citalopram_effectivness_balanced.csv

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Can't stay awake always tired and doesn't seem to work for me I've had up to 40mg need to try a different tablet,1
My doctor told me 50% of people feel an improvement in the first drug they take.",1
"No improvement after 3 months @ 40 mg.  TERRIBLE dry mouth, especially at night. I waken throughout night,'cuz my mouth feels like it's full of toxic glue, and I can't get it hydrated no matter what I try.  I'm titrating off starting today!",1
"I was on this for two years for depression/anxiety.  At first it worked, but I had to keep increasing my dose and finally it just quit working completely.  Not only was I JUST as depressed as before, but I also gained 25 pounds and can't lose any more than 5 pounds after having been off if for four months.  I do believe it has done something to my metabolism and really hope I can get my body to return to normal.  If I could go back in time, I would NEVER have gotten on this horrible drug.  I will never take an antidepressant again. ",1
Depression has greatly increased,1
"I've been told, by doctors through the years, that I've been depressed all my life and don't know it.  Was prescribed Wellbutrin but it seems I'm one of those rarer side effects.  Now, I have been prescribed 10mg of this at bedtime.  I also have low testosterone, adult ADD they say and high blood pressure.  I. Wondering if anyone has had similar prognosis and what they have done that worked?  I exercise regularly and eat decent.  dadtech@hotmail.com",1
"Too many side effects to warrant its use in my case, was slightly effective but my mild depression didnt warrant use of what I see as quite a powerful mind changing substance. It helped but at a cost.",1
makes me very tired and nauseated,1
"I was given this generic, actually two generics (both new to me) were mixed in one prescription container. I had been doing fine on another citalopram generic and am again now. But for the month of April I went from not crying at all while on the meds (a trade off I accepted) to crying every day and feeling extremely depressed. It was as if I was taking nothing at all. ",1
"They prescribed this drug because of the depression I experienced when my testosterone went low. I should have had the testosterone issue treated properly, but they insisted I used an ineffective testosterone gel. A year ago I found out that getting testosterone injections was far more effective and less expensive than androgen.  by then I was hooked on Celexa/Citalopram. I eventually weaned myself off of anti depressants, (thanks to medical mj which helped immensely, and I no longer need that) - but after 3 weeks off celexa, and my test levels normal, I had the biggest spiritual breakthru in my life. My gut feeling is BigPharma does not care about the condition of your soul, they just want to make money.  Anti depressants are only for people who absolutely need them or will die. I would do everything in my power to treat the real cause of depression, and not use an anti depressant. NEVER AGAIN for me. At age 58, my soul is finally free and I am back to normal and happy now",1
"Against my wishes, my pcp prescribed this to me because my mother wanted a quick fix instead of some therapy (@ age 17). It gave me worse depression symptoms; I could/would not go to school, antisocial, barely ate. When I got off of it, I went through a severe withdrawal consisting of cold sweats and rage for 2 weeks.",1
This medication doesn't work at all. ,1
"After taking this medication for only 7 days, my brother-in-law commited suicide.  He was a kind, gentle man who never talked of suicide, was dealing with health issues (gall bladder problems) and they put him on this medication because it was taking the stomach doctor so long to get him in to take care of his stomach issues.  He was a person who never would have even thought of hurting himself nor his family.  He had a loving wife, loving children and grandchildren.  They are now having to face losing him this way.  He was not monitored adequately by his treating physician who prescribed this medication.  The whole family knows that this drug made him see suicide as his only way for relief from his frustrations.  Please, please, do not take this medication under any circumstances unless you are confined to a hospital or clinic where you can be monitored 24 hours a day!!!",1
i couldnt get past the first day of it  going to try someting else ",1
i took this medication and within about 2 or 3 days i was gaining bounds of weight and shaking so violently i could not write. by the 4 week mark when there was absolutely no change in my depression i quit and refused to take depression meds anymore. i would prefer to be miserable than have horrible side effect AND be miserable,1
"I was taking lexapro but stopped due to expense and loss of insurance.I have been taking Celxa for 5 months.I feel more depressed,irritable and no energy.I now feel I need to try another medication.",1
Used for 30 days didn't see any results.  Made me extremely tired during the day.  Would have to take a nap during the day most days.,1
I do not have very much energy and have sleep problems,1
"Prescribed for depression and anxiety. Seemed to help with anxiety, not with depression. Sexual side effects. Horrible withdrawal symptoms when stopped.",1
I just started on this medication,1
"My doctor put me on 20ml of this with phentermine so I can lose the 20 pounds I have gained.  After reading how these two drugs should not be taken together, it scared the crap out of me so I will stop it and only continue with the phentermine.  Why would a doctor put me on two drugs that should not be used together?",1
very weak,1
My P.C.P., the following day, sent me to E.R. at one of our illustrious hospitals here at the Medical Center, Houston. This was the same hospital that put me on this ""Coctail"" to begin with while I was being treated there for 6 1/2 days.I was given Rx's upon release. 7 days later, while at home, I fainted twice in a 8 hour period. Upon release, the second time, I was told to stop taking the ""Tramadol"". In my own opinion, after extensive research on web sites as this one, WebMD, I stopped taking, not only Tramadol, but also Cymbalta and Citalpram - the drug, that in my opinion, caused these serious side effects and could have killed me !",1
Very bad results. First two months was great. Chronic pain subsided. Then went into deepening depression.,1
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"Bad reaction. First dose of 20mg Citalopram caused heart palpitations, tremors, and increased anxiety. Took as directed, after food in the morning.",1
very tired can't seem to sleep at night but can sleep in the day after a few days of staying up for two or three days at a time but i do feel a little calmer..,1
"My dr put me on citalopram to help with my depression.  At first, it worked ok and didn't have any side effects.  Yet, after a year of being on this medication, I have noticed that I don't enjoy anything in my life and all of my relationships are slowly deteriorating.  This medication has also made me extremely tired, lose focus at work, and gain over 40 lbs in the past year-this is very uncharcteristic since I only gained about 1 to 2 lbs a year before taking Citalopram.  After a major spell of depression while being on citalopram, I decided to ask my doctor to change my medication. I am now taking Wellbutrin for only 2 days so far and already feel better and more hopeful about life(dr. said Wellbutrin is an NDRI which affects the brain differently than SSRI meds like Citalopram).  I hope the Wellbutrin works.",1
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 HAVE  HAD  BAD  SIDE  EFFECTS  FROM THIS  DRUG  AFTER ONLY  TAKING  2 PILLS    DIZZINESS  WEAK  HALLUCINATION .......,1
"No effect after this huge expense.  Took for 30 days; no effect. On Citalopram. Absolutely no positive effect,although I am experience brief, mid-day waves of depression, unknown heretofore.  Not a Happy Camper....!76WM",1
"sill not sleeping,still moody",1
"I started this med 4 wks. ago @ 10 MG/day. After a few days I felt a calming effect. However, after 1 week I could no longer reach an orgasim & my sleep was horrible. In additon, I was tired much of the time. I have decided to not take anymore anti depressants as most all of them have sexual side effects. I am not that depressed & have managed for 60 yrs. I probably should not have started these meds. I have not met anyone who had anything good to say about these drugs. I do not know anyone who was severely depressed. Can I stop taking my 10 MG all at once or do I have to cut down to 5 MG 1st? ",1
"I started this medication 4 weeks ago on 20mg. Today I don't know if it is the meds but I had some energy. I started cleaning everything but at the same time felt tired. The Doctor is going to up the dosage do you think this well help. I have severe depression,anxiety and A.D.D",1
this mediciand has made me more down then i was at first plus gave me real bad headackes the day after. did not like this feeling at all.,1
"This medication gave me terrible side effects; I stopped eating, threw up daily, it made me dizzy, kept me awake at night, and I would shake constantly. The side effects were not worth what the drug could potentially do for me.",1
I haven't seen any differents I'm still feel down and find myself crying at work and home. ,1
