Citalopram for Depression User Reviews (Page 4)

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

Celexa (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 I way better than before. I'm about to graduate college in 2 weeks and I feel like I have a purpose now. Celexa saved life."

• kt538
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 4, 2013

Celexa (citalopram) "I've been on this medication for several months. There has been a definite change in my depression and mood. I don't feel as sad and upset or anxious but I don't feel as good as before I was depressed. Still hoping for the old me! But I'm at least on my way, closer than ever before."

• John...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 25, 2013

Celexa (citalopram) "I have been taking Celexa for 4 years. All of a sudden, it stopped working and I spent 4 days feeling like I didn't want to live any more. I had no idea that my body could build up an immunity and it simply would stop working. "

• Emma...
• June 15, 2015

Celexa (citalopram) "I started celexa 2 weeks ago and its been my life saver I had been depressed from my teens and never wanted help I refused I then had my little girl a year half ago become very angry and emotional but was in a bad relationship I was so sure I didn't need help and no pills to make me better about a month ago my partner robbed and left me for another women I became an emotional wreck just cried and cried going inside myself were family and work friends noticed and begged me to go get some help I went to doctors he gave me celexa and another calmer drug lozapam I think and within a few days they worked so much calmer no more crying or suidical thoughts I feel dumb no emotions in some way helped me a lot I feel a lot better person for my child"

• Lisabel
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 8, 2014

Celexa (citalopram) "Started Celexa a month ago. At first, tremors, dry mouth, shaking, and dead libido. After a week, my jaw was petrified, my teeth hurt, was always biting my tongue. My energy was gone. Was sleeping 9hrs at night, and 3-4 hrs nap in the afternoon. I was a zombie. I just switch to Wellbutrin, and I pray for better results. "

• Anonymous
• February 28, 2010

Celexa (citalopram) "I've been taking Celexa for almost a year now and it's been wonderfully helpful. I've had depression/anxiety on and off for years (as well as hypothyroidism). However, I was always hesitant to take any medication that I didn't feel was "absolutely necessary", so I never took anti-depressants before trying Celexa. Initially, I started with 20 mg and that worked well for a couple of months, but then I needed to go up to 40mg and that has been the dosage that works consistently for me. Other than the first few weeks of treatment, I've had NO bad side effects whatsoever. It has really increased my sex drive (which has been non-existent for years). "

• Anonymous
• December 3, 2012

Celexa (citalopram) "I am 46 years old and remember being 5 years old with something just not right in my head. In my late teens I was really suicidal! I had counseling for seven years and tried a couple of different medications. I felt good, but had side effects that made me quit taking them. Two weeks ago I had a severe bout with depression, that affected me and the ones closest to me. I had been trying to figure out what was wrong with me for forty years and could not find a answer. After opening up to family I found out nine of us were struggling with depression. My nephew told me to try Celexa because it had changed his life for the better. I now have been on it for one week and am beginning to get my life back!"

• Cano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 14, 2018

"Before I started this medication I was in a deep hole, looking up with no where to go. No sleep. No motivation. No emotion. Like a walking shell. When it got so bad I went to the doctor to help me, almost begging her. She prescribed me with citalopram 20mg. The side effects were uncomfortable to say the least. Increased anxiety and lack of sleep. I also suffered with a spaced out feeling and lack of appetite. This went on for a good 2-4 weeks. However I was determined to see it through until pills took effect (6weeks). I'm glad I did. 9 months ago I didn't see a way of getting clear of mental problems but now I'm the opposite. I never thought I'd have my life back, but I'm smiling and laughing. This pill really is a miracle drug. I urge anyone to continue taking it even if the side effects are horrendous. It will pass and you'll be a different person. I'm so glad I'm on these. 100% recommend."

• Ryan
• February 6, 2022

Celexa (citalopram) "I've been taking 10mg of celexa daily for a month now and it's been a complete life changer. I've had no negative side effects besides my face hurting from smiling and laughing so much due to how much it's improved my mood."

• ldd
• July 15, 2013

Celexa (citalopram) "25yr. Female. I started taking 10mg of Celexa after experiencing severe depression. I was having harmful thoughts, insomnia and anxiety in all aspects of life. I finally succumbed to the fact, I needed to take medication because therapy, exercise, positive thoughts and other outlets were not working. The first few weeks sucked. I had severe insomnia, couldn't eat and felt ramped up and clenched my teeth when I did sleep. I never had the zombie experience though. But a few weeks later, the world seemed more clear & happy. Celexa did nothing for my anxiety, I had to add Klonopin, but it worked for my mood swings and depression. I would go on it again if I had to. Just remember everyone has different brain chemistry."

• Nicole
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 12, 2018

Celexa (citalopram) "I have been on 20 mg of citalopram for 2 years. Just recently increased to 40 mg 6 months ago. The medication does help tremendously but I am thinking of possibly adding Wellbutrin to get my sex drive back and more energy. Ever since increasing to 40 mg I am really hungry all of the time & blah. I still feel blue :( just my personal experience, maybe my brain has had enough of SSRI’s. Don’t be afraid of trying this medication though because it really does help when you’re in a dark place. Good luck please stay in close touch with your doctors through the process and if they aren’t helping then switch. Good luck xo"

• Middl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2020

Celexa (citalopram) "I've been on Celexa for a few days and I'm experiencing some odd side effects. I can't seem to stop twitching, and I have a cold clammy sweat. I'm currently taking 10 mgs. I'm hoping that my body will adjust to it over time and these effects will subside."

• Anonymous
• December 10, 2009

Celexa (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 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."

