Citalopram for Generalized Anxiety Disorder User Reviews (Page 3)

• Kee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 24, 2019

"Been on citalopram approx 3 months. Dr started me on 20mg dose. I had every side effect for the first 4 weeks. Headaches, nausea, tired, stomach cramps and increased anxiety. Dr eventually increased me to 30 and then 40mg due to continued anxiety. Was sooooo tired every day. Constantly yawning when people were speaking to me. Now have cut down slowly to 10mg and feel fantastic. My anxiety is gone and my social anxiety is greatly reduced. My advice is to start slowly and expect things to get worse before they get better. I highly recommend this drug but keep reading the positive reviews to get you through the start."

• Retired...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 16, 2017

"I struggled with anxiety & depression for years and suffered silently. At 42 yrs of age I asked my GP for help and he put me on 20mg . My anxiety is a thing of the past with no panic attacks and now go shopping on my own with ease. It changed my life!"

• Carissa
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 26, 2015

"I had severe generalized anxiety disorder when my doctor prescribed Celexa to me. I had awful symptoms including, severe nausea and stomach turning, headaches, restlessness, drowsiness, tired during the day, oversleeping, lack of focus, and the list goes on! Celexa has really leveled me out. I can focus and I'm not making myself sick over minor everyday stress. I'm happier and more balanced. I couldn't have asked for a better result. I'm currently on a 40mg dose and it has worked consistently for nearly a year."

• Victor
• December 8, 2020

"Hello! This citalopram is a miracle drug. I started having anxiety at the age of 15, which progressed and got worse at 16. I am now 18. I started having panic attacks and they kept getting worse, to the point where it was every time I left the house. They got so bad I felt like I was having a stroke. I spoke to the doctor and they started me on 10 mg of Citalopram. I haven’t noticed any side effects. Within 1 week of using, I noticed citalopram having a positive effect. I have been using it slightly over 2 weeks and I barely have panic attacks anymore. About every 4 days now, I still have 14 more pills before it’s supposed to fully work. When I started having anxiety it got worse when I smoked weed. When the effects got too intense, I would freak out and have a panic attack. I quit using weed while I got onto citalopram, and also quit alcohol, which of course was hard but totally worth it!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2012

"After two years of constant anxiety regarding my son (who is addicted to pain killers and incarcerated) I finally sought the help of my doctor. She prescribed this medication and it saved me! I am still ME , but can calmly deal with his situation with love and hope instead of complete sadness."

• Crazy...
• November 27, 2018

"I was put on the meds for depression. I have tried several types and had major issues with them all. Mr Dr tried these as a last resort and I never want to stop taking them! They are amazing. I have always been a serious worrier and since being on these it has all stopped. Like I literally don't care about anything. But not in a warped personality void type way. Just in a calm what is the point of stressing type of way. I literally don't care and it feels great. I started to feel well and considered coming off them but last week the Dr messed up my prescription and I didn't have any for 5 days and I was awake all night worrying about anything and everything and it was awful. I now have my new prescription and will never be without them again. I will certainly never come off them... ever. For anyone feeling worried about starting them after previous reactions or after reading the reviews please don't worry and give them a go. I was the same and I'm glad I took a chance."

• Luke
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 13, 2020

"Started taking 20mg of Citalopram in June of 2019. I felt “odd” for almost a month before the side affects lessened. My mind raced all the time, so my doctor upped the dose to 40mg after being on 20mg for a few months. I stayed on it from June 2019 until January 2020. During this period I never once felt any relief from anxiety or stress. Actually, I was more on the edge than ever. February 1st I stopped cold turkey without any withdrawal symptoms...I mean NONE! After a few weeks off this stuff my mind started to settle down and I could concentrate again. While on Citalopram I could not absorb and retain information. I consider this “experiment” a complete waste, and wish I had never been talked into starting it...total disaster."

• Cedez
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 5, 2017

"I was started on citalopram at 20mg. The first one I took made me feel like I was "high", but that was pretty much the only side effect I felt that first week, besides a lot of yawning. I was prescribed 30mg after a month of being on 20mg, to help deal with my social anxiety. I've been on 30mg for about 3 months now and I feel amazing. I've felt anxiety all my life and its only until now my anxiety has lessened to almost the point of non-existence. I feel "normal", I can talk to anyone, I smile at everyone I meet. Everything is amazing! I hope your journey is as great as well! ♡♡♡"

• Njehe...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 28, 2018

"I'm back! I originally commented on 1/17/17 on my early experience on citalopram. Almost 2 years later I have moved my rating from 9 to 10. This med has been godsend for me. It did wonders for my anxiety which I believe then ended my depression! I started at 20 mg a day and am down to 15mg. I also take about 25 mg of a anti-histimine (doxylamine)at bed. Combo of both I sleep great. Now that I sleep 8-9 hours soundly anxiety and depression gone! My experience too many positive to write all! Side effects for me are weight gain (because I'm happy and hungry lol) about 25 lbs. Not ideal but I'll take it. Also strangely I am emotionally flat. Never cry and really don't get sad. This is a mentioned side effect. I'll confirm it in my case. Weird, but beats crying everyday. Important to minimize alcohol intake. It neutralizes benefit. I try to minimize drinking to once or twice a week. Again, can't say enough about the med. Give it a month, God bless you!"

