Celexa for Anxiety and Stress User Reviews (Page 5)

• sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2016

"I have extremely bad anxiety, and it makes me panic daily and depressed. Before this drug, I have tried so many other ones that did nothing at all! I was giving up hope on finding something that would work for me until my doctor prescribed me this. I started out low at first, but now I'm on 20mg, and even when I started low, it did wonders. I used to not be able to talk about it without panicking, but within a week after taking it, I could actually talk about it and think straight. Thinking back before I was on it to where I'm at now, it's like a whole new world. I definitely recommend this."

• Tis...
• February 2, 2016

"I started Celexa after trying many other meds for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I can't begin to say how much I love it. It truly has given me a life I never knew. I feel so much better and things now roll off instead of driving me insane! Best decision I ever made. Really need to give it a good two months. That's when I really noticed the change."

• Gal...
• August 18, 2019

"I have been taking Celexa for 18 days for anxiety and stress. I had been battling along without any medicine for so long before I threw in the towel after 7 months of social anxiety that progressed to panic attacks, agoraphobia, and depression. Whenever I interacted with people, my face, neck, and chest would become broken out in stress hives. I tried reading self-help books on CBT and meditation first. I was still a wreck, so my doctor gave me a prescription for Celexa (20 mg), and I have to say it has almost turned my life back around, and I am feeling myself again. I took 10 mg for the first four days, then increased to 20 mg on day 5. The first day of Celexa was kind of rough: I had a pounding headache, my body felt sore, diarrhea, an ironic taste in my mouth, and mild sweating. Day 2 side effects are still there but less intense. After about a week, I felt a decrease in anxiety and was much more controllable."

• Eli...
• January 12, 2019

"I'm a 57-year-old male who has suffered from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) on and off during my life. It was only three years ago that I started taking medication for it. I started out with buspirone, and it worked great for 1.5 years, but then its effect just started tapering off and not really working for me. I tried without it for about 6 months and was feeling good, but had another bout of anxiety. My doctor recommended Celexa 40mg in the morning once a day. The first few days were horrible, I felt spaced out, tired, and could not function at all. I talked with a nurse family member, and she said the dose was too high. I cut down to 20mg (half a pill) for two weeks. I did that and then bumped it back up to 40mg. It worked! My side effects slowly went away. I have been on Celexa for over three months and feel much better now. Buspirone had more of a calming sedation feel, while Celexa puts me in a better frame of mind. That is the best way to describe the difference between them. Anxiety symptoms have gone away. It might be a rough start, but stick with it."

• Anonymous
• February 24, 2011

"I was put on Celexa about 6 months ago for anxiety attacks and a little bit of depression. After the loss of my Grandpa, I cried a lot and couldn't even go into Walmart alone because I would have an attack and leave the store empty-handed. This medicine has done amazing things for me. I am calm, in a better mood, and overall I don't worry so much about the little things that I cannot control in life. I had a few small side effects, but nothing that was more horrible than not leaving the house because you would have panic attacks. I had dry mouth the first couple of weeks, but overall I feel amazing and recommend it highly to everyone. Just remember that people's bodies are different, and it might just not be the one for you."

• Hia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 27, 2019

"I was severely bad, had counseling, psychology. I had severe panic attacks and severe paranoia. After 2 weeks of taking these, I noticed good changes, and now 2 months into them, I feel pretty much cured."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 26, 2016

"To deal with menopausal symptoms: stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia, I tried Paxil and Prozac. Not a good result - both very heavy-duty, you feel drugged. With Prozac, I was drooling and I didn't even know it, with Paxil, I felt dull-witted and thick, like a beached whale. But the third time was a charm: I tried Celexa, and it worked almost immediately. I felt calmer, not depressed, and I slept like a baby. For me, it's the best. The only side effect is that one-half hour after taking it, I feel nauseous for a few minutes. Small price to pay."

