Celexa for Anxiety and Stress User Reviews (Page 3)

• Lov...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 20, 2016

"I started taking Celexa over a year ago for anxiety and stress. I had some mild side effects the first week, but it has been great since then. I started on 10mg and switched to 20mg after a month and have been at that prescription since. It probably took at least a month before I started noticing a difference. I take it at night and don't have any troubles sleeping or any other side effects. This medicine has completely changed my perspective. I'm much more calm and just happier all around. I used to be very high strung and easily stressed, but not anymore! Highly recommend!"

• Anonymous
• April 24, 2011

"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."

• Anonymous
• December 30, 2009

"I had started with Celexa, then changed to citalopram when it became available. (No changes whatsoever, both meds helped me exactly the same. Citalopram was just cheaper.) I had been in a severely bad personal situation, one that included some abuse. I was in a very bad way, and my anxiety level was at times paralyzing. When I started taking Celexa, my anxiety calmed down considerably, and I was able to see my bad situation for what it was, and I was able to actually deal with it. It's now years later, and my life is fine now, though I believe my personal situation damaged me enough to where I'm too stressed if I try to go off the medicine, so I stay on it, and that's fine with me. I believe Celexa quite literally saved my life."

• Anx...
• September 28, 2017

"Works great for my general anxiety. I felt like I was trapped in my own body. Couldn't breathe regularly, fidgety, brain racing nonstop, chest pain, couldn't sleep, had to run up and down stairs to relax. After 2 months, I started to feel a difference. Takes the edge off is all. Doesn't change my mood, doesn't make me sleepy. Only side effect I have is sometimes an hour or so after taking, stomach is a little upset...minor tradeoff for being anxiety-free. Changed my life. If you are living under a constant cloud of anxiety, please consider this medication. It takes a while to really start working, but for me, it has been a savior."

• Anonymous
• May 9, 2009

"I like Celexa so much better than Zoloft. With Zoloft, I had trouble sleeping, nausea, and it did not help my anxiety and depression symptoms. I have had a great experience with Celexa. So much so that I am uncertain if I would ever want to be taken off of it."

• Jes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2020

"I've been on this for a week. The first night I took it I felt really, really high but pretty anxious too so I cut the tablet in half for 6 days, and on the 8th, took a full (10 MG). When I cut in half for 5 MG, had no sleep issues, when I take 10mg I do have sleep issues and I do have an anxious chest - not jittery but my stomach and chest feel anxious like I've had too much coffee except the rest of me is still tired. After the first night though, I could already tell in my mood swings and I'm sticking with it. It's not unbearable by any means, but I'll check back in after another week to update you! I would say... if your side effects are so strong, cut it in half and wait another week. Almost every negative review is about the first week or two - make it through that, eat healthy and force yourself to exercise (even if you're tired from not sleeping thoroughly the night before). I believe the long-term effects will be totally worth a week of feeling antsy."

• ms...
• September 19, 2009

"Celexa has calmed me down a lot. I used to stress about everything. I always feared the worst. Celexa has helped me overcome this feeling. However, at times I seem too laid back and I get very annoyed with people who complain about everyday situations. At first, I thought this drug is not working, but a month later, I don't know how I survived without it. I do have headaches more frequently, and sometimes I get lazy, but sometimes I get this burst of energy too. Also, every so often, I get really somber, but within an hour I calm down and feel awesome. This drug works wonders for me."

• cak...
• February 2, 2015

"I've only been on Celexa for 5 days. I understand that this will not be an entirely accurate review of the medicine because it takes about 4 weeks to get the full effect, but my experience is worth sharing for those just starting. Reasons for being prescribed: -anxiety associated with emotional stress -depression (seasonal) -inability to sleep due to anxiety -panic attacks (only about 5 in a 2-month period). Days 1-2: 10 mg - felt awful. I felt anxious, foggy-headed, weird. Day 3: I was quiet but full of energy. Some trouble sleeping (woke up in the middle of the night). Day 4: Tired because I didn't sleep well that night. Midday exhaustion. Somewhat antisocial. Still 'myself' though. Day 5: General good mood, positive. Productive."

• Bea...
• May 23, 2017

"I never review anything, but this I had to review!! This stuff has basically given me my life back! Before I started taking this, I had severe depression issues, high anxiety and stress, and a touch of PTSD. Since taking this stuff, all of that has faded, especially anxiety and stress. This stuff is a blessing! I take 20 mg in the morning and 20 mg in the evening. It took about two weeks or so to kick in, but once it did, my god, it was incredible!! I still get depressed, but it's nowhere near as bad as it used to be. As far as side effects go, I haven't had any!! They must be very rare. Would recommend this to anyone! I am a riverboat pilot, so if any offshore or towboat pilots are looking into trying this - it IS a coast guard approved med."

