Celexa User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Nik...
• November 2, 2019

For Anxiety and Stress "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!"

• Kat...
• March 21, 2013

For Anxiety and Stress "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."

• Anonymous
• July 23, 2008

For Depression "I have taken Celexa (started at 40 mg, now at 20 mg) since I was 18 and have learned that it has been very beneficial in helping me maintain a positive mood. Along with a healthy diet and exercise, I know that Celexa will probably be a part of my life forever. The only side effects I experience are frequent yawning and occasional sleepiness. Sleepiness is less of an issue if I take the medication at the same time of day consistently (late afternoon)."

• Fee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2013

For Depression "The depression, feelings of worthlessness, suicidal thoughts, and chronic anger have all eased somewhat since I started taking Celexa (10mg). I've been on it for about two months and have noticed a marked difference. Sleeping okay after insomnia at first. No decrease in sex drive (male) but definite decrease in ability. Hoping that doesn't last. Although some days I feel like my old self, mostly I feel better. Life has become more clear to me, my relationship with my wife appears to be improving, and this has allowed me to begin forgiving myself. Long road ahead. I wish you all the best."

• Eva...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2016

For Anxiety and Stress "I started on 10mg after quitting drinking and starting AA, and I had to increase my dose to 20. So I've been on 20 for a week, and I was on 10 for about 3 weeks before. I feel great. My anxiety level is so low and manageable, and so is my negative thinking and my anger towards everyone. I have the right perspectives, just couldn't apply them before, and now I find it easy to. I don't freak out, get mad, irritated, and frustrated like I used to. Life is easier to handle, but you still need tools. So far, my sex drive is still there, though it might take a little more effort to orgasm, but not because I don't feel it as much, but because it's hard to reach a certain level fast enough. My cravings for alcohol and sweet foods are very low. I'm motivated."

• 32y...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2015

For Anxiety and Stress "I am on week three of 10mg Celexa. I felt a difference in my mood immediately. My husband too finds I am much calmer. I was a mixed bag of anxiety, irritability, anger, sadness, stress, mind racing, and exhaustion. I used to snap at every little thing. The mood shifting was not only hard on me but my family as well. I couldn't live like that anymore. Although I was prescribed Celexa, I did not rush out to buy it. I guess because I was ashamed about having to medicate myself. It took me two months to admit it to myself. I now regret not starting it earlier! It has changed me for the better. I am still the same person with the same life problems, but I can better handle my problems now. I can think clearly. The negativity is gone."

• TLD...
• February 3, 2012

For Anxiety and Stress "I have been taking Celexa for about a month and a half for anxiety. I didn't go to the doctor on the given day to get anything but an antibiotic for being sick. I walked out of the doctor's office that day with Celexa as well. I was VERY fearful of taking a type of drug like this, but I was also tired of being very anxious - always have been. I was easy to irritate. I couldn't handle stress well and couldn't seem to focus on the task at hand when I was stressed. Celexa has taken away these feelings. I feel 'normal' now, so to speak, and can handle everything better. I can also orgasm with no problems (I am married) ;-) and I have NOT gained any weight! I can cry also and have normal emotional responses. Celexa has been great!"

• Joe...
• July 2, 2018

For Anxiety and Stress "*UPDATE* December 19, 2017. I have now completely gotten off of Celexa after a year and feel great. I took 2 months to wean off my 20mg dose. Celexa helped me with all of my issues: extreme lack of focus, panic attacks, not being able to hold conversations, depersonalization. I had to quit my job. But enough of that, ultimately, this medication was the biggest roller coaster ride I've ever been on for the first 6 weeks, but I am so happy I decided to go on it. For me, Celexa muted all of my anxious feelings and allowed me to regain who I was and gain all of my confidence back. So anyways, I thought I would share my final review of this drug. For anyone trying to get through a bout of anxiety that is so bad it destroys their entire life, there is hope! It's hard as anything, but I wouldn't have done anything different. Good luck, everyone! By the way, I was on it from June 16, 2017, to June 27, 2018. The 'it gets worse before it gets better' part was over after about 4-6 weeks."

