Citalopram for Depression User Reviews (Page 3)

• Yin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2021

Citalopram "I have depression that sometimes makes it impossible for me to leave the house. I took Celexa several years ago, and if memory serves, I was euphorically happy. Over the course of the last 2 years, I have tried everything under the sun, but nothing has helped. Three days ago, I started taking Celexa again. I’ve been sleeping almost continuously for three days. I’m so sad, I can’t clean my house or do much of anything, really. I’m praying that this lack of motivation goes away. I will update as soon as I feel any change."

• wee...
• January 6, 2015

Citalopram "I started Celexa last April after having tried numerous other antidepressants. It took a good 6 weeks for me to really get the full effect of the medication, but it has changed my life. I found it to be subtle, effective, and lasting without any side effects. I really think it's a matter of your personal brain chemistry whether an antidepressant will work for you. It's worth it to keep trying to find one that fits for you."

• Lil...
• December 24, 2019

"This citalopram is amazing stuff. I was skeptical at first and a little scared to start SSRIs for the first time, as I’d heard some bad things, but truly, citalopram has been life-changing. I had severe postpartum depression and anxiety for just over a year before starting this medication - it was ruining my life and I just felt like ending it all. I now feel like the old me. I forgot what it was like to feel even a shred of happiness. I feel I am able to be a lot more rational now, and I don’t spiral into a panic about the slightest things like I used to. It did take about 5 weeks to feel the full effects, so please hang in there if you're new to this. I’m also one of the lucky ones who had 0 side effects. I’m so grateful for this drug. It's scary to think what kind of state I would be in right now had I not taken the leap and started it."

• HAp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2015

Citalopram "I've only been on it a week. I have had no major side effects... slight insomnia. Appetite is fine and no weight gain as of yet. It pulled me out of this dark hole I was in. I felt numb and cold to the world. I'm happy now and can't help but smile and enjoy my life and everyone in it. I truly hope this continues to work. It's been a life-saver. I hope this helps someone else."

• Jes...
• December 7, 2016

Citalopram "I have been on Celexa for a bit over a year to treat my clinical depression, which I had for 5 years, and general anxiety, which I had for 3, and it has literally saved my life. I started with 5mg and worked up to 40mg, and I've never felt better than I do after being on Celexa. It has helped me so much, I can finally live and enjoy my life again."

• Cha...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 21, 2014

Citalopram "I took Celexa (citalopram) for about 8 years. I started at 20mg dose and worked up to 40mg over the years. I found I was happier in the summer, and with my doctor's help, would decrease my dose for a bit, but in winter I'd bump it back up again. Mood-wise, Celexa did wonders for me. I was able to live happily for years. Missing a day or two was hell, between the brain zaps and bouts of crying, I was a mess. The downsides: my libido disappeared. COMPLETELY. Gone. I used to have a very healthy sexual appetite. I also gained about 60 lbs while taking this pill. I can't blame it all on the pill, but it didn't help. Overall it was a great mood enhancer, but take it with warning."

• Anonymous
• July 14, 2008

Citalopram "This drug helped me feel much better, calm and peaceful. After taking the drug for 4-5 years, the only drawback I noted was a slightly diminished sex drive. After life improvements, I felt I was ready to quit, so I asked my doctor about quitting. He said I could simply quit. Mistake! At first, I did not know what was going on and did not know it was related to the withdrawal. Then, I researched it on the net, and found that to be the problem."

• Ros...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 9, 2013

Citalopram "When I first started citalopram, I felt pretty bad for about a week. My moods and sleep were greatly disrupted. However, a couple of weeks into the treatment, everything was greatly improved. I felt so much happier and able to handle life's challenges. Even my family and friends commented that I didn't seem as moody and irritable! Unfortunately, I have had to switch to a new drug because after taking Celexa for about a year, I began having major memory problems. Hopefully, this would not happen to everyone taking this because the benefits were amazing! By the way, I was at the max dose of 40 mg when the memory problems started."