"Switched from Cymbalta to this (because of cost), but it did not control my depression the way Cymbalta did.  It took a while to figure out, because the symptoms did not manifest in the way I was used to (was more angry and irritable than sad and weepy).  Also allowed my fibromyalgia pain to get way out of control too.",1
"it dropped my blood sugar, i have never had sugar issues in my life. i only wiegh 105lbs. i now have to take insulin shots.it sent me to the emergency room with a bloodsugar of 650 thats coma state for some .",1
this drug was a very bad experience and I dont recomend it to anyone. the risks far out balance the benifits, as it even began to affect my liver funtion and vision. there are many more drugs out there that do a better job than this with far less serious risks, after being hospilized due to this drug, I was shocked to read the list of side effects, and even 2 weeks in, I was experiencing common and uncommon side effects, who knows what would have happened if I were to remain on it. I can not recomend this drug for anyone taking Concerta while on this drug or trying to replace Paxil WITH this drug.",1
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my friend has been on this med for 3 months. her symptons are much much worse and her doc will not change the medication. what do we do?,1
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I feel tired and weak,1
"oh my god I thought I was manic before, 4 days on this stuff had me at an all time low, and suicidal, back to the drawing board.",1
when started on meds began having severe headaches,1
"I have been taking this medication for about a month for depression and anxiety. I'm sicker then before, I have worse depression, I have terrible mood swings, I have insomnia, I have uncontrollable bouts of crying and sadness, and my family doesn't want to be around me. I am getting off this medication as soon as I can.",1
"My grandmother has alzheimer's and she experienced every side effect that is described by the drug definition. Agitation, suicidal thoughts, paranoia and shakiness.",1
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Did much better on lexpro.",1
too many side effects,1
"I have been taking this drug for nearly a year and it puts a thin veneer of civilization between other people and myself.  I have fatigue, mood swings, excessive weight gain, brittle nails and cannot stand to be around people more than an hour at a time.  I am depressed and wish people would just disappear off the face of the planet so I do not have to deal with them.  When will there ever be a real drug to treat depression??",1
"I was on this medicine for 6 to 7 months, in the beginning I needed this medicine for depression at 40mg for the first 2 weeks, changes on my mood have been occuring negativly, no sleep, trouble concentrating, etc. I contacted my doctor, and he said to ""give it more time"", so I did. A month later I went from a 137ibs to 152ibs so I contacted my doctor he said this medication does not make you gain weight, he said it was my diet. With total weight gain I went from 137ibs to 175ibs. After reading some of the comments at WebMD I found out that this medication DOES make you gain weight. I stopped taking the medicine cold turkey, I am back on my old medication and my weight is starting to come down. After leaving this medication, I had no more bad ideas but sometimes, I cannot control my eyes, they twitch from one side to the other for a second and it happens when im driving. I dont know if it is some kind of withdraw side effect from the medicine and if this is happened to someone else, PLEASE post a comment, I will be checking regularly.",1
"Taking for a week.  No effect on mood though I understand it takes some time so I will stick with it.  Nausea, restless sleep, sweats, and lots of yawning during the day.  First AD ever taken so I really hope it works.  ",1
i felt like my mind was on 2 pots of expresso and the bathroom thing wasn't pleasant. I stopped after 2 weeks.,1
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"I have been on this for 2 weeks half 20mg pill and have no energy, strange dreams at night, more depressed. It does make my mood swings better but I find that I don't really care about anything when I'm on it. The stomach aches are really bad on it. I will try it for 2 months and see what happens. So far nothing is happening on it. ",1
"I feel like this medication isn't helping me at all, just making me very nervous.",1
"I started taking this medication to counteract depression, only to find that it made it worse. I felt extremely weak and dizzy. Try something else.",1
"I have been on this for 1 year. In the beginning seemed to work well. Now I am awake during the night, have absolutely no energy during the day. Andwhat used to be a very active sex life has now vanished.",1
When I started taking the drug it helped but over a peroid of time my depression got worse.  I am now taking Zoloft and it is an execllent drug for my symptoms.   ,1
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i have been taking citalopram for over a year.it hasnt helped and i have gotten worse i finally told my doctor and she recently switched me to prozac. when on citalopram my anger was bad temper short and got angry for no reason i have put on over 40 lbs and i just didnt need that. i hope this new med works because i am feeling tired and suicidal all the time i just sit in my room and cry i have to hide this from my daughter because she is a natural worrier. she is the only thing keeping me from going off the deep end so if you are taking citalopram watch out for more depression good luck,1
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"I had a mild allergic reaction to this drug.  It was my first experience taking an antidepressant and I ended up in the ER!  Nothing major - my throat felt tight (but was not closing up) and my chest felt a little tight too.  The ER gave me benadryll and let me sleep off the symptoms, and I was fine.  The doctors were very surprised I had a reaction to that; they cannot figure out why.  I have eczema, which they said may have somehow contributed but I have no other medication or food allergies.",1
"This pill is NOT working for me and if you change from one anti-depressant to another, be careful!",1
could this drug cause blisters. My 81 yr old father was on this drug for a short period until blisters started to appear on the stump of his amputated leg. He has been off of it for 5 days and blisters keep appearing,1
it is okey for a while,1
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I took one 10 mg pill at bedtime and could not sleep all night. in the morning I was sleepy and went back to bed after breakfast. When I got up I was dizze and felt like I was sleepwalking. Checked with the NP at our grocery store and she advised I call my doctor regarding these events before taking another dose.,1
"first week, i tried to hurt myself",1
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"painfull and heavy periods, forgetfullness, confusion, tender breasts, migraines, severe tiredness all the time, depression increasing so don't think they're working.",1
AFFECTED MY SEXUAL DRIVE IN THE WORST WAY,1
"I have been on Citalopram for about 2 months.  I started having several problems and looking at the info online for it.  Severe problems with sex drive, sexual satisfaction, muscle and joint pain, increased insomnia, and a return of headaches.  It has worked well on my depression, but I would rather be overwise depressed than in pain.",1
i makes me feel worst,1
I EXPERENCE BAD CONSTAPATION AND HAVE INJURED MY BOWELS TRYING TO HAVE A  BOWEL MOVEMENT. ALSO SO MUCH PRUSSURE ON MY URINARY TRACK CAUSING BAD SWELLING OF THE TESTECILS AND PAIN IN THE STOMACH.AND MY BODY IS BADLY RETANNING WATER.UP ON A VISIT HE DOSEN'T LISTEN TO WHAT I'M SAYING.GIVES ME A PRESCITION FOR 7 25MG. WATER PILLS.I'VE BEEN SUFFERING FOR MORE THAN A MONTH NOW WITH BAD PAIN AND RETAINNING WATER.,1
there was no change in my condition.,1
"Only took this drug for a week so really didn't expect to see any improvement.  The only side effect I had was significant and resulted in my discontinueing the drug.  I'm embarassed to say that sexually, it prevented me from ""completing the transaction"" - if you get my drift!  Real deal breaker in my book!",1
"my DR., gave me this drug and he should not have given it to me cause i have liver-disease and siezure-disorder. and as a resolte i ended up in the hospital with a high dilantin-level, low blood-pressure,and low-heart rate. i almost died which i plan on sueing him.",1
"this medicine made me hullucinate, have chest pain, be nausieated, all kinds of things. ",1
"ended me up in the hospital, cause it affected my siezures, heart-rate, and liver",1
"I was orignally on the lowest dose, now on 40mg, using it since Jan. 08. I am very jittery, sleepy during the day, wide awake at night, fuzzy mind, NO, NO sex drive.....a complete 360 on that! ",1
"I found that my whole life experience worstened and I encountered severe suicidal thoughts. T rying to commet suicide twice! My female partner was a huge cause of going on Citalopram in the first place. I was trying to stabelize my family. It's her way or the highway. Also, I thought it would help me with the mind games she always played! She always has to have her way.",1