• CKa...
• March 13, 2014

"Best anti-anxiety medication for me. At 20mg, it perfectly takes the edge off & allows me to focus with clarity at work & at home. I have been on Celexa for 10 years, tried Wellbutrin once thinking it might help with weight loss, but it made me feel crazy & irritable. I did not like it at all. My daughter has similar issues as I do & Celexa did not work for her, she's going to try Prozac now. I think it's important to realize that everybody is different as is their chemical make up & what might work great for one may not for another."

• Art...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 7, 2013

"I started taking Celexa about a year ago. I had severe depression and anxiety due to multiple losses: job, house, bankruptcy, the loss of my brother to cancer, divorce - you name it. The anxiety I was experiencing was affecting my family relationships, work relationships, and general well-being. I had been on Wellbutrin, which I am still on, but my doc prescribed Celexa. It has made a world of difference. I am happy, relaxed, able to concentrate, and feel a sense of hope for the future. Recently, I ran out of the med, and within a day or two, I was again feeling anxious, overly emotional, sad, and just not right. I got the medication again, and I am back to normal. It saved my life as well. Thank you, Celexa."

• Hea...
• July 26, 2014

"I'm 29 years old... (Mother of 2 boys). I lost my grandma (who raised me) on June 10th (My birthday). She was my everything. This is the first time I've experienced losing someone this close to me. I've had a very difficult time dealing with this, crying every day...and it has affected me at work with having less patience for things...anxiety, etc. Which I already had anxiety at night before she ever passed away. I've been on Celexa for 5 days and I haven't cried since then. It has made me feel more calm...more understanding of things. My anxiety has subsided a great deal...the only downside is I'm having a little bit of insomnia, which I know is a side effect. I'm optimistic about the future now."

• kav...
• November 27, 2014

"I started this medication 2 1/2 years ago. It has worked wonders for me. It took my anxiety away. I used to have panic attacks that would last for hours and hours. I thought I was losing my mind. This made me feel normal again. I hadn't had an actual anxiety attack in over 2 years. Thank you, Celexa."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2020

"I've held high positions mainly in the field of Human Services, somewhere down the line, my demanding jobs affected my concentration in addition to other stressors in my personal life really done a number to my mental and emotional well-being over time. I feel perfectly sane, my main concern is my inability to focus. I'm a week into Celexa, so far so good, my thoughts aren't so scattered as they were prior to treatment. I feel more calm and gradually feeling like my old self. I am comfortable holding long conversations as opposed to before. I'm quite pleased with this medication."

• Mrz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 31, 2013

"For the past few years, I think I have suffered from anxiety. Couldn't really put my finger on it until Thanksgiving Day. Everything was fine until it hit me out of nowhere. I remember feeling like my future was doomed. I couldn't concentrate, I felt like I wasn't myself. I completely lost it. It was like I was losing grasp of every aspect of my life. I cried and thought I was losing my sanity. It was the scariest thing I had ever experienced. After seeing 2 doctors, the medicines they prescribed either didn't help or maybe my anxiety got the best of me, but finally, my mom made me go to the ER and they gave me Celexa. The side effects were pretty bad, but I stuck it out, and I must say that almost 3 weeks in, I'm feeling back to myself."

• rus...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 18, 2013

"I have been taking Celexa for many years and somehow I stopped taking it not realizing that I had. I could not function at all without it. I'm back on it and I feel wonderful. It's not a medicine to stop suddenly."

• Sue...
• August 29, 2016

"Best. I started taking this and thought, oh, this isn't going to help me... It was maybe 2 months in and I didn't feel different. After about 4 months taking it, I was a completely different person when it came to my anxiety and panic attacks. I completely stopped having them and I was just overall a more stress-free person. By far one of my favorites. I recommend this to anyone that has very bad anxiety and doesn't want to be on something addictive like benzodiazepines."

• Lis...
• August 12, 2014

"This is my 12th day on Citalopram and already I am noticing a difference. I was on Effexor for over a year and it was okay, but started getting really anxious and having panic attacks all over again, more frequent, and also really sad a lot, so I decided to talk to my doctor about switching. He said 'Citalopram is my go-to medicine, and it's a lot cleaner than most.' I love reading the positive reviews. It gives me high hopes. The first week I did feel a bit off, but I know you just have to wait it out and things will look up. So far so good! Good luck everyone!"