• RichA
• March 7, 2017

"This med has been extremely effective at keeping my anxiety down for close to 20 yrs. 5-10mg has been my ideal dosage, currently at 5mg. I'm commenting here so as to share my thoughts on side effects. For me, going on or off of this med, or changing dosage, results in feeling horrible for a period of time measured in days. If you feel similarly, make sure you tell your doc and perhaps lean on a med (e.g. a benzo) if need be while you're transitioning. But always try to remember (I know it's difficult!) that the bad feeling is temporary, and that you will feel better. Give it time to work for you."

• Kell
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 24, 2019

"Was on Ciatlopram for 9 years and it truly saved my life. I went through years of terrible health anxiety which turned into depression and when I went on it, it was like my life turned around completely. I don't remembered any side effects other than just needing to be patient for them to really kick in. I went off of them this passed January. Weaning off wasn't that bad other than brain zaps and a little bit of nausea. I went from 20mg for about 7 years, 10mg for the last 2 and then 5mg for the last month. Then unfortunately life through some traumas at me one right after the next and I decided to go back on them. About 2 weeks in on 10mg and no physical side effects. I do feel the anxiety sort of on a little bit of a roller coaster but I plan to go back up to 20 in a week. I know these work and I'm excited to get back to being stable and living my best life!"

• meag
• April 2, 2017

"Citalopram changed my life. I started taking the drug 10 years ago, and I've been on 20-40mg on and off since then. I'm currently 24 years old, I started having intense panic attacks and anxiety when I was 14. Every other SSRI drug that I've tried has given me that zombie-feeling or bad headaches, but on Citalopram I feel like myself. I am currently taking 20mg. There have been times in my life where I've had to up the dose to 40mg, and times where I've weaned off the drug, but typically 20mg is where I need to be. I have no side effects on Citalopram, and if I do then I don't even notice them. I'm so thankful for this drug and the difference it has made in my life."

• Shanw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 13, 2018

"So I posted on the 11th November onto 5th day. It’s been a crazy ride. It’s now 6 weeks since I started 10mg for horrific anxiety and panic. I was the worst patient medication in the first two weeks that I was taking it but I’m glad I have stuck this out. First two weeks was heightened anxiety (prepare yourself for it) and sickness. Moods were up and down I felt numb. But now they have all worn off and I have never felt as calm as I do. I had suicidal thoughts and everything before citalopram. It’s an amazing drug for me anyway. I have a 1 year old and I’m a only parent. Things get tough but my agitation has calmed down, I’m more patient and can get on with day to day life again!!"

• Anonymous
• October 8, 2011

"Citalopram has proved extremely effective at helping me overcome severe anxiety. I am a 42 year old male on 20 mg a day in the morning. I am on week five, having come off a severe benzodiazepine addiction and prior to that Alcohol addiction, all to cope with anxiety. This SSRI really works. I have not suffered from anxiety in any but the slightest form since I started on the medicine. I recommend it very highly."

• Dzano
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 28, 2019

"So, I've had GAD, panic disorder, and depression for most of my 47 years. I've been on citalopram for about 2 years. Before I went on it I had to many phobias to name, social anxiety, health anxiety, anxiety about anxiety, church was so hard, tremors, brain fog, couldn't walk down the street without having anxiety cause of people, cars, traffic, it was awful. I had muscle aches, depression I would bawl all the time for no reason. Then I went on citalipram started at 10 mg currently on 40 mg. I barely have tremors. I do have insomnia pretty bad still. My health anxiety is great as long as I stay away from looking things up. My depression and most everything are so much better. I still deal with muscle aches but it's much better than before and when I exercise. I can work now workout trying to pass out. Give it a shot."