this medication was very disatissfying for me it totally took away the little sex drive i had and did not help at all with my depression i wouldnt recommend this for anyone also kills your appetite guess its good if you are over weight.,1
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it accually made me worse.,1
cant stay awake,2
for some reason this medacation makes me have a iner outer body feeling like i have been on a hard hung over drunk.,2
"Still experiencing depression,both situational and chemical insufficiency",2
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"Have been taking the drug for over 5 years. Did well up until recently.  All of a sudden it stopped working, completely.  Don't know why. ",2
Not very effective & causes orgasm problems.,2
I shake all the time as if I have parkinsons disease,2
Side effects unacceptable,2
"helps with depression, then it no longer works.  experience stiffening of legs and 1 leg jumps",2
"I currently take 60 mg of this medication. It has not helped at all. repeated anxiety attacks, insomnia and social anxiety has steadily increased. however, trying to get my Dr to change my medication is impossible. Changing dr's and treatments.",2
very active sexual drive.",2
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Felt better when I first started taking but 6 months later it's worse than before. I feel very angry about people that I don't even know. Just feel like I'm really in the dumps. Scares me about the way I feel about people.Never felt this before in my life. Always liked everyone.,2
Doesn't do much for me at all.  Doctor has now supplemented it with Wellbutrin.,2
I HAVE SEVERE STOMACH CRAMPS AND FEEL LIKE I AM GOING TO THROW UP ALL OF THE TIME...I CANNOT GET OVER THESE FEELINGS- I HAVE ONLY BEEN TAKING THE MEDICINE ABOUT TWO WEEKS BUT I DO NOT KNOW IF THESE SIDE EFFECTS WILL GO AWAY...I DONT KNOW HOW MUCH LONGER I CAN HOLD OUT WAITING :(,2
"I have recently been taken off cymbalta 60mg.I have been on citalapram for 2 months or so.I feel good,but not as good as I felt on cymbalta.I had to change because of the huge cost spread.$174 as aposed to only$4 per month.",2
second day of use had servere stomach pain stoped taking it. ,2
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i feel more depresed now than before,2
"I was put on 10 mg of this drug, meaning to increase to 20 after a week (it was to be taken right before bedtime because of drowsiness).  I stopped taking it after 5 days.  I was prescribed this medication in order to combat grief symptoms and anxiety after the death of both of my parents.  I had high hopes, as I had never been on an anti-depressant and was hoping this might make me feel like ""me"" again so that I could do everyday activities without getting stressed and exhausted.  It did improve my quality of sleep and I woke up refreshed and energized, but I would ""crash"" later in the day, a few hours before I was to take my next dose.  It was how I imagine a drug user's ""highs"" and ""lows"" to be, on a milder level.  I had compulsive suicidal thoughts on this medication, and because of this I probably should have told someone I was taking it (I meant for my use of this drug to be private).  Nothing I would act on, but the compulsive thoughts were there.  After having one, I remember thinking to myself, ""woah, I can't believe I just thought that.""  I was almost more anxious on this med and the boomerang effect on my mood was just too much.  May work for some, but not for my particular case.",2
"My OBGYN put me on this medication after my 2nd child, for pp depression.  Almost immediatly I noticed bad side effect's.  No sex drive (not able to reach the big ""O""), tired all the time, no ambition to clean the house.  I finally hit rock bottom and stayed in bed for days, not taking any medication at all, until my husband had me commited.  The doctor in the psych ward perscibed wellbutrin (bupropian) and I have so much energy and want to do things and the big ""o"" is back (multiple times!)",2
celexa did work for anxiety for me. I even started having panic attacks while taking it.,2
Had a headache daily when using.,2
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"Seemed to work at first, but effectiveness wore off, even though I was taking a large dose",2
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felt more depressed and anxious,2
Side of affects keep me from taking as much as I should ,2
"Alot of headaches, sweating. Been on it now for over 2 months and am thinking about going back to something else. Didn't really help with anxiety, or my depression. It is cheaper than Lexapro but not as effective for me.",2
I have had severe constant headaches with this drug.  It is not doing very well for me.,2
"Tiredness,lack of motavation,forgetfulness, just can,t be bothered, nightmares confusion a mix up with monthley cycle, late or not at all, does it haelp or work I do not know/ for me the change is very little,40mg three months now.",2
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"When Medco decided they wouldn't pay for my lexapro any longer, they switched me to citalopram and I'm, again, crying all the time. I NEVER cried on Lexapro.",2
mild headaches,2
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"Just started today, i hope this one works",2
I have not been on this medication very long.,2
doesn't seem to work after taking it for a while,2
"Works for Social Anxiety, but does not help with Depression, has significant sexual side-effects.",2
It helped in the beginning. I felt a lot better. then it feels like it quit working.,2
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"On it for 2 months @ 20 mg.  Yawn constantly, no difference in mood, bad nightmares (screaming in sleep)and achy pain in shoulders & upperarms with numbness in hands/fingers.  Aso harder to get going in a.m., wake up with slight headache & slight dizziness.  Trying to give it enough time but calling M.D. about it now.",2
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I have completely lost my sex drive and am always tired! Have come to the conclusion that I need to get OFF of this med a.s.a.p.!,2
At first this med made my orgasms more intense. Now it's back to normal.  My penis size has increased. I don't know why this happens but I heard it is common. Overall a good experience.,2
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"THis is day 4 for me taking this pill. Im trying to think positive but I dont like the way it makes me feel. Im sleepy even after 8 hours of sleep. No enegry, been in bed 2 of the 4 days I been on it cuz I just dont feel like doing anything. I feel sick to my stomach, not hungry, & I just feel ickey. Im gonna try staying on it for 30 days, if there is no change then I will talk to my Dr about switching. UGH!",2
"I have been on this for a year and a half now along with one other med, (which the doc has changed many times). I have had no side effects with this drug. Regaurdless of the other pill. I still have depresstion but not as bad as i did before getting onto ANY meds. My panic attacks are uneffected by this med. My aniety is maybe 20-30% better, regardless of what the other pill is at time in compare to before i took any meds. My father was Bipolar and my doc knowing that says I'm depressed with anxiety. I know we all differ do to bio, so in all i would recomend giving this pill a try. I have had better results with it then many others I was on before it. And so far I'm still on it todate.",2
"This med seemed to work OK for the first few months. But then again, this was the first anti-depressant I've ever taken. Over the course of a little over a year, I gained nearly 40 lbs and completely lost interest in sex and tend to have episodes of insomnia. I honestly wouldn't bother with it.",2
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Started taking for several months. Worked alright at first. Stopped taking after my sex drive went MIA.,2
"I was on this medication for 8 weeks. During that time, I was extremely drowsy, all the time, no matter what time of day I took the medication. I am a competitive runner and the meds just ""took the wind out of my sails"". I had no energy or stamina to run. It had minimal impact on my depression but did help with irritability/anger/mood swings. I am going to go back to Prozac, most likely as the side effects for me were minimal.",2
"Does this pill make anyone else feel nausea/vomiting issues? I tried to take it twice for my depression but I cannot for the life of me, keep these meds down. ",2
dont know too soon to tell,2
"Today is my second day taking this.I am very much into holistic health and not pills so I am very concerned about the issue when you all say you cannot come off them.  I am usually a very optimistic, VERY energetic person with a sunny disposition but I am losing my company and having to do bkrpt and very, very depressed about the whole deal, so depressed I cannot even make myself go the attorney to file.  So I asked for a ""helper"" from my doctor.  Today I am so lethargic I cannot stay up for more than an hour, dry mouth, bowel problems, dizzy, unenthused about accomplishing anything but when I try to sleep I feel like all my muscles are tense, have a headache in the back of my mind and generally feel very YUCCKY.  I am hoping that all you people out there saying ""stick with it"" are right, but still I think I will try 1/2, or 10mg tonight and quit taking them in the a.m.  I'm hoping I will be one of you chipper ""these are great"" people.  I had expected something a little less powerful I guess, like after drinking a couple of beers, that smoothness, not all this static. ",2