• Han...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 5, 2018

Citalopram "I have been on Celexa now for many years. I had almost immediate results. It was after the second dose that I felt better. I had been struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts since I was at least 9 years old when I first tried to take my life. I have been in therapy off and on for the last 40 years. I have tried almost every antidepressant drug on the market. Some helped a little, but I still struggled with depression. Since I have been on Celexa, I have not been suicidal. I have had some sadness because that is life, and I have chronic pain too, but I have had no thoughts of suicide since I started Celexa. I took this drug with Wellbutrin and became violent because Wellbutrin can make you angry with increased doses, so I'm off Wellbutrin. Thank God for my introduction to Celexa after an intervention from a group of friends and my introduction to my doctor. Thanks, it changed my life."

• Ver...
• February 10, 2014

Citalopram "I've had stints of anxiety and depression throughout my life. It got much worse when I got to college. It took me two years until my family and friends wanted me to seek help. My doctor put me on 10 mg of Celexa a day and I felt it the first day! Felt so much better and more productive. I'm back to my normal self and not scared or sad to experience the things I used to enjoy."

• Jud...
• October 5, 2011

Citalopram "To all starting out on Celexa, please don't judge it by the first 3 weeks. I am now at 8 weeks and I've never felt better. My doctor said the full effect will be felt at 8 weeks - I can truly tell. The first 3 weeks I was beyond tired, getting up and getting to work was painful. I'm usually a night owl but I was ready to crash after dinner every night. By week 4 all of my energy came back. My moods were amazing, my social skills did a 180-degree turn. This medication truly changed my life. I haven't tried anything before for my anxiety/depression as I am in my early 20s. I knew I needed help when my illness began to destroy my personal relationships. The constant yawning, tiredness, fogginess will go away. Your body will adapt."

• Anonymous
• March 12, 2009

Citalopram "I love Celexa and am grateful that it works for me. After my 1st panic attack in May 07, my doctor put me on Zoloft. At first, I liked it because it really helped with the anxiety immediately. I then noticed it made me feel like a zombie, the lows weren't as low, but there were not any highs anymore either. I had a few bouts of 'rage' as well. After getting pretty depressed this winter 07-08, I went back to the doctor, and it was actually the nurse practitioner who changed my medicines to Celexa. I was on 20 mg for 2 weeks, and then she increased it to 40 mg. I have been on the 40 mg of Celexa now for 2 months and have never felt better. I am calm and happy but still feel like my funny self."

• LIZ...
• May 27, 2015

Citalopram "I have depression and high anxiety. I have had these most of my life but refused treatment. Now, having a son of my own, I have realized I need to be better for him. I have only been on it for a week and have noticed a lot of improvements! I no longer feel upset about my life. I can talk to my child like he should be talked to, not because I'm stressed and anxious all the time. I have had a few side effects so far: weird dreams, headaches, muscle spasms, dry mouth, and tiredness, but to feel 'normal' is worth it. I finally feel like I'm going to be okay."

• Sat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2015

Citalopram "I finally realized over a decade of having suicidal thoughts and images continue in my head and chronic emotional pain that would always keep coming back strong that I needed help. Since I've used Celexa, it has honestly changed my life. I still feel emotions. I'm still sad sometimes. But I see the light at the end of the tunnel every day now. I am grateful every day. I never want to go back to how I felt. For so long, I was in denial, but it truly did help me."

• lex...
• October 10, 2009

Citalopram "Starting taking Celexa 11/08, started with 20mg, and a few months later the dose is 60mg. I was extremely tired the first week or so, and then again with every increased dose. Overall, the drug works. The down-and-out feeling is gone. I'm more laid back than usual, but I don't feel like a zombie. My side effects are sweating and no desire for food, both of which I have learned to live with. I stopped taking the medication on my own and suffered from the worst headaches ever. I quickly refilled my prescription, and things are back to normal."