• Ano...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 15, 2013

For Anxiety and Stress "I have been taking Celexa for 13 years for anxiety/irritability, which it works great for. Sexual side effects are terribly disappointing - lack of desire and difficult to climax. Anytime I try to go off, the anxiety and irritability are present within the 2nd day. Really wish I could find something that worked as well without the side effects. No other medicine has even touched anxiety/irritability the way Celexa has."

• Anonymous
• August 28, 2009

For Depression "I started taking Celexa in Nov '08 and continued it for seven months. My depression disappeared, and I was doing a whole lot better. Normality returned, and I had no side effects other than a little weight gain, which may not have been due to the drug. I was eating popcorn every night! Anyway, since I felt better, I decided to stop taking it in May '09. Well, my depression returned. It's funny, this time I felt it coming on but didn't do anything about it until it was full-blown. I started taking Celexa again three days ago (Aug 23), and poof! Most of my poor mood is gone, and I feel so much better already. I'm not stopping again. This medicine is great!"

• Suz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 25, 2020

For Anxiety and Stress "Celexa didn’t work for me and my anxiety and depression. I bore with the side effects for four weeks (splitting headaches, inability to sleep or stay asleep, night sweats, cold symptoms, a feeling of dis-reality I hadn’t previously had, loss of all libido, skin numbness, and feeling drained of all energy) but they did not begin to alleviate. I thought nothing could be worse than the depression and anxiety but I was wrong. The treatment in this case was worse than the condition. Now tapering off and trying something different."

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2015

For Depression "Celexa was a miracle for me. I was struggling with debilitating depression and anxiety, but after 6 weeks on Celexa, I feel almost myself again. It does take the full 6-8 weeks to kick in, so make sure you give it at least a few months to get all the benefits."

• bra...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 7, 2013

For Anxiety and Stress "I've been on Celexa for about 1 1/2 years, and I love it. I have a real big history of panic attacks - the ones that make you feel like you're dying. Well, they have decreased a lot. I still have them once in a while, but they have gotten way better. This medication has really made a difference for me. I recommend it to everyone with panic and anxiety disorder, it works."

• Anonymous
• November 3, 2009

For Depression "Citalopram is the best thing that ever happened to me. It was like a cloud was lifted, and I could see everything in my life clearly. It is amazing, and I have very minimal side effects. Just more intense dreams, and at first, it messed up my sleep schedule. I would be tired a lot and then not be able to fall asleep. But that passed after a few weeks. I've been on it for about 9 months now, and it is still working great!"

• Anonymous
• January 29, 2009

For Panic Disorder "I am 34 years old and have had panic attacks since the age of 7. I have tried everything and nothing was working until I got on Celexa. This drug has totally changed my life. I am a happier person and no longer worry about panic attacks. I wish that I had known about it sooner. I highly recommend this to anyone who has panic attacks. I have not had one panic attack since being on this medication. I have not had any side effects from this drug, and cannot tell that I am even on it besides the fact that every day I wake up with a smile instead of dreading the day."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2023

For Anxiety and Stress "I used to take Celexa (20mg) back when I was 16 years old for severe agoraphobia, severe panic disorder, severe depression, and PTSD. I would faint, chest would hurt, shaking, hyperventilate, avoided all social places, I had no energy, felt suicidal, (I was homeschooled), I had all symptoms of PTSD, anxiety attacks, and depression. You name it, I had it. I couldn’t even leave home, not until Celexa was prescribed to me, and I got my life back within 2 days of taking this medication. The only side effect I had was drowsiness. I’m now 27 years old with the same issues once again, I’ve been isolated for 6 months now, having severe panic attacks and been avoiding all public places, even avoiding outside and my own family. I was prescribed Celexa 10mg 2 months ago, but I am deathly afraid to try it because I don’t want my anxiety to get worse, it’s my last hope to feel better. I believe Celexa will benefit me, but that’s my anxiety talking. I think I’ll try it today, I can do this!"

• Cri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 2, 2013

For Anxiety and Stress "I began taking Celexa during detox for addiction to prescription medication. I honestly thought I would never smile or laugh again, but after about 4 weeks, the fog I was living in lifted and I felt better than ever! This was the second time I went through detox, and after the first time, I used Celexa - and once I began feeling good. Unfortunately, I stopped and relapsed. Stopping Celexa without tapering was the equivalent of hitting a wall of great sadness. I have been clean and sober for over 90 days, and I believe Celexa plays a huge role in my decision-making process."