"I have only been taking this for a few days and I feel a little off, I have no appetite and my mouth feels totally off, all foods and drinks taste bad and even my tongue feels like it's hard to move sometimes even when I'm just talking. I'm trying to stick it out because I've heard good things and hopefully it can help me from going off the deep end. ",2
"Took it for four days. On the second day, I started to become restless. On the third day, I woke up with a racing heart beat and felt like a nervous wreck. I started to fidget and move uncontrollably. Anxiety continued at an unbearable level. I was really hoping this med would work, but I had a bad reaction to it.",2
weight gain,2
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"Terrible side effects: insomnia, severe restlessness, pounding heart, foggy brain, extreme fatigue, no motivation and zombie feeling after only a week. Have used lexapro in the past with no side effects..",2
just started meds,2
"I just started this medication on July/17/2009. So, I'm not exactly sure if it is working for me just yet / helping me with my ""Manic Depression"" that I have been diagnosed with, is helping / working for me just yet. My doctor said, and so did the pharmacist, that it may take,  ""UP TO""  one month for the medication to start working properly before I will see any difference with my ""Manic Depression"".",2
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"I have been taking this for two years...At first it appeared to be working...After a period of time I felt depressed and have severe loss of sex drive.After reveiwing the side affects I have identified at least eight ""severe"". Will be contacting Dr. to get off of this med...I take no other meds.",2
"Been taking this medicne after a heart attack last June. I'm very tired, low energy, and have had some weight gain, not due to my eating habits. It may have helped with anxiety in the beginning,but now I'm going to taper off. It sounds like its pretty additive, and I don't need anymore negatives in my life.",2
"Dizziness was my biggest side effect when I began taking this but over time that went away.  I have noticed that I am also constantly tired and have gained 15 lbs.(my eating is at least the same if not improved because of fear of gaining more weight).  I don't really feel like this is helping my depression but I do think it is helping my OCD.  My husband is the one that noticed that.  I have a doctors appt in 2 weeks and I am telling her that I am ready to be done with this med, hopefully it won't be too hard to come off of it.",2
"Zapped my energy level to zero. However, has not helped with my insomnia. Did help some in the beginning with my emotional outbursts but after 2months quit working.My mind was always racing. Would still have highs and lows. During that time I also gained 10 pounds due to the medication (my eating habits have not changed). I have already put a call in to get a med change.",2
I use to take effexor xr and had to switch due to many years of medicine and this doesnt seem to do the job that effexor xr did.  Looking for a balance to medicine.,2
"I've only been on this for just over a week.  Feel kind of jittery a lot of the time, but extremely tired and have these terrible headaches.  Also, just don't feel...right.  Like something is just off, and i would like to just lie down on the couch. I haven't seen some of these listed as symptoms.  Is anyone else having anything like this? ",2
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"I've been on this medication for about a year, and it's ruined my life. I'm a full time worker and student, and this makes me so tired, and i can never sleep. I also am never in the mode for sex, and has starting the grinding in my teeth. It causing more problems then when i started.",2
I have insomnia. My scalp is severely itching until I want to dig it. I have a tingling in my neck. My mind does not shut down. I feel that my doctor did not advice me concerning this drug. I have never been depressed until the death of my husband. I only needed a short boost. This drug should not have been given to me because it takes too long to feel any effects to help one.,2
"I have beenhaving excessive sweating and urination from taking this medication, As soon as I saw the side effects I told my Doctor to take me off it.  Also muscle and joint pain is something I don'y need with Fibromyalgia.",2
My son was taking Effexor XR 150mg but got into the donut hole for my coverage and cannot afford to pay $135.00 a month so my dr. switched me to Citalopram 10 mg- was not working-is that the correct amount that I should be taking?,2
3 weeks and still feel foggy.does it take longer to work?,2
I have been on this medication for nearly a month and I feel no different then I did..I am now taking 20 mg at bed time...And all the symptoms I had originally are still there...I'm moddy ...filled wit rage or sad/depressed/over whelmed all the time...The only thing I am geting from this is Tired all the time...So far I wouldn't recommend it.,2
I found my issue becoming worse so I stop taking it and still looking for the drug to help with depression. Everyday life is very hard for me and I hope I can find that right one.,2
"I've been on this drug(20mg) for 6months + and I don't like it. It has made all my symptoms worse. I either can't sleep or sleep too much, my weight is like a yo-yo, my moods are all over the placer and so is my mind; my thoughts are incredibly scattered and disorganised, and my paranoia has not shifted. Unfortunetely I was allergic to Fluxotine.",2
"I find myself clenching my jaw, especially while sleeping, when I can sleep.  I have a hard time sleeping",2
"I have been on Citalopram 20mg in the morning for 11days. I have notice that I've not been anger as much. but Im starting to get a list of more anxity attacts with increaced heart rate, which I have never had before. lost of intrest of eating at all. I started to have dreams and night sweats. I have never had dreams before so it is making me confused. lost of lebito, which is not good for my marriage at all. I plan on give it another week then try to get something else a try. ",2
"Of course, taking any new med, it takes time to get used to it; however, I've waited a long time to ""get used"" to it. It makes me dizzy, always sleepy and extremely irritable. I don't feel like myself. It's an off and on feeling. So after 3 months of this drug, I'm going to seek something new.",2
"i got on this med because my fluoxetine stoppped working. after 2 weeks of taking this i had a slump, i didn't geet out of bed for 2 days. even now after 4 weeks i still get naseous after i take it,with previous meds the nasea subsided after a week or so. also 2 weeks into taking it i was unable to have an orgasm. my insomnia is worse now then when i was off meds.i am groggy and in a daze most of the time. i can't get my work done at my job.so bacically i can't eat, i can't sleep, sex is useless, i am more frustrated and depressed then when my last meds stopped working. i'm misserable. i told my dr how the meds were(not) working and was told give it 2 more weeks now after that 2 weeks i have to wait a week to get in to see her. blah ",2
"Anti depressants work for some not others. It seems I react to anti depressants no matter which ones. Suicidal, aggressive behaviour etc, check out this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akathisia .",2
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"Other than the fact that this makes me very very sleepy, its great.",5
"Ive been taking this medication for a year now and it has helped me in so many ways. I take the 20mg. it took probably about two weeks before i noticed anything different. My family noticed an improvement in my mood the first week. I can wake up in the moring and not feel dread and i can control all my emotions so much better. I dont cry on a drop of a dime anymore. I actually laugh and it feels amazing. This medicine has changed my life. The only thing i get as a sideeffect is the constant yawning, but ive grown accustomed to it. Thank you citalopram.",5
I had taken Citalopram years ago and thought it was replaced as most meds are but I have been on it for a little while(2 weeks) and I already feel better which is great because the medicine I was on made my depression worse.My depression went from a 9 to a 5 on citalopram and I never thought I would get down to a 5 again.,5
"Never really thought it was depression, but maybe it was. Life was just too hard. This medication works very well, and I can usually tell if I miss a dose. Before I took this I wanted to have more intimate and sexual relations with husband. Downside is not caring if I have sex or not.",5
At first I was reluctant to take Citalopram, but I know I needed that extra bit of help. It's not a magic wand, or a wonder drug, but it has helped me to help myself.",5
"Have found that I need to carefully balance the use of this medication with my need for it.  If I take too large of a dose I end of tired and unfocused.  I end up cutting the pills to a 1mg dose and at that level I can tolerate the side effects and still benefit from the drug.  Unfortunately, even at this trivial dose I have a significant sexual side effect.  At times I've stopped the drug for months and the side effect still remains, I fear it may have become permanent.  Now I need to go back on the med, but I'm hesitant because I'm so worried about this side effect.",5
