User Reviews for Citalopram

For Anxiety and Stress: "A great lessening of anxiety after taking for a month. Calm feeling."

Redhead24 (taken for 1 to 6 months) July 16, 2017

For Depression: "I was prescribed Citalopram 10 mg by my doctor for depression and anxiety due to being laid off from my job. I have been taking for less than a week and it really has helped me quite a bit. Except for mild to moderate headaches and vivid dreams at night when I sleep I have no other complaints! I have very glad my doctor suggested this medication!"

Sunny1979 (taken for less than 1 month) July 15, 2017

For Depression: "I have been on it for about two weeks. It has not quite kicked in really but I thought I'd review my experience thus far. I haven't really had any bad side effects as of yet, and I don't have any trouble sleeping on it either. I've gotten some comments that I am more outgoing and talkative but I haven't noticed it so apparently it may be helping my anxiety some as well. At one month appt to review with my doctor I will probably have my dosage upped as it has had no effect so far on my depression. They started me at a low dosage tho bc my genetics test says that my body reacts to 10mg how a normal person would react to 20mg so they started me on 10mg. Hopefully it will have more of an effect when they up the dosage."

Mandajoypanda (taken for less than 1 month) July 11, 2017

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder: "I've been trying to deal with GAD for 3 years without any medication and i am failing horribly. I have been agoraphobic since my anxiety started in Oct 2014. I have spoken to my doctor and he has suggested 10mg of Citalopram. However I get extremely anxious about taking any medication even antibiotics. Would anyone suggest taking 5mg to wean myself onto it? I'm a single parent to 2 kids and have a 15 month old home all day, while the other is at school, no family and friends so can't be in bed all day with side effects. Completely at a loss"

Maryanne22 (taken for less than 1 month) July 9, 2017

Celexa (citalopram) for Anxiety and Stress: "Honestly doesn't do much for me. Still has big panic attacks. Still has bad anxiety."

Eiko (taken for 2 to 5 years) July 8, 2017

Celexa (citalopram) for Anxiety and Stress: "I went thru a very difficult time being hurt at work,.I could have easily been killed. The company making moves to fire me cuz I costs them $ for my 'free medical ". Accident was another employee's negligence. Long story. Plus legal. etc etc With celexa, my anxiety , stress, depression levels became under control. I was able to return back to a resemblance of a human being Was at 40mg to start. Weaned down to 30mg. Then when legal became intense, 40mg. No good settlements in these cases but my sanity is returning. And coping better. Highly recommend. Side effect was being tired until my body adjusted. At least got covered by Workers Comp insurance. In Ca, that's a miracle because for injured parties, you're fortunate that insurance pays ."

jmcom111 (taken for 2 to 5 years) July 7, 2017

Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: "Experienced depressive symptoms lightly for years. Then over the past year when exposed to many life stressors because signficant in impairing my quality of life. Celexa has greatly improved my quality of life and most days I feel little to no depressive thoughts. I have been taking Celexa for 6 weeks. It also got rid of my anxiety (70-80% of it) and has improved my OCD symptoms a great deal. I started on 5 mg upping to 10mg"

MxMxM July 6, 2017

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder: "I know this is early days. Only day five. The first four days were horrendous spaced out dizzy and felt sick. So changed to take citalopram at night. Seemed to be better for me that way. Today is the first day the haze has slightly lifted. But like I said early days. I'm hoping that after the two weeks period that people say is the worst I loose this dizzying feeling and headache. But I'm going to persevere as this med judging by the reviews does seem to do the trick."

Scoots153 July 5, 2017

For Anxiety and Stress: "Only five days in. So still feeling the initial side affects. Dizzy headache nauseous. But changed from morning to night time last night and must say feel somewhat better for it. I've read all of these reviews and find most of them positive. So I'm hopeful after a few weeks I'll start to feel a bit like my old self again. Been suffering for 7 years and decided that enough was enough."

Scoots153 July 5, 2017

For Depression: "Very vivid and graphic dreams every night."