• 19p...
• April 24, 2015

Citalopram "This medicine has been very helpful to me. I have always been very reluctant to try medications. This medication has stopped the crying every day, the constant anger, and helped significantly with anxiety. I have been on Celexa for almost 3 months and I feel a little better every day, it just takes time. I've had night sweats, light headaches, and not slept as well as I used to since starting this medication. However, for me, the benefits are outweighing the side effects at the moment and I will continue to use Celexa until that is no longer the case."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2012

Citalopram "I suffered from depression for about 3 years after a bad breakup that caused me to have low self-esteem. I lost myself and didn't know who I was anymore and became suicidal. After that, I knew I needed help. I'm now on Celexa. I don't stress like I used to. I'm just a happier person, I never have suicidal thoughts anymore. I'm not 100% yet but way better than before. I'm about to graduate college in 2 weeks and I feel like I have a purpose now. Celexa saved my life."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 18, 2023

Citalopram "I wanted to leave a review for those struggling in the beginning days on Celexa/Citalopram. I had an A-fib episode in early January and was put on a beta blocker. Before this, I had no anxiety or depression, life was great. Soon after starting the beta blocker, I went into a depression and had much anxiety for no reason. I soon learned that beta blockers can cause both depression and anxiety. I weaned off the beta blocker with my cardiologist's permission but was still having the depression and anxiety. My primary care physician suggested Citalopram. The first 2 weeks were very difficult, to say the least. Fortunately, I was able to take those 2 weeks off of work because I could hardly get out of bed or off the couch. Increased anxiety and worsened depression, along with complete loss of appetite and insomnia. But I read a lot of the reviews, and everyone kept saying to give it time. I am now on day 30, and I feel like me again! Hoping those wanting to give up will give it time. It works!"

• Hay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 8, 2015

Citalopram "Within a few weeks of starting Celexa, my depression disappeared almost completely. The side effects that are the most noticeable for me are tiredness, weight gain, and sensitivity to light. The stuff does its job, but the side effects are a bit hard to deal with."

• Mol...
• August 1, 2013

Citalopram "Had severe postpartum depression after my oldest was born. I thought that my experience was 'normal' and due to the daily fatigue that new parents experience. Halfway through my second pregnancy, I spoke with my OB about the crying/anxiety and sadness I experienced after her birth, and she decided to put me on 10 mg Celexa; what a Godsend! With my husband deployed and a scary pregnancy, this was exactly what I needed to cope and prepare with the new changes. I didn't feel so hopeless after he was born, and the overwhelming feeling that had plagued me before was gone. I now take 20 mg to deal with my SADD and hectic job working in a Level 1 Trauma ER, and it does the trick. I love Celexa and owe my positive parenting and job to the company. Thank you."

• mic...
• December 14, 2008

Citalopram "I was severely depressed. I walked into my doctor's office in tears. She put me on Celexa 20 mg a day. I am a new woman... it actually helped within the first few hours. I have had some mild side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2014

Citalopram "I had the same experience as the last post. I had been in a state of worsening depression for months. About 2 days after starting Celexa, it was like I snapped out of it, and the last four months have been a bad dream. I too worry that it's too much, too fast. It's supposed to take weeks at least, however, apparently, for some patients, there's no real reason for it. Some experience notable improvements within days. The working theory is that those with more manic-like depression are more apt to it working in shorter terms, but it's not really known why."

• Eri...
• September 5, 2016

Citalopram "I never write reviews but have read a thousand reviews about anxiety and depression. This drug, Celexa, saved me, changed my life, and I have been on everything under the sun. This has been the only thing to stop my racing thoughts, my anxiety, and depression. Try this! My only issue is difficulty reaching orgasm, I find it just difficult, but I can deal with that! I take 30 mg a day."

• jmp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2014

Citalopram "I have taken 4 doses of Celexa thus far. I noticed changes about 24 hours in. Prior to starting, I was very out of it, sad, withdrawn, had urges to hurt myself, had no appetite, experienced nausea/vomiting, and had anxiety. I saw my doctor for my worsening depression, and she added Celexa to my other meds (Wellbutrin, Lamictal, Geodon). I had been on that combination and the same dosages since May 2014. My boss noticed major negative changes since May. Today I am a little dizzy and nauseous, but otherwise feeling much better, which is weird. I am not used to this feeling. I was worried this was too drastic of a change because it had been only 24 hours, but after reading other reviews, I am optimistic."

• Anonymous
• December 10, 2009

Citalopram "On and off depression and severe anxiety for 40 years. Tried many medications, most with very uncomfortable side effects. Changed to Celexa over 8 years ago with remarkable results and absolutely no discernible side effects. Doctor had changed the medicine to something new about 3 years ago and my wife made me go back to Celexa after only a few months. Under extreme stress, anxiety does return, but not nearly as severe. I am now 62 years old."