Started taking 20 mg in 1996. Up to 40 mg for 8 years. Had some really bad things happen in my life.  Went into a deep depression. Didn't seem like it was working anymore. Went to a psychiatrist who had me try over 12 different anti-depressants over 8 months. None of them worked for me. I ended up back on citalopram 60 mg which is working exceptionally well for me. It also helped me with all my anxiety. Can't say enough good things about this med. ,5
"taken along with abilify and lamectal, it has worked well",5
"This medication has changed my life. It has worked wonders for me. With any medication there are side effects. I am so anti medication and tried herbal or alternative medication. However with severe anxiety and depression this medication has helped me get back on track in life. I was very anxious about taking the medication but now I am taking it I wish I'd done it sooner. You do need to be patient to see results and also tolerate the side effects because in the long run the benefit of this medicine outweighs the minor side effects. It works for me but maybe not for everyone, however it's worth a try as doctors wouldn't prescribe something without benefiting you and making you better.",5
taking in conjunction with abilify and and lamectal I have never felt better.  I rate this medication an A.  Hope others have the same luch,5
"I've had a chemical imbalance my entire life and mental illness runs on both sides of my family. This is the only medication that has ever helped take the edge off of the emotional roller coaster called ""life"". I've tried other things and this has helped me relax and look at the big picture. Thank God for this medicine and the doctors who created it to help people like me. I feel normal and happy and worry less. ",5
This drug gave me a new life- the one i had always felt just out of reach. And it saved my marriage.,5
"I have been on this medication for five years now for the treatment of depression and anxiety. I absolutely love it, as it allows me to be fully myself. I would highly recommend this to anyone suffering from depression or anxiety.",5
I am more tolerant of others and they are of me as well as long as I am on this medication.  I have gained ALOT of weight since starting this but I am still happier.  Started with 20mg but 40mg is what i have been on for years now and I definitely have a better outlook on life.,5
This medication has helped me resolve my depression and some anxiety issues,5
"Starting taking this drug after heart bypass surgery in 2012. I was diagnosed with depression after the surgery, apparently it is rather common especially in men after a major event such as surgery. It took a while, but is has been helping. Hopefully I wont have to continue taking it for the rest of my life",5
"When I first started taking citalopram, I had dry mouth and night sweats, but those side effects weren't too bad. Within about 2weeks I noticed that I was smiling more-even when I wasn't necessarily happy. Citalopram has most definitely increased my quality of life. I may not always be happy, but I enjoy life more. I get out more and actually participate in life. I was on 40mg for a few years and have now been on 20mg for ~a month bc I'm trying to titrate down as I may be trying to conceive in a few months. I have had some withdrawal symptoms such as ""brain zaps"" which sounds scarier than they really are. I notice my sadness and irritability more, but I'm pretty laser-focused on trying to get pregnant soon. So I'm toughing it out. I am a bit frightened to not take it at all, but I'll be sure to talk about this with my M.D.",5
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This drug had a significant positive impact on my life.  There were many minor side affects at first but the went away for the most part.,5
"Been on citalopram first 20mg then up to 40mg then 60mg hen recalled the maximum dosage so I've been on 40mg a day since. I can honestly say it's changed my life for the better. However, have you missed a day or so's dosage by mistake?! Omg dreadful feeling!!! And apparently it's not addictive!!! Yeah ok then :/ ",5
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Only problem I've experienced is drowsiness.But have had a complete change in my attitude and outlook in life. Used to take Prozac and it quit working for me.,5
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"My experience has been a good one, but one of my doctors mentioned that I should be taken off this particular drug.",5
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I have used it for years. I have tried to go off it and see if I could go without it. Needless to say I had to go back on it.,5
I have had a loss of sexual drive,5
" For me, citalopram has been amazing.  I wish I would have started taking it 15 years earlier.  It's hard to imagine life now without it.  It was prescribed to me after I had a heart attack, but it seems to work as much on anxiety as depression.",5
"this medicatin low your sex driver,but is very good because it keep you on a good mood and very relax.I stop it because of the sex drive, hope they can improve.",5
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"I started taking Citalopram when i was 17 years old. I'm now 19 years old and still on this. Its help with my depression alot. One thing I have noticed is that when i started taking this pill i only had depression, and now if I don't take the pill for a week or so my depression and anxiety is at an all time high. over all this pill has changed my life for a positive.",5
"I am smiling more often, much more happy, and less negative feeling towards life.",5
For people just starting to take Celexa (or Citalopram), I suggest starting with no more than 10 mg in the morning. Don't take it at night! The side effects I experienced by starting off with 20 mg at night might not have been caused by the medication (according to my doctor), but I suggest that you take no chances: start in the morning with or after breakfast. Keep in mind that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and it is NOT a train coming at you!",5
"I have severe sweating, muscle and joint soreness. Overall, mentally I feel happy and content, except for my achy body.",5
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Was previously on Effexor but was changed to citalopram because of cost ($4 at Walmart) and I cannot tell any difference from one medication to the other. I feel at peace & happy at all times.,5
Medication is very effective and still gives you energy and motivation. ,5
have been on different MEDS for 20 years because of clinical depression and this one workes well  for me,5
I was terribly sad living with my adult daughter in her home and working in her office.  She became increasingly irritated with me and fresh with her mouth.  I cried to my doctor and she recommended citalipram. This  medication helped me very much deal with the sadness I was feeling and I eventually moved out of her home...  ,5
"I'm 17 and this was my first antidepressant. I suffer a severe depression, minor anxiety, and compulsive skin picking. In the first month the suicidal thoughts were the worse they've ever been, (I told my mom this and I was monitored so nothing rash was done) but I'm hitting my second month now and it's not so bad. It has helped ten-fold with the depression and anxiety, however it has made my skin picking dramatically worse. For me, that's not too bad to deal with because my skin picking was  never in dangerous places and it never really scarred bad. The side effects are also minimal.",5
"I have suffered from PTSD for many years. After so long of suffering, I decided to go ahead and give the medicine a try.  Citalopram has definitely made a difference in my life. I felt like a whole new person. Starting off I had a tad bit of a headache, tight jaw, and dry mouth. It lasted about 3 days, that was it. I was moved up slowly therefore I did not experience any bad side effects as starting at a high dose will cause.  I would really recommend citalopram. Everyone around me says how much of a happier person I am, and I am not as afraid of being in crowds as I was before. Very life changing. It feels great not to feel angry, depressed, scared anymore like before.  I am now at 40mg and have been on it for 4 years.",5
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"I suffered from depression/anxiety in the form of obsessive worrying every day of my life until I started this medicine.  Since I started it 3 years ago, I'm a different person.  I feel in control of my life and emotions.  The only problem I have with this medication is that it affects my sex drive.  I have much less of an interest in sex than I did before.  I haven't decided if it's worth trying a new medicine for that reason yet, since I'm so happy with it otherwise.",5
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"I necer took depression meds before.  But when my doctor put me on this (started 20mg at night) after a month life was better!  After about a year, The sad thoughts were coming back, (not as they were, but they were there). Doctor up me to 30 mg nightly.  Life is great! I lost about 20 lbs, not bad all the way around!",5