£$*&% July 5, 2017

Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: "I remember a half a year ago reading these reviews and I was very eager to not feeling worthless anymore. The first month was bleh. Had bad diarrhea but slept great for once. But over time feelings of worthlessness and being overly fearful faded away. I started to slowly be able to get out of bed in the night (third shift) and be excited to go to work and engage people. Sadly, over time the anxiety seemed to have gotten worse. My sleeping also went back to its normal habits. They upped it to 40mg to no avail. Now I'm off cold turkey and the depression is hitting harder than it has ever. Wish I could get back on it. It was a literal life saver."

Great for depression (taken for 6 months to 1 year) July 2, 2017

Celexa (citalopram) for Anxiety and Stress: "I started taking this after increased anxiety/panic/depersonalization/derealization after starting a birth control pill (BeYaz).. Celexa has helped my symptoms but I stopped taking my birth control and it has made a WORLD of a difference in my mood. My anxiety and panic are almost gone.. I've only been on Celexa for 1 month.. and I stopped my birth control 2-3 weeks ago.. Please check into your birth control. I've NEVER had depression in my life but after starting the birth control I had CONSTANT crying spells, anxiety, panic, etc. Celexa is helping but I think this was all caused by the birth control. Please be careful!!"

linds00000000000000000000 (taken for 1 to 6 months) July 1, 2017

For Depression: "Taking Citalopram for almost 3 years now, starting at 10mg and now 30mg dosage. I know the drug is different for everyone, but it's really helped me. I still suffer very bad anxiety, but depressive periods and mood swings seem to be under control. It's really important not to rely just on medication though, it's definitely only worked together with therapist/changing a few things (way I communicate etc). A huge downside to begin with was how tired I was, I would take the meds at night and then not be able to wake up properly, would easily fall back asleep until lunchtime. I now take them around 2pm. I experimented a lot with the timings! This seems best for me as I'm usually out/busy in the afternoons so don't get caught tired."

jkjkjkjkjk (taken for 2 to 5 years) July 1, 2017

For Anxiety and Stress: "This is update to my original comment in late January earlier this year. Still taking 20 mg daily. Still feeling great. Been on 6 months. Its really amazing. Sadness (depression) completely gone. General anxiety gone. When situational stress occurs it feels lesser and tolerable. The truth is the medicine blocks emotional or physcological pain. It probably blocks super emotional highs also but its an easy trade. Side effects are appetite increase (because you are happy and not anxious) occasional night sweats sleeping, delayed orgasm but good if you had premature orgasm issue. This med is wonderful and no need to suffer emotional pain forever. Live happy today."

njehealedcontinued June 30, 2017

Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: "not sure if it did anything"

katzy June 30, 2017

Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: "I started out on 10mg of Celexa, nothing happened. When I got to 20mg, I started feeling sick (I felt like I was going to vomit all the time) and irritated. Once I got to 40mg, I began to feel impulsive and wired. I could barely sleep and I was doing risky things; even my friends said I wasn't myself! I got put on Neurontin after this, I'm glad I switched."

Anonymous (taken for 1 to 6 months) June 28, 2017

For Anxiety and Stress: "I started citalopram about 2 year ago. I was always on edge. Everything made me mad and stressed out. I started on 20mg. I had a hard time with it at first. It made me clench my jaw and my hands I felt like I was in a fog. It took about 6 weeks before all the bad symptoms went away. I am so happy that I stuck it out. I handle situations better, I have never been more happy. I just started on 40mg now and I will say it makes me a little nauseous. The only down side is that it makes me have a low libido. I will never go without this drug. I just wish I would have had it many years before"

Tee age 52 (taken for 2 to 5 years) June 28, 2017

For Depression: "Best thing I've had! The side effects where pretty bad in the first week (anxiety, low mood, fatigue but can't sleep, hot sweats) but 4 weeks later I feel great! Please don't let the side effects put you off, I was anxious to take them as I have really bad emetophobia and was worried about the nausea but once it passes it's great. So glad I stuck to it! The only negatives is that I've had such bizarre dreams since taking this medication but its fun to laugh at the next day! Stay strong everyone!"

