Celexa and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 4)

• sam...
• January 22, 2020

For Postpartum Depression "Initial symptoms, premenstrual dysphoric syndrome. Extreme irritability in evenings the week before the period. While I used to be fine after the period, I started having a depressed mood. The only time of the month feeling good was around ovulation. Started on 10 mg. First week, queasiness, dizziness, no appetite, brain fog. Allowed self to eat junk or whatever sounded appealing. Protein shakes. Initial effects improved after the first week. No real notable difference. After a few weeks increased to 20 mg. Lack of appetite returned. Started having excruciating headaches, tension headaches, and clenching of jaw. Worsened depression. No motivation or desire to do anything. Headaches resolved. At 7-8 weeks. Extremely tired. Sad, blah, heavy face feeling. Anxiety may be worse. Probably less irritable, but don’t feel the other side effects are worth it. Felt better the next day after decrease to 10. Then switched to Paxil and have had no side effects and doing well one month in!!!"

• Anonymous
• April 15, 2011

For Depression "Just in my first week of taking Celexa 20 mg for depression and mood swings. I have had a terrible headache since I took the first dose, very nauseous, and this yawning-gagging thing is worrying me, but mood-wise I can already tell a difference. I hope it continues to work well."

• vol...
• May 14, 2011

For Depression "I took Celexa for 3 months at 20 mg daily to treat depression from bipolar disorder type I. I didn't notice a significant change in my mood. I discontinued due to nausea, lethargy, and difficulty achieving orgasm."

• Pin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2018

For Anxiety and Stress "I just got prescribed this med Thursday and took it Thursday night. Had me up all night. Next day had a never-ending light headache, repeated bowel movements, and nausea. But I will say I had a productive day at work with no anxiety. My symptoms prior were raced heart rate, over-emotional, shortness of breath with stress and worry... still having the heart racing on day 3 and will see how this goes."

• 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."

• Col...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 23, 2014

For Anxiety and Stress "The first month I was very nauseous and felt foggy after taking the medication. Soon after that nausea went away. I am taking 10mg, this medication is extremely helpful."

• 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
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 8, 2021

For Anxiety and Stress "I’ve been taking Celexa 10 mg for 3 weeks at night. I've been really nauseous with no appetite. Did this happen to anyone else? And will it get any better?"

• Anonymous
• April 21, 2016

For Anxiety and Stress "Weight loss, insomnia, nausea, loss of appetite. EXTREMELY irritable. Sweaty palms. NO THANK YOU."

• 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."