"Just the fact that I care enough to even post this review is amazing.  The first month was difficult.  Tired, trouble concentrating, yawning, and jaw clenching. One by one the symptoms started to disappear.  I feel I can see past today, care about tomorrow. Is everything coming up roses, no, but I can handle everyday life.  I can see the joy of being here and appreciate life.  It was hard going to the doctor to ask for help, but this drug was defintely worth it. Thats what you have to do when your depressed reach out and ask for help. I am so glad I did.",5
"I have been against medication my whole life. Finally I tried this for my anxiety, being scared of everything OCD depression and overwhelmed by every thing. I couldn't do much during a day at all. I have to say I think this drug has saved my life and I am so grateful to have my life back. I am on a relatively low dose of 20mg but it has definitely changed things. ",5
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This drug has literally changed my life! I no longer am overwhelmed by daily tasks and happy as a hound dog!,5
"I begun to feel depressed, panicky and overall unhappiness due to cancer. I saw positive results immediately when I was prescribed citalopram.",5
"I have been taking 40mg/day for 3 years, and it has been effective. I haven't had any side effects, and it has not affected my libido. I find that I have to up my dosage to 50mg/day from October to April due to SAD, and it has been a satisfactory solution. I am switching to Effexor this year due to the new dosage warnings, and for this reason only.",5
"I do have excessive sweating and trouble with my periods. It does calm me down, but I still get sexually arroused and can perform sexually with ease.",5
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"Originally prescribed 20mg/day I found I could get nothing done on that high a dosage.  Since my mother was chronically depressed her whole life and so was her mother I decided to stay on the drug and lower the dose to 10mg/day.  Eureka!  Smoothed out my emotions and lets me feel normal. I have a low tolerance for drugs so this seems to be a more than adequate dosage to alleviate my symptons.  Less can be more. I have been taking this for over 5 years and I am just starting to have sweating and insomnia issues that are not menopausal. I shower more and read alot to get sleepy.  I have had problems with rashes when I don't hydrate effectively and wear poyester clothing. Easy fix, drink more, wear cotton and stay cool. Overall this drug does the job that Zoloft couldn't. ",5
"I have been taking citalopram for approximately 3 years. I am currently taking 80mg which has been very helpful with my depressive symptoms. This dose also helps with my anxiety. Feel very calm and am able to experience a wide range of emotions. However, I am now concerned about the FDA warnings about the side effects of taking over 40 mgs-thinking of switching to prozac for this reason only. ",5
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"Once we got the dosage adjusted, I feel like a completely new person!",5
i'm no longer crying all the time after the death of my husband,5
I have been taking this medication for 2 years at 80mg per day and have had very good results; decrease in OCD and major depression symptoms. No decrease in sex drive no increase in appitite. Works for me,5
"involuntary jerking of hands and legs, just once in awhile",5
A lot more cheerful with a sunny disposition as if I was a child with no worries again BUT my memory is not sharp as it was. My abiltiy to have an orgasm is decreased but lots of water can fix that and a little nausea in the morning other than that this has really worked for me.,5
When I first started taking citalopram I didn't have degrees to my emotions. Now I do.,5
"I have experienced more confidence in myself, happier, don't let little things bother me, but have been experiencing headaches ever since I started using this drug. ",5
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On a second note, my daughter (26) began taking this for anxiety - 20 mg twice per day. It caused the shakes to start out with which went away, but then her hands, wrists, ankles and lips swelled up. It was the citalopram which caused these problems. So, two different results within our same family. She would probably tell you to stay away from it. I say it works perfectly, but please be careful. First sign of a side effect, call the doctor.",5
"Is anybody taking Citalopram and Buproprion if so what mg's are working best for you, and how does it affect your sex drive.",5
IM TIRED ALOT AND I YAWN ALOT. IT HAS AFFECTED MY DESIRE FOR SEX AND ABILITY TO HAVE AN ORGASM. HOWEVER IT HAS MADE ME FEEL BETTER MENTALLY. I CAN HANDLE STRESS ALOT BETTER AND IM NOT AS IRRITABLE.,5
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I took this medication to help me with depression due to an onset of a chronic pain disease. It has helped me tremendously.,5
- about 6 months after being on celexa (citalopram) my doc also prescribed Bupropion (generic wellbutrin) 150mg/once a day. I feel amazing! And i've lost the weight I put on from celexa!",5
My doctor saw the depression and suggested medication with counseling.  I thought this over for about 2 weeks then agreed to both.  It has helped tremendously.  Circumstances haven't changed but this medication has helped tremendously to deal with life more level-headed.,5
"I have been taking this drug for over 6 months now along with Welbutrim that I have been on for 10 years.  What a difference the addition of the Citalopram made!  I feel like myself again!  I have a tendency to have migraines but this medication has not made me have headaches.  I take it at night and sleep very well.  With prayer and Citalopram, my home is a happy place now!",5
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"I have been on Citalopram for 10 months now. I noticed a change the first week! I was feeling mellow and nothing bothered me. Of course the effect lessened after some time; I am much more patient, however things still bother me. I mean it's not a magic pill, so let's not expect it to solve our EVERY issue. ",5
"Been taking Citalopram 20mg once daily for almost 4 years now. It has been a life saver. All the same stress and problems are present in life, I am just able to step back and breathe, make a decision on how to productively handle it and move on. Doesnt make me ""high"" or change who I am....just takes away the overwhelming anxiety and allows me to function.",5
"I've been taking this medication for about 7 months now. I love it! I was depressed, angry and withdrawn from everyone around me and would bite someones head off without any provocation. I also worried about every little thing. After taking it for a month I started to feel better and mellowed. It's hard to get me angry now and the depression is gone and I don't worry about much of anything. Have gained 10 lbs recently but started working out and lost most of it and feel better too! Weight gain is only an issue if you let it be and choose to sit around and not work out and eat healthy. Can't reach a climax very easily, but solved my pme problem and that's a good side effect for me! There is no shame in taking it, I put it off for too long and regret it now. Life is so much better and everyone can stand to be around me again and I them. I've found I'm actually a fun person since taking this. Just take it! Wake up in the morning, take the pill and forget about it. Only warning I have is, take it everyday! If you don't you and everyone around you will know that your not on it! After a couple days without due to forgetting to take with me on vacation, I was back to my old self in full force. Don't let all the discouraging comments on this site sway you. Try it for a couple months and see what happens, if  you like it keep it, if not then try something else. But you have to give it time, it will not work over night! A month and a week was how long it took for me. Yeah I could feel something after two weeks but really noticed and started getting comments on my attitude after a month. ",5
"This drug makes me feel great mentally!!!  My major side effect is clenching my teeth. When I was upped to 1 and 1/2 pills I broke my tooth and have TMJ syndrome.  Dr. switched me to Lexapro........made me feel horrible mentally.  I'm back on Citalopram but 1 pill now and clenching isn't too bad and feel mentally great again.  I take it around 8pm, sleep like a log and am refreshed upon waking.   Have lost 4 pounds which I didn't need to lose.  I took Zoloft years ago and it made me a zombie and gained 15 pounds on it.  I highly recommend Citalopram but most drugs work differently on each person.  Report your symptoms to your Dr.  Dosage can make the difference.",5
"Been on Celexa for about a month now.  The first week of taking this medication was very hard for me.  I would take it in the morning, like 7am...And it made me very lethargic and tired.  My mouth became extremely dry and every time I would yawn, it felt like i could faint or like a weird floating feeling...Very strange....But the sexual side effects are great...Increased sexual stamina.  I cant seem to climax very easily.  The side effects are not as extreme anymore.  My temper is much better, and I tell my wife and kids ""I love you every day now....Going to stick with it....THUMBS UP!!!",5