• ame...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 22, 2012

"I started taking Celexa a week ago for social anxiety disorder, and I already feel major relief. For the first time, I was social at work and made new friends. I feel happier and can focus on caring about other things and people rather than just myself. I had social anxiety, but I can honestly say that this medicine has worked miracles on me so far, and I'm only on 10mg. This medicine has quite literally saved my life. If you are experiencing depression or anxiety, in my opinion, it's not worth it to keep fighting it without medication. I suffered from social anxiety disorder for 2 years before finally deciding to take it. Now, I wish I had taken it much sooner!"

• Blo...
• February 15, 2013

"I am just starting my 3rd week on Celexa. I was more upset when I found out this was for 'depression and anxiety' as I am NOT depressed. I am a very outgoing person that loves to be around people, but I do have anxiety, panic attacks, and anger issues, so I thought it would be worth trying. I find myself more 'Calm' in general since taking this. I am not obsessing about phobias I have, and I am back to being 90% happy because I am dealing with stress better. I have been incredibly nauseous though this past week in the early morning to about lunchtime. By mid-afternoon to evening, that goes away, but I do not like that feeling. No interruption in sleep. I do feel 'forgetful' more than normal. Overall doing well."

• Gem...
• November 1, 2019

"I’m 23 years old and began to have severe GAD due to a stressful situation. I felt worthless, depressed, anxious, and pessimistic. I decided to go to my doctor and was prescribed Celexa. I experienced a low appetite, insomnia, and mild diarrhea the first couple of weeks. I also had increased mood swings. The adjustment period was rough! However, after about 6-8 weeks, I started to level out and had less anxiety. Now I can say that my anxiety is about 90% cured! I have been taking this medicine for about 2-3 months. I still experience some anxiety during normal moments that I should experience some anxiety, but it’s NOTHING compared to where I used to be. I can still feel my emotions, the lows are just not as low anymore. I’m going through a breakup right now and I can honestly say that although I’ve had sad moments, I am still fully functioning and I am still managing to be happy with my life. Thank you Celexa!"

• Rel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2018

"I researched and read numerous forums on medicines and was quite leery to take Celexa after some of the issues people had experienced on the medicine. I am so glad I decided to try it for myself. A few months ago, out of the blue, I developed symptoms which turned into full-blown GAD, which was getting increasingly worse with constant nervousness, stomach upset, nonstop worry about feeling so darn out of control that I burst into tears. I was starting to have panic attacks while at work and couldn’t have that, so I contacted my doctor who put me on 5mg of Celexa daily, which was to increase to 10 mg. After a few days of awful nausea and sleepiness, the side effects subsided. 1 month in, still on 5mg, and I feel absolutely amazing. I am back to feeling myself again. I am so fortunate that this medicine worked for me."

• Nik...
• November 2, 2019

"I just recently increased my dose. I was unsure how it would affect me, but after talking with my doctor, I was willing to try. The more I have to fight back my extreme anxiety, the better. It’s been about 5 weeks since increasing my dose, and I just want to say I feel like ME again, the happy-go-lucky girl I remember being. I still have bouts of anxiety, but that’s natural, there’s no magic pill that removes it forever. I think the best way to describe how it helps my anxiety is that it changes my mood and the way I process things. I feel joyful when normally I would be frantic. I find myself engaging in settings I normally would be anxious and insecure in. Going to this dose was the best choice I could’ve made! Everyone is different, you just have to start low on the amount of dose and see how you feel!"

• psu...
• September 6, 2014

"I have had anxiety for over ten years. 2 years ago, I started having severe panic attacks and anxiety. I tried Luvox, Prozac, and now I am taking Celexa. The first did not do much for me, and the Prozac made me feel like I was out of my body and gave me really bad side effects. Celexa is amazing. I am taking 20mg 2x daily. Highly recommend!"

• Kat...
• March 21, 2013

"I didn't realize how bad my anxiety was until I started taking citalopram (and found relief). I had never taken any antidepressant and I started off with a TINY amount... 5 mg in the morning for the first three days. I got a bad headache, which went away after a couple of days. I then increased to 10 mg... then 20. I ended up at 40 mg daily and have been on that for a little over a year. I am currently in the process of decreasing my dose. I dropped down to 30 mg for two weeks and I am noticing my irritation and anxiety increasing. My goal had been to get to 20 mg but I am not sure I'll be able to do that, due to the increased feelings of anxiety. All in all, I have found this medicine to be a HUGE help with very few side effects."