Celexa and Anxiety: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Thu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2016

For Anxiety and Stress "I was originally on Buspar, but for some reason the anxiety started to come back. So I went to my PCP, and after talking options, it was decided 10 mg of Celexa would help. So this is the 17th day on Celexa, and things seem to be starting to even out. Had stomach issues on days 1-3, but they went away. Sexual effects also popped up, but after checking with the wife, things still work on request, but just take a bit longer. One thing that's certainly still there is the increased anxiety. It's not as bad as it was, but still there. If you decide to go with this, this really can make the anxiety worse. So between the 60 mg of Buspar, the occasional Propranolol for the days the anxiety is super bad because of Celexa (which is getting better), I think this drug will work."

• Rad...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 9, 2017

For Depression "After the side effects wore off (2-4 weeks of occasional insomnia, heightened anxiety, bathroom issues, and no energy), my overall outlook on life was much more positive. I was laughing, taking on more work, taking care of myself, and feeling good. I didn’t notice much weight gain, but working in construction, between a slowed metabolism and the hard work, my weight remained within 2 pounds up or down. Unfortunately, I had a rare side effect creep up after 3 months of use, it induced TMJ in me to the point I couldn’t eat. I switched to escitalopram, and the TMJ subsided, but found that escitalopram did not work for me, and I actually gained weight very quickly. Mind you, I’ve been on Wellbutrin in conjunction with these medications without issue with W."

• mer...
• January 27, 2016

For Anxiety and Stress "HATED IT! I have anxiety, and I thought this would be great for me until I tried it. I took a pill in the morning, later that night at 1 a.m., I woke up with the most awful panic attack of my life. I was scared, I was freaking out about my baby for no reason, I cried for hours, and I didn't know what I was doing. I was fighting my thoughts in my head. Luckily, my husband stayed up with me as I cried myself to sleep for 3 hours, shaking, and all my muscles were completely tense. Celexa heightened my anxiety and made me suicidal. DO NOT TAKE CELEXA!"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2021

For Anxiety and Stress "I took Celexa one night. Dr. prescribed me 15 mg. I cut that in half and then cut it in half again, so I only took 2.5 mg that night. When I woke the next day, I could barely walk, I was that dizzy. Nauseated beyond belief, and my heart was pounding out of my chest with anxiety. I just had to stay in bed all day. I honestly thought I was going to need to go to the hospital! I know with SSRIs, you’ll need to get through 2-4 weeks before you feel better, but my experience on such a small dose, I can’t imagine going that long feeling like that! I have a hard time on SSRIs and basically had similar reactions. I guess they’re not for me. Going to try a more natural way out of this."

• ImB...
• February 17, 2016

For Anxiety and Stress "I used Celexa, and it was rough. I then went and looked at all the side effects and realized that the anxiety it was treating was also a side effect. I then, in a last-ditch effort, went to a chiropractor, and he changed my life. He explained how chiropractic has nothing to do with neck and back pain. He explained that stress is necessary to live and is a good thing! Our issue with stress is that our body isn't adapting properly to the stress. Chiropractors help our nervous system flow properly so we don't need drugs by removing subluxations. (A subluxation is an interference in the brain-body connection.) If there is something you could do so you wouldn't have to deal with stress, would you? See a subluxation-based chiropractor!"

• Kaa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2019

For Anxiety and Stress "I have been on Celexa a week. It has been pure awfulness. Over-the-top anxiety and mania. Cannot get out of bed. Cannot function. I read where you give this time, but I am scared it will get worse."

• Ade...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 20, 2016

For Anxiety and Stress "I took Celexa for a year. It gave me energy and made me anxious. I gained 40 pounds, and it made me yawn a lot. I went off of it."

• Anonymous
• February 4, 2009

For Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder "I've seen an improvement in my premenstrual dysphoric disorder symptoms. The side effects were mild - queasiness and a jittery feeling, which went away in about 2 weeks."

• Anonymous
• July 5, 2012

For Depression "Works wonders. I have my life back. The first two weeks were rough because of nausea and increased anxiety. It kicked in after three weeks or so, and now six months later, I'm doing great."

• Nic...
• March 4, 2013

For Depression "I'm 23, male. I take 20 mg of Celexa. I really see improvement in my everyday life. I'm less likely to snap. Keeps me on edge but was thinking of raising the dose. I'm also taking ibuprofen."

• uni...
• August 5, 2010

For Depression "I was started on Celexa about 7 months ago, my moods have increased, thoughts of suicide, feeling worthless, sweats, nervousness. Everyone's different, I guess."

• Eik...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 8, 2017

For Anxiety and Stress "Honestly, doesn't do much for me. Still has big panic attacks. Still has bad anxiety."

• Eli...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 20, 2019

For Anxiety and Stress "Why does Celexa cause anxiety and aggravated and screaming nervousness? Why do I itch all over my body?"