"Sweating side effects at the beginning (1st 2-3 months). I played around with dosing: taking 1/2 a dose 2xs a day, full dose in AM ; full dose pm. Now I take a full dose in the AM after eating ( never on an empty stomach. My depression is gone. I have had no side effects except for the sweating at the beginning. my teen age son notices when I forget to take it, so I think it is extremely effective. I no longer yell out of frustration  and am generally calmer and more tolerant.",5
"When I tried to wean myself off the citalopram, I noticed my hot flashes came back in full force.  The dr. told me that citalopram also helps with menopausal symptoms.  I ended up increasing my dosage, per his request, and I've been very happy",5
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this medicine has brought me out of a deep lifelong depression and stopped cripling panic attacks.  i hope to be off it someday but i hope the effects stay with me.,5
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"I have been on this (along with Xanax for my anxiety) for about 2 months and have seen definite improvements. I'm currently on take 20 mgs, doctor might bump me up to 30 or 40 mgs once winter sets in. I feel great and side effect have been minimal. ",5
"I had very bad depression. I would bite everyones head off, then run off and cry and hate myself. It caused my marriage to end. Now I am doing great. No side effects except being sleepy. One benefit for me was my sex drive! I am always ready to go. Before I just went thru the motions. Now I am very happy.",5
"I call this my kill pill...If i go without for a few days, I'm screaming, yelling, and just can't get control of myself. Since I have taken this medicine for several years, I would never stop it. My doctor says I have an imbalence in my brain, I also have had seizures for more than 50 years, but they are under control.",5
within the first month of taking this I could tell a big difference - family also noted a difference in my moods and behaviors. It has been easy to take with minor side effects of sleepiness (I can only take it at night before bed or I am tired and napping most of the day).,5
I take 20mg daily and it works good for depression and anxiety. I enjoy life again and I can handle everyday ups and downs.,5
"although it has helped enourmously with my depression and anxiety (i finally feel like a normal person) I find it impossible to sleep with this medication, while before i was getting a sound 8 hours, I now only get 4-5 hours of restless sleep, and thats with sleeping pills!",5
This drug has made me feel a lot better.  Have problems with depression and also agitation/anger issues.  Since I have been taking this medication I don't fly off the handle like I use to and I don't just sit around in a blah state of mind. I take it at night because it does make me sleepy but I had rather deal with being sleepy than snapping at my loved ones in anger and being depressed.  Also before I started this medication I constantly woke up every 2 or 3 hours and I could never remember my dreams but now I sleep through the night and I can remember my dreams. My dreams are really random and vivid.  Overall I feel much better especially when I go to bed at a reasonable hour and get plenty of sleep.  I have tried several different medications but this one is the best so far.,5
it takes my mind off alot of raceing thoughts i rest so muchbetter at night it meloies me out,5
"Took a while to work, but when it did my depression completely abated.  Side effects did happen, but I kept taking it and am very happy that I did.  I have to take an extra med for anxiety.  Despite its off-label use for panic disorders, it didn't help for that.",5
"this put me to sleep within thirty minutes.seem to help my condition,with little or no side effects.",5
I have been taking this with generic Welbutrin and have found the 2 drugs very helpful with the ability for me to cope with life issues!,5
I was very emotional and sad much of the time prior to taking this medication. I noticed a difference in my mood within a week.,5
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"My wife is in late stage Alzheimer's and has been on antidepressant's for 5 years. Prozac caused IBS and the doctor switched to Citalopram. IBS went away immediately and she has been good since then, 16 months, now.",5
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"I went from not wanting to be around any body in my family, I was always upset and I was not caring any more.But since i have been taking citalopram for the last 3 months my husband , my kids, and my mom notice how happy  I am, I feel more calm , happy, everything dont break my heart like it did. I am thankful for my doctor who prescribed me the medicine.",5
"Tried Effexor (heart palpitations)and then Zoloft (made black days worse). This med at 10mg, had an overnight impact on the ""black days""! They are basically gone. However, the sleep impact (hard to wake up) is definitely there also. I have been on this med for only 8 days but the initial result is Thank God the black days are gone. The jury is still out on sexual function. The a/c is set at 72 degrees and I'm sweating down my neck as I type this. Will do another review in a few weeks.",5
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"Helped the depression, but lowered sex drive & now have inability to climax. Was taking 20mg for 2 weeks, then Dr increased to 40mg. Feel too much. Am going to cut back.",5
I just started taking 10 mgs today and I already feel better. Only thing I have noticed is my face feels kind of numb. Over all I have not cried all day or been upsetted easy.,5
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I have been taking this for the last 6 months now and I actually feel like myself now! There was a time where I would think I was going crazy and be in a really bad mood for no reason at all and now I don't feel like that at all!! I would recommend this medication to anyone and the only side effects that I have noticed was seeing something run across the floor when there is nothing there. I can deal with that rather than my husband wanting to smack me(lol) for being so moody! ,5
"edges and depressed ,under alot of strss in house.",5
"Went from being suicidal to an even tempered, somewhat serene patient.  Still suffering greatly from spinal stenosis, gout, trigger finger and arthritis.  Also suffeering to dry mouth resulting from throat radiation for Lymphoma/throat. Attending a very good pain clinic.",5
I have been using this drug for about 1 year and have not experienced any side effects. This is a wonder drug for me!,5
When first starting my med I experienced very bad headaches.  I gradually got used to it but every so often if i dont take it on time i start getting a slight headache ,5
"I have been on this med for about 9 months..I take at night due to sleepiness.  Huge difference in how I feel...really works!! Side effects I have are yawning, night sweats, and I am a little forgetful now...my husband says thats okay he will take the new me over the old me anyday!!!",5
So far only 2 effects...lots of yawning during daytime and achy muscles. Hope this goes away with time. Other than that it is perfect.,5
"I have been on citalopram for ayear now , it has worked great for my depression and anxiety the only side effect i have is that i see something running across the floor all of a sudden its nothing i know, but it must be the medication, has this happen to anyone?",5
"I take 20 mg and feel really good.  I was on Lexapro, but that never made me feel normal, and made me gain too much weight. The weight gain itself would freak me out. Now I can really feel good without the weight gain. I have had no side effects.  It has opened me up and taken away the dark cloud that always seemed to be hanging over my head.  I feel like a new person.",5
"I have tried other AD and while some worked they had side affects that I could not live with, one made me vomit almost every night. My doctor decided to try Citalopram and I am so glad. I still feel like me but my emotions do not get out of control. My depression seems under control. I have had no side effects and do not feel numb like I did on other AD's.",5
"I started feeling better very quickly.  This drug puts a ""floor"" in my emotions where there had previously been none.  I can still feel — I still get sad and cry, which I'm happy about.  But it's just regular sadness now.  It doesn't plummet me.  I'm more interested in sex than I used to be, and it feels better too.  But my ability to focus has been slightly impaired, and I yawn a whole lot now.  ",5
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"When i first started I had some moderate side effects- nausea, head ache, decreased appetite and low sex drive. Everything cleared up within 2 weeks. Now the only side affect is night sweats. Other than that its very effective for helping my depression and anxiety. ",5
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this drug worked for me in 2 hours.  it was life changing.  Additional side effects i have that are not mentioned in the literature:  clenching teeth and less deep sleep.,5
I'm a WM, 75. Service connected disabled combat Veteran, Korea.  VA patient.",5
"This has been a wonderdrug for me! Took 6 weeks, but has been amazing. Give it time to work! ",5