• typ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2015

"This medication absolutely changed my life for the better. Stress has always been something that has affected me all my life, but one day it got the best of me and my anxiety attacks/stress led to depression. Being from a fortunate family, I had never gone through many hardships, so when I had a big struggle in my life, I had no idea how to cope. I would sleep for hours and strangely, for the first time in my life, I did not want to interact with anyone and didn't want to even be active (I grew up playing all sports). Thankfully, I went to my family doctor and got the help I needed. After only 2 weeks on the medication, my overall mood and demeanor has improved dramatically and my anxiety/stress level is immensely lowered. :)"

• eil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2014

"I started Celexa a little over a week ago for Generalized Anxiety, thought to be associated with my Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Doctors are still reluctant to associate moods and stress affecting your stomach and bowels, but I am a firm believer (after living my whole life with anxiety and IBS) that there is a definite correlation. I am a 26-year-old female. I weigh 110 lbs. I was put on 10 mg and only took a half pill the first 6 days. Then I upped it to a whole pill. The initial 2 days, I had a migraine headache and insomnia at night and a restless/anxious feeling during the day. I would wake up in a panic with racing thoughts. Now it has gotten a bit better, but I don't think I've been on it long enough yet to experience definite anxiety help. Trying to stick with it!"

• Gkm...
• December 30, 2014

"I really didn't know I had a problem with anxiety until I started this medication for a bout of situational depression (my husband leaving me while I was deployed), and as soon as I started taking it, it was like all of the horrible cloudiness that kept me awake every night, that I dubiously named depression, completely subsided. I had had anxiety all along, and probably my entire life. I have been using Celexa (5mg) on and off for a few years now, when things seem to just spiral out of my control, and it has been wonderful, and worked perfectly every time, immediately, with no side effects. I am beyond thankful."

• Fiz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 30, 2015

"It works well for anxiety. Difficult to orgasm, get really sleepy if I drink (especially Scotch/liquor), but other than that, definitely more chill. Sleeping better, chest pain I was having from anxiety has virtually disappeared after 6 weeks on 20mg. Going to keep on it for 6 months then taper & reevaluate. Gained 10 lbs and liking carbs more. Seems related to the meds."

• Elv...
• March 22, 2013

"I have had anxiety forever and fell into a dark depression. I almost lost my marriage due to my state of mind. My doctor prescribed Celexa and it saved my life. I also was sleeping two hours a night during this horrible time and Celexa helps me get a great night's sleep now. I have gained 10 pounds but it's worth peace of mind."

• Kni...
• July 13, 2018

"For many years I suffered from really bad anxiety and panic disorder. I've tried every natural medication possible, and I finally gave in and tried Celexa. It has been really amazing for me. It had fairly mild side effects, but nothing horrible like I was expecting. I can go out in public, and my panic attacks have been almost non-existent since taking it for the last two and a half months. Please give it a try. I wish I would have started sooner. I have also lost a lot of weight on it, but it could be because I'm feeling better and I'm being more active and eating better."

• JLK...
• December 13, 2016

"I had severe anxiety and agoraphobia. Every time I would get in a car, I would wonder if I was going to die that day. These symptoms all started when I had children. I started to wonder what would happen to my children if something happened to me. And I thought about how attached they are to me and how it would break their hearts. So I told my doctor about it. She prescribed Celexa. I've been on it for about 2 months now and the quality of my life has changed so drastically. I'm not always thinking about dying. I'm able to go out in crowds and not be worried. Yesterday I was dealing with something stressful and I was stressed about it, but I stayed calm and I moved on. It didn't consume me like stressful events used to do."

• Had...
• June 24, 2016

"So far, so good. I'm only four days into taking it. I take it at lunchtime every day and notice I get a bit drowsy and yawn like crazy for a couple of hours after I take it. However, my anxiety is already feeling better so this side effect is nothing in comparison! My anxiety was becoming debilitating, just so much stress...I lost my mom to cancer, my cat passed away, going through a possible separation, just horribly stressful situations now. I have a lot of support from my family and friends and feel like this is the first step in getting back in check."