SLJ1106 (taken for 1 to 6 months) June 26, 2017

For Anxiety and Stress: "I am 47 yrs old and female. I have had issues with my mood around my periods since having my children. It's like a roller coaster every month. The closer to "That time" the more emotional I become! I had spoke to 3 different doctors, over the years, and got no help. One told me to go on birth control, another said to see an OB, the best told me it must just be my personality!!! Finally found a Dr who would listen! I had tension headaches and mood swings. He gave me citalopram 10mg and a muscle relaxer (as needed). After a year and a half, I have not had mood swings like I did before! I wish the others would have listened to me earlier. I would definitely suggest this medication! My only side effect is sleepiness, so I take it at night"

MamaSandD June 26, 2017

For Panic Disorder: "For 8 years I have suffered from anxiety and depression, and this last year I began having debilitating panic attacks, most often while driving. I was very much against the idea of taking medicine as I thought I could heal myself. When things hit rock bottom I decided I had nothing left to lose. I started 10mg four days ago and it is the best decision I have ever made for myself. Day one was a bit strange and had one major panic attack, but since then have had zero anxiety or panic and zero side effects. I even went for a joy ride today in my car, because now I can drive without fear! Please please seek help if you're struggling, my only regret is not starting this medicine sooner."

Panicmachine (taken for less than 1 month) June 25, 2017

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder: "I started taking 20mg 2 months ago and I noticed a difference after the first week. My issues stemmed from overly panicking about everything and crying hysterically whenever anything small went wrong with my relationship. Soon as the medication started to work I developed more independence. I struggled to cry (I could cry... but after crying a bit, my body/brain stopped me from being able to cry hysterically like I used to). I also found that I cared more about myself and not silly arguments I was having with my partner. Since the medication has worked, if we argue, I'm calm and I realise my worth so much more. I would definitely recommend this medication to anyone who panics or cries unnecessarily. I've had no trouble sleeping ever either"

Zoe1051 (taken for 1 to 6 months) June 16, 2017

For Depression: "In January I could feel a depressive episode I have been on 10mg before. I decided to go back on it. Last time I took it I had no side effects at all. so I thought it would be easy to get back on it I was wrong! Started on 10mg after a few weeks I was so ill I lost 7lbs vomited had the runs for 8 weeks, headaches, no sleep, cried each day could not get out of bed. Thought my life was over. The thing is I've been through this before I knew it must be the drug making me feel like the this. Went to 20 then 30 but felt worse so I tried coming off it .As I came down to 10mg it kicked in at week 11! I am so happy I persisted, I went through hell but it has transformed my life once again. I feel alive! Persist for at least 3 months before you give up!"

Sunshine_83 June 15, 2017

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder: "I left a review not so long ago on my 2nd day describing the horrendous side effects I was feeling and thought I would update. My side effects have passed thankfully (I'm on my 15th day), I still get hot flashes but I also have a cold so I'm not putting the whole blame on the medication! My anxiety hasn't fully passed yet but without the side effects I'm willing to keep going as I've seen it can take 4-6 weeks to fully kick in. I'm so glad I didn't let the side effects put me off taking anymore! Hopefully I will continue to improve :)."

SJ2101 (taken for less than 1 month) June 15, 2017

Celexa (citalopram) for Anxiety and Stress: "Please try!!!!! I was like you reading these reviews scared to death to start taking this drug. I am so glad I did. The first 2 weeks I felt Iike I was pregnant. Nauseous and sleepy. After that I just gradually started feeling better. Anxiety has gone and life is on the up and up. I should have taken this 20 years ago. All the worries sort of just fade away. Good luck and please give it a shot!"

Mag pie June 10, 2017

For Generalized Anxiety Disorder: "Posted nearly a year ago about how I was going which was good at the time. Having been on them for 12 months I thought I could do an update. Has been really good for me. I suffer all the severe physical symptoms that come with anxiety and citalopram keeps them in check. I do notice if I forget to take my dose (20mg) for more then 2-3 days my anxiety flares up again. I still have the occasional off day but its never been anywhere near my pre medication days. Happy with the low dose. I really recommend exercise and eating well if you suffer anxiety. You can't make a judgement on only a weeks worth or less of taking this drug. I see lots of people posting 1 star after a day on it. You need at least 4-6 weeks to see changes."

Lingling90 June 10, 2017