"I took Effexor XR in high school for depression, but unfortunately dealt with an emotional numbness, nightmares, and migraines on that medication and gave up on anti-depressants to pursue hobbies, etc...  About two years ago, the depression came back full force and I asked my doctor to try something new, so she prescribed Citalopram, a generic for Celexa.  It has kept me balanced out without making me feel numb or having any other unpleasant side effects.  Everybody's body chemistry is different, and although effexor didn't do it for me,  this medication keeps me in check beautifully.",5
"This drug took a bit more than two weeks for me to respond to it, but all in all it has been good.  I have had very few side effects-mostly I'm more tired, but that could have been other health issues that are ongoing.  I used lexapro before citalopram.  I like lexapro better but because lexapro stopped working I needed a new antidepressant and citalopram is just fine.  ",5
"After tring 3 other drugs, this was the one I could stick with.  I had probablems sleeping at first, but that was cured by taking OTC Melatonin.  I have put a few pounds on, but I think that has been do to my on-the-go mom lifestyle.  My libido actually increased.  My husband is a happy man, too.  I am less stressed, happy and the old me, again.",5
I have taken this med for 3+ years. Previously I was on another kind of anti-depressant which worked well except for the side affects.  This one has been good for me with no side affects except maybe being a little more tired.  I can cope with that.,5
"This med has dramatically improved my quality of life! Despite my loss of libido, it has been worth the sacrifice!",5
I have been taking this medicine for almost a mounth.At first I have side affects from it but was told they would pass .And they have . It is really working for me very well.,5
"I have been on this drug now for a year to treat a combination of depression and anxiety. Tried getting off it because of the weight gain and within a month started to change my mood drastically and had to go back on. Keeps my energy level up, otherwise I am very tired without it.",5
"I was first prescribed Lexapro,and that cause horrible heart palpitations and night sweats.  I was then switched to the citalopram, a very lose dose, it has been a God-send!  I feel so much better, and no heart issues, slight night sweats still, but dealable...dry mouth is very slight and water with lemon works for that.  I could go up in dose, but this is working for me and leaves room to change if needed in the future.",5
"I'm on a very low dose. More even keel, a bit more engergetic, better focused, calmer. Still a little down. Don't want to be a zombie (as with Zoloft) so I try to stay on the low dose and find balance in daily life. The drug has helped me a great deal.",5
I switched from prozac to citalopram and what a difference! I'm so glad my doctor knew to do this!!! It has turned my mental outlook a complete 180 degrees!,5
It keeps me at an even keel throughout the day.",5
"This medication has saved my life.  You really need to give it at least 2 months.  I had some of the side effects, but over all it was not as bad as I thought it was going to be.  ",5
I dont keep to myself as much and also seem to do more of my everyday activities as before I did not want to do anything.,5
I have tried over about 12 anti-depressants over 20 years and this is the only thing that has proven results for my depression.,5
"Citalopram saved my life! It took 6 weeks to see the effects, but I am glad I waited it out. I feel like myself again. Love it!",5
this was a wonderful drug it helped me out alot,5
"Citalopram works for my depression as well as controlling my anxiety.  I have no problems with nightmares, sleep and/or weight gain. Like other similar drugs (Paxil & Prozac) I had to 'up' my dose slowly to avoid headaches.  I now take 60 mg/day. ",5
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"I have been on citalopram for 2 yrs and life is great seems ironic to be on an antidepressent.... tryed coming of it and evrything go back to how it was, worryed that it will stop me having kids....",5
"I AM DISABLED, AND I GET THE WINTER BLUES. IF IT GOES TILL END OF SPRING,START OF SUMMER I TOLD DOC AND GOT THIS. STARTED AT 10MG TWO WINTERS AGO NOW UP TWO 40MG. HELPS A TON.",5
"I've been on Citalopram for 2 weeks and I've been feeling great at work!! I'm able to get out of bed in the morning and start my day normally, I don't argue with anyone at work and I don't feel like chopping off someone's head!! This medicine has worked great so far. The only side affects I've notice are increased daily headaches, but my daily migraines have gotten a little better, just more frequent.",5
My first medicine for depression and I m a new woman. I felt after two weeks that a huge weight had lifted from my shoulders and I began to unwind like a coiled spring. I don't have any side effects . My life is beginning again.,5
"I started out on 10mg a day for the first week then up to 20mg the second week. The first three days I had a headache, dry mouth, and my jaw was clenching. It was tolerable. I now feel WONDERFUL! Better than I have in YEARS! I was a complete skeptic plus after reading some of the reviews I was a bit nervous to even start on meds. Well, I'm more energetic. I feel way better about myself no longer just wanting to be alone and cry. No longer feeling like a nervous wreck or having really bad anger. My sex drive has INCREASED! I do have a loss of appetite not too badly though. I still do have a bit of anxiety but citalopram has worked wonders on my depression. I'm still seeing a counselor so I'm sure in time with that it will go work out as well.",5
I'm taking this medication for PMS depression. It alleviated any depression that I was experiencing during PMS. ,5
I don't know whether or not this drug will have the same effect on you as it does me, but if you are having depression symptoms I have two pieces of advice for you:  1) don't stop trying different medications until you have found the one or ones that works best for you; 2) try citalopram.  ",5
"I have used this for a few years.  I don't feel as stressed out, and I can focus more.  No sexual side effects.  Tried to get off it a couple of times and experienced extreme side effects.  When you take a pill you feel better within a couple hours. That's my only concern.",5
"Works great.  Dizzy spells, blurry vision and tiredness happened during the first 2 weeks but after getting through those 2 weeks everything is great.  It helps me with my depression and keeps me calm during stressful situations.  Normally when I would be stressing out this drug keeps me calm, cool and collected.  The only side effect I have now is a decreased sex drive.  ",5
"The citalopram worked perfectly for me. You didn't have any ""lingering"" effects during the day to cause you to feel drugged or detached. The only side effect for me was a sexual side effect. Very frustrating! Would recommend use (even with side effect) for treatment of depression/anxiety.",5
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"I have taken this medication for approximately 2 years.  The first few weeks were challenging as I was thirsty and VERY tired.  This went away after approximately 2 weeks and I felt a greater sense of calm and more like myself.  I am currently tapering my dose as I would like to become pregnant again but am experiencing a kind of dizziness or ""trails"" to my vision.  I am waiting for this to end -hopefully soon!",5
I have felt tons better taking this drug,5
I had been on effexor for years and it no longer worked for me.  This medication saved my life and my sanity.,5
my overall experience has been wonderful. the only side effect that i have noticed is dry mouth.,5
I had  moderate depression and in three days I experienced lifting of the depression. I take 20 mg and have had not side effects,5
"Been taking this drug for 9 yrs. I'm back to myself. Emotionally stable, positive, happy person. Give it a chance if not try something else your MD recommends, don't give up there is something out there for you!",5
"Give the meds time to work and trust your psychiatrist! It took a few weeks and adjusting the meds (I'm on 30 mg), but I am completely back to normal. I was scared to death to try this med, but now I am perfectly fine.  I can sleep, eat, and be happy again!! DO NOT listen to the comments from patients who have been on citalopram under two weeks. It is medically proven to TAKE TIME. It doesn't work in one to two days!",5
"First day taking citalopram. Really helped to calm my anxiety. Slight spaced out feeling and minor difficulty with focusing. Aside from those, no real side effects. So far so good. Will update soon.",5
"Taking for PMS.. Very happy with the effectivensee, However I have gain about 15- 20lbs... Not from eating! I work out every day.. Not sure if I should go off or not... I don't want to feel moody but I also don't want to be FAT!!!",5
It took about 4 weeks but what a difference i would not have believed it if i did not try it.,5
This medicine has helped me to get my life back. I had severe depression and mood swings before taking this. I was unable to consentrate and remember simple things. There has been a major difference in my thinking since I have started taking Citalopram. I feel like a better person.,5
I have noticed that my overall attitude has changed not to mention my anxiety is managed.  At times I do feel like my brain is working faster than I can but overall I am extremely happy.,5