• cdm...
• September 1, 2014

"I'm a 25-year-old female, and my doctor prescribed Celexa to help me manage my anxiety. I've been on it just shy of 3 months. I started with 10 mg and increased to 20 mg after about 2 weeks. My initial side effects were dry mouth, decreased appetite, sleepiness, and low libido. The first few nights I was on Celexa, I also found myself suddenly waking up in the middle of the night in a panic. This also happened after my dose was increased. After almost 3 months on Celexa, all the side effects have disappeared, except my sex drive is completely non-existent. Overall, I feel very relaxed, and my anxiety symptoms have significantly decreased."

• dea...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 22, 2013

"I have been on this for a while now. I ran out, had to refill my script. I started taking it again tonight. Within an hour, my thoughts were not heavy, the racing anger was lessened. I feel like a new person. Thank whoever thought of this medicine. I'm like most though, the side effects could be a lot easier on the body. Good luck out there."

• Ink...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2012

"I love Celexa. It gave me my rockstar attitude back! Felt it after the first dose, I smiled for the first time in 6 months! So thankful I finally got the nerve to try it after being scared due to side effects and horror stories, and yay, no bad side effects at all!"

• Cyn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2012

"My panic attacks used to be so severe. In the same year that I experienced them, I was almost rushed to the hospital because my family was worried. My heart would pound so fast and hard. I literally thought it was going to explode. By my heart beating uncontrollably due to panicking, my chest would hurt a lot, and I would get so dizzy and lightheaded. After a year and a half of the horrible random attacks, I was prescribed Celexa, and my life has been amazing. I no longer have worries, and in the 2 months that I have been on it, I have not had one attack since. I highly recommend Celexa to those who experience panic/anxiety attacks."

• jus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 23, 2013

"Celexa is very effective in my opinion. I have tried Lexapro and Paxil, which made me horribly sick. I have had a few side effects since I am just starting it, but they are not that bad. I can tell they are there, but I'm not stopped by them. The only effect I don't like is the sexual problems. They aren't kidding about it. Started affecting me on day 1. Getting better is worth it though. Please give it a try, even if you're nervous!"

• The...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2015

"For years I thought medications could never help me to deal with and solve my problems in life, which they can't. That being said, my depression, which I never thought I had, was apparently there. My anxiety levels were high and I seemed to be acting out of my own way of thinking. Relationships were getting strained and friends and family seemed to be exiting my life. Once I talked with my doctor and he prescribed me 10mg first and then 20mg after the first week, things changed. Granted, it took about 3 weeks before I really started to feel such drastic changes in my thinking and my feelings. I started to feel like my old self again, happy, content, laughing with people, and enjoying the person who I know is me!"

• Cin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 21, 2017

"Update from my post a few weeks ago: I have been on Celexa now for about a month and have increased my dosage of Celexa to 20 mg. I feel like I can conquer the world again! The night sweats have passed, and I am calm and collected now. My thoughts are not focused around worry anymore, and I can rationalize everyday challenges again. Celexa has changed my life!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 9, 2013

"For the last 7 months, I have taken 30mg/day. It eased 90% of my anxieties and obsessive thoughts. My family and friends quickly noticed my new, laid-back state. I laughed more and cried (a whole lot) less. I have never been so emotionally stable. However, these benefits come at a price. First, I'm extremely tired. Next, my libido is gone. Also, my memory is awful. I constantly forget simple conversations or tasks. Similarly, I now struggle to articulate my thoughts. I often stumble over words and lose my train of thought mid-conversation. Lastly, at times, I feel like an emotionless zombie. For these reasons, I plan to taper off the medication. I instead hope to learn new coping techniques."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 25, 2013

"I was suffering from extreme panic disorder, could barely leave the house, didn't think I would ever feel like myself again. I was put on Celexa and within a few weeks, I started doing things that I thought I would never do again. I didn't think I would be able to go to college but with the help of Celexa, I went off to college and felt like myself again after a few months. It was still a struggle at first, don't get me wrong, it is not magic, but it makes the panic manageable. I would definitely recommend the combination of this and CBT."

• Anonymous
• July 8, 2011

"I wish I wouldn't have waited so long to start Celexa. I am actually enjoying life now, have a sense of humor, and am not filled with worst-case scenario thoughts all the time. I would highly recommend it. Some side effects at first, all have subsided."