• Bil...
• July 20, 2017

For Anxiety and Stress "Completely changed my life. I was having severe anxiety accompanied with frequent panic attacks and was feeling hopeless about improvement. First two weeks on Celexa were terrible, but I can't necessarily attribute all symptoms as side effects because my anxiety was so bad it could have been that. I was waking up with night terrors, had extreme fatigue, dizziness, and dissociation. But then at some point I forgot about my anxiety and was living a normal life again. I started at 10 mg and went to 20 mg before coming back down to 10 mg due to improvement. After about 6 months I weaned off the drug completely and have only mild anxiety relapses currently."

• BG1...
• March 18, 2016

For Depression "THANK God for this drug. I can honestly say they have completely turned my life around. Striking up a conversation with an old friend or a stranger used to be incredibly awkward, and I would overanalyze my words. Now, I’m completely comfortable talking to anyone, and I really don’t seem to be bothered by a whole lot. I really do believe this drug has not only changed my life, but it has saved my relationship and done wonders for my social life. I have switched to Cipralex due to some side effects, I feel it has the same benefits as Celexa but is much cleaner. For anyone in the beginning stages of this drug (especially experiencing no libido, digestive issues, insomnia), please just stick it out, I PROMISE it gets much better!"

• Sar...
• April 22, 2015

For Anxiety and Stress "I have been on citalopram for a couple of months now and I absolutely love it. The only side effect I had was dizziness the next day after the first dose, but it went away. As of right now, no side effects at all, and I have noticed that I am more independent and more confident than I have ever been. Before this medication, I took Paxil, which was horrible. The side effects were the worst and the withdrawal (which I have read about) is bad as well, but I got over it. Before Celexa, I would be afraid to talk on the phone and do basic things like calling insurance companies, cable companies, etc. But now I have the confidence to call anyone and the change has been night and day. Highly recommend this medication!"

• blo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2013

For Anxiety and Stress "I just started the medication 10mg for 14 days, then 20mg for 1 month. The doctor wants to see me. I have been diagnosed with anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, depression, and depersonalization. I have been on Celexa for five days, and although the doctor told me it would take 3-4 weeks for full effect, I smiled today. I don't feel heavy with thoughts. I feel like I will come back to me. I didn't mind wander or get too into my head today. That's a great feeling. I think I'm going to be okay!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2013

For Anxiety and Stress "I have been on this medication for a week and have never felt better. I have noticed no anxiety, and my mind does not race all the time. My spouse has even said that he has noticed a difference with my attitude. I feel like my old self. I have been smiling more and feel relaxed. I take 20 mg per day. The only downfall that I have found with this medication is that it upsets my stomach, so what I have been doing is taking it with my dinner meal, and that has seemed to help."

• Emm...
• April 16, 2015

For Depression "I was hesitant for years to ever be put on medicine for anxiety/depression, but once it had significantly gotten worse into my 'adult' years (mid-20s), I decided it was time. I cannot say enough amazing things about Celexa. I have been on it for a little over two weeks (10 mg starting out and now 20 mg) and wow. My only regret is that I didn't get put on this way sooner! My emotional state is so much better, I am rarely irritated, and I can deal with everything so much better without going absolutely crazy. It's truly amazing. I did have side effects at first - headache, lightheadedness, going to the bathroom a lot, stomach upset, lump in my throat, clenching my jaw, but it was worth all that once I got past it!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2016

For Anxiety and Stress "Started 10 mg Citalopram 8 days ago, and although they said it would take 2 weeks to really work, I started to feel better on the first day! Minor nausea the first couple of times I took it, but it went away quickly. This stuff has changed my life, helped me quit smoking. It's so strange being able to walk around and interact in public without anxiety. Improved my sleep overall, however, you will probably want to make sure you are active during the day because it takes a little more time to fall asleep. Wonderful Medication, wish I had started it much sooner."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2014

For Depression "Celexa has changed my life in 5 days! Thanks to a doctor who finally understood what was wrong with me after suffering excruciating physical pain for at least 10 or more years. I feel like a new person. Have had more energy in the last 5 days than I have for 5 years! Suffering from some insomnia but I am sure that will go away. - 51-year-old female"