• Jules...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2024

"I am a 59-year-old woman in the UK and have never taken any medication other than HRT. I was suffering from acute panic attacks lasting most of the day and anxiety. My GP and I discussed taking Citalopram 20mg for this. I was worried when first taking them. Would I be able to still cry? Have normal feelings, including orgasms? Still be able to be rational and make decisions? Dr. told me 'they will make you feel a better version of you.' I held onto that. The other thing I held onto was the review here written by Don't. October 25, 2021, TRUST THE PROCESS.!! This was a fantastic review. See side effects for the first 2 weeks - it was HELL, but day by day, it got better even though those days felt long. By week 3, I felt I turned a corner. Week 7, and I am now happy, singing, and a nicer version of me, plus none of the worries I had above have happened. Win-win. What a difference!"

• Mia...
• April 17, 2017

"I started on taking citalopram 4 weeks ago for anxiety. I felt rubbish with symptoms of dizziness, fatigue, nausea for 9 days then I started to feel so much better. This is the best pick up I have had in ages. My husband said why didn't you start them sooner. I feel so much better. Give them a go....."

• Anonymous
• August 4, 2011

"The first day on this kept me awake all night and gave me a strange feeling. Two weeks in and I feel terrific. No anxiety episodes at all. Give this medicine a few days to kick in then you will really feel the benefits."

• young...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 6, 2015

"I had been dealing with generalize anxiety disorder my entire life. I couldn't stay focused, no ambition, always thinking the negative of any situation, feeling everyone was out to get me and even crying alot and getting down on myself. Until I couldn't take it anymore and went to the doctor. I have been on celexa for 8 days started with 10 mg at night for the first 6 days then bumped up to 20 mg. I started feeling the a difference after about day three. I feel absolutely wonderful. No more thinking negative. No anxiety. No trouble falling asleep. My husband even says it a miracle. I am a happy camper and the drug hasn't even full come into full effect. I wish I would have known sooner about my disorder & Celexa in my early 20s."

• Anonymous
• August 31, 2011

Celexa (citalopram) "I have been taking Celexa due to many stessful events that made my anxiety almost unbearable. Tough financial times, stress at work, 3 miscarriages, being away from family, etc. My list is huge. I was surprised I lasted this long without medicines. I always tried to convince myself that I could control the panic, fear, stress, sad feelings, etc. Exercise helped but I finally decided to get help. I hate the feeling of always being worried, always going to worst case scenarios, feeling out of place, fearful of even driving, unbearable anxiety of trying to conceive again after my traumatic experiences. Anyway, I was prescribed 20mg of Celexa. Going on week 2 and I hope this is my answer. Already feeling better, no side effects except yawning."

• Mamb
• May 15, 2017

"I read hundreds of reviews when I was first prescribed this medication and so many of the were from people having taken it for 3-4 days which doesn't give you a clear indication of how the medication works. I was advised it would take up to 6 months to see positive results, the side effects were bad to start and lasted around a month but I'm so glad I stuck with it. I have now been on citalopram for 6 months so can confidently say it has been a miracle for me and has helped me get my life back on track."

• Anonymous
• April 21, 2011

Celexa (citalopram) "I had lost interest in most areas of my life, lived in a constant state of anxiety and fear, and had become underweight. I struggled to get the right dosage of Celexa, took about 2 months to get it right. But now, almost a year later, I am a different person. I have started having fun again, almost nothing sets me into panic mode, and have become a healthy weight again since I regained my appetite."

• ludlow
• August 23, 2011

"Have been on 40mg daily for almost 2 years after experiencing a traumatic illness that almost killed me. Citalopram has saved my life by allowing me to function with some degree of normality. I am a 63 year old male who will probably have to take this medicine for the rest of my life. And believe me, I will do so without complaint!"

• Chance
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2018

"I’m 42, had GAD and mild depression since I was a teenager. Finally had enough of “just coping” and decided to get citrilopram. It’s only been a week but my anxiety went away as soon as I had the first tablet. I’m taking 10mg at night time. Side effects I’ve had so far are the sweats especially my feet, insomnia and loss of appetite. But oh my god, I can’t believe how fantastic I feel mentally. It’s surreal, it’s like I’m on a vacation from all the craziness that was in my mind. I feel fantastic, I can enjoy my loved ones so much more now, less anger, less worry. I feel energetic and like I can get on with things. I recommend this drug highly, the side effects are a bit annoying but it’s only early days so hopefully they’ll subside. I’d be happy to take this for the rest of my life, I really wish I’d done this sooner."

• Lawsd...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2015

"I've been on this medication for only 5 days and although most side effects normally aren't experienced until about 2 weeks after starting a new medication, with me the effects are almost instant as my body reacts to pills differently then most people, with that said, the only side effect I've had has been inability to orgasm what so ever I don't have a need to fake anything with my wife so she knows but it's just very annoying!!! Other then that, anxiety has been pretty good past few days, I generally avoid crowded areas but went to a couple and didn't have any problems so it's been good for me so far this week."