• AEsp
• February 17, 2017

Celexa (citalopram) "I got prescribed this medication for mild anxiety & minor depression. I usually get overwhelmed by things that should feel not so worrisome, & replay things that irritate or upset me over & over in my head. I've been on a light dose of Celexa for about a week now. I take it at night & don't have trouble sleeping. I will say right when it hits 645 - 7am I wake up & am immediately wide awake though. I have definitely noticed a positive change. Not a huge one, but just enough to make me feel more "normal". I can be a bit of a drag sometimes, & just not my peppy self that I know is hiding in me. This has made me feel much more of a positive peppy "good parts of myself" come out more & I can manage my stress better & lighter than I was before."

• MB1812
• August 5, 2015

Celexa (citalopram) "I've taken this medication for about 3:years now. Back when I was diagnosed with major depression one of the first medications I tried was celexa. It helped me out of a very bad place. Like every medication it has its side effects, but compared to other medications they are minimal. This medication, along with exercise and a healthy diet, helped turn my life around. There are no side effects worth mentioning besides mind drowsiness and a lack of energy on higher doses. If you feel stuck I would highly recommend celexa your first choice for meds"

• Anonymous
• June 5, 2015

Celexa (citalopram) "After a tragic death in my family my depression got worse. I did not realize I had depression until this tragedy occurred. I would cry every day to exhaustion -- until I had nothing left -- just a lifeless emptiness. My doctor put me on citalopram and I am on 30mg's/day. I feel so much better!! -- no real highs and no real lows. I have tried to go medication free but it is not meant to be. I will have to be on this for life and I am thankful for this drug."

• Anonymous
• September 16, 2008

Celexa (citalopram) "I started taking Celexa almost 3 weeks ago. For the first week I took half a pill (10 mg). Then I went almost two weeks on 20 mg. I felt it working at first, but then my mood swings were coming back and so was the depression. I just had it upped yesterday to 40 mg, along with Ativan 1 mg for panic/anxiety and Trazodone 50 mg for sleep. It was working well for awhile, so I'm assuming I just needed it to be increased. I LOVE the fact it doesn't make you eat more or feel "weird" like most depression medications. I am very happy with this medicine and can't wait to have my life back."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 3, 2016

Celexa (citalopram) "I have only been on Celexa for 4 days. I take 10mg. I sleep very little, sweating, naseau and have become very anxious about everything. I do drink a lot of water. I just want to feel like myself again."

• lovin...
• September 30, 2009

Celexa (citalopram) "I've been on Celexa for a little over a year now for extreme depression and anxiety and I have found it to be very helpful (as well as affordable if you are one of the many Americans without health insurance). Side-effects were minimal and limited to some headaches and excessive yawning, both of which completely disappeared with time."

• Leah
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2019

Celexa (citalopram) "I started this medication today, about 8 hours ago and I thought it'd be cool to leave a day 1 review. This is my first SSRI and I am usually sensitive to medications. Maybe I'll come back and update it, however, 6 hours in I had pressure in my head, and felt really tired. I took a small nap for 20 mins and now it's 2 am and I can't sleep and I feel like I could do 100 laps. The energy spike is definitely there. Someone also told a joke and I could NOT stop laughing, even 30 mins after the joke had passed. That's really it, nothing extremely negative like I've read. ~Leah."

• SAD...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 17, 2020

"Hi I have been on 20 mgs Citalopram for a few years mainly to treat SAD and it was very sucxessful with no seasonal fluctuations. However, 3 weeks ago I had a blip and increased by 10mgs. Since then I have actually felt worse. Does anyone have any experience of this on increasing dose??"

• MLPH
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 15, 2019

"I have been taking Citalopram (10mg) for a few months now after being diagnosed with depression and anxiety by my doctor. It never occurred to me that I was depressed as I have a wonderful life but after extensive research on depression I have learned so much! Depression is so much more than being sad. I have struggled with anxiety ever since I was a child. I just always masked it and learned to deal with it. Citalopram has changed my life. I’m no longer feeling fatigued, my PMS/ periods are much more manageable, less anxious, and I just generally feel good. It’s a strange feeling coming from someone who has apparently struggled with depression for years. I feel normal. Give it a try. I hope it helps you like it has helped me."

• Lisa
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2013

Celexa (citalopram) "Taking Celexa has helped me tremendously. Since being on it I no longer have constant thoughts of suicide. I've been on it for 4 months but started to feel relief in just 2 weeks. I had very mild side effects in the beginning like dry mouth but they only lasted for the 1st month."

• Anonymous
• January 27, 2012

Celexa (citalopram) "I've been on Celexa 20mg for 15 years now and I love it. I started with Paxil and then try Zoloft and Wellbutrin. The last three medication made me feel like a zombie. But Celexa is different. Celexa made me feel like myself again, no side effect. I had a big depression (due to baby blues and multiple surgeries and lots of pain for long periods of time). Celexa SAVED MY LIFE. I've been on 20mg for all this time and didn't have to increase the dosage. If I try to stop, I become suicidal again (with no reasons at all) so I will keep taking this wonderful life saving medicine forever. Thank you for saving me. You cannot "control" depression with your "will". Depression is a sickness, like diabetes or heart problems, and Celexa is the best."

• Julesrn
• February 8, 2016

Celexa (citalopram) "I have been taken citalopram since I'm 19 years old, after an acute life event. I started with 20mg a day po which helped me for over 1 year. After 1 year I felt that my depression is coming back so I talked to my physician and we increased the daily dose to 40mg po. I am now taking this medication for over 6 years and for me its the one and only medication that helps. Yes I have had some side effects like loosing weight (15 pounds) trouble sleeping (5-6 h) a day max. and insomnia. But still I can finally start living my normal life which I could not do without this medication. I work as a Rn in a ED and see a lot of patients with depression, ptsd (like me) or other problems who don't take any medications, which I would not recommend..."