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ccermak07
Newly Joined
Registered: June 2010
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Thu June 3, 2010
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $1.00| Rating: 6
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relaxed,focused,happier
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loss of appetite,loss of sexual desire,sleepiness
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its a good medicine to take that treats my depression so far so good no major bad conditions. i started on 20mg then switching to 40mg soon. i've been feeling happier and not so depressed since im on it.
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txgirl2010
Junior Member
Registered: April 2010
Posts: 6
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Fri April 30, 2010
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Total Spent: $4.00| Rating: 1
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None for me
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Reacted badly to this med, may have been allergic reaction
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Celexa made me really tired and drugged feeling. I also take Wellbutrin and because of situational depression the Celexa was added. I also take Klonopin occasionally as needed but never at the same time as any other meds.
I am not a fan of this med but my experience may not be typical, not sure.
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txgirl2010
Junior Member
Registered: April 2010
Posts: 6
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Wed April 21, 2010
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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None yet
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Tiredness, feeling "out of it" within 2 hours of taking it. (20mg)
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Not seeing any changes and I have been taking it for almost two weeks. But on the first day I took the Celexa, (within a couple of hours) I was having continous waves of euphoria that lasted for about 30 minutes or so, which was strange but only happened the first day.
I am taking Wellbutrin SR 150mg 2x's a day in addition to the Celexa.
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nebulosity
Newly Joined
Registered: April 2010
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Sat April 17, 2010
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $5.00| Rating: 1
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None
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Extreme anxiety, uncontrollable whole body rocking, spontaneous unexplainable hysterical crying fits
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I was on this medication for four days and it made me crazy. My severe reaction to it scared my doctor, and she told me to just stop taking it completely. Within two days I was completely back to normal. I will likely not be trying Celexa again.
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2morrowisanotherday
Newly Joined
Registered: March 2010
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Wed March 10, 2010
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 2
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nausea, increased depression and anxiety, light headed, insomnia
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I only took citalopram for 2 weeks so I can't really say how it is long term, but personally, it was not good for me. I had worsening depression on 10 mg citalopram, terrible insomnia, anxiety/panic attacks I was also very irrational in my thinking and worrying a lot. I m going back to fluoxetine.
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lulu150
Newly Joined
Registered: February 2010
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Tue February 23, 2010
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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none...
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self harm, lack of emotion, moody(crying mainly)
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ive been on citalopram 20mg for 4-5 weeks... and for the past two days have been crying heavily over things that would have just upset me before the medication... and i became aggressive towards myself... i have done self harm before... 3 different situations over a 3 year period but never have i done it twice within two days. Today (unlike yesterday) im lacking emotions and feelings... im frightened and will be contacting my doctor 2morrow
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hawthoerne
Member
Registered: January 2010
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 217
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Sat February 13, 2010
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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little side effect
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long activation
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Been on this for a year! Helped me have the will to pick myself up and get better
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nastygurl
Newly Joined
Registered: December 2009
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Thu December 31, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 5
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I have been taking celexa for a few months, I haven't noticed any big changes with it at all.
I am still having a hard time focusing...:-((
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TatteredandTorn
Junior Member
Registered: December 2009
Location: North East England, UK
Posts: 8
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Mon December 28, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 5
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Helped me sleep, lessened the intense depression
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Stopped working after a while
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Overall this was a relatively good medication however the state of my health meant it ceased to work after a period of time.
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CrayZee
Newly Joined
Registered: November 2009
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Tue November 3, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 5
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So far so good - just started taking it.
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Makes me feel agitated and afraid... of CATS.
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I have extreme fear of CATS and not just big lion/tiger/lynx/puma type cats...ALL cats. Especially Siamese cats. I hate them with the essence of my being and I'm terrified if I even see one across the street. I have to run back into my house and pull the drapes because I'm afraid the cat will come across the street and try to get in the house. I tell them not to but then they visit me at night when I'm asleep. I can't shake them. So anyway, I'm hoping this new drug helps a lot. I can't tell yet because when I take it I get nervous and start thinking about the cats. I'll report back when I know more.
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snow.white76
Newly Joined
Registered: October 2009
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Sat October 24, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 8
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relieved overwhelming sadness/crying, where many others failed/had awful side-effects
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only achieved this in maximum dose of 60mg daily
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I've suffered with pretty severe depression since my late teens. After many trials with different anti-depressants/anti-anxiety meds (alone and combinations), including Zoloft, Prozac, