) are the only reason i didnt rate this medicine a 10. After 44 years of excessive anxiety and depression I finally feel like I can be "myself" instead enslaved to unreasonable thoughts and frustrations. Ironically, I avoided these types of meds for years, instead "self medicating" with alcohol and cynicism. Had I switched to this years ago maybe I would still be married to a wonderful woman. Sad, but true.
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citalopram: I have been taking the med for about 3 months, it worked fantastic for the depression, the only down side was some urinary discomfort and a lower than normal sex drive, which was isolated after stopping the med for 3 days. Other than that the med was very effective. Much more so than most of the others I have tried.
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citalopram: I suffer from quite bad depression, anxiety, and panic attacks - most of which are emotional, some of which are physical. I first tried 20mg Prozac, but this was far too harsh and made me feel manic. I then tried 10mg citalopram, and the result was a gentle and natural rise in mood, and no side effects. I was very happy with it. However my body soon adjusted to it, and the effect was less. I increased to 20mg, then 30mg. It helps with anxiety and low mood, but I use it in conjunction with CBT.
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Celexa (citalopram): I was fortunate to have found an effective method of treatment for my depression after trying only a few different medications. I began with Lexapro, which gave me drymouth, provided little relief and resulted in an uncomfortable feeling if a dosage was missed. Cymbalta gave me a constant headache. I started on 20mg of Celexa and after a few weeks I felt more like myself. I have been taking 40mg for three years and have had great results with few side effects. Mild decreased in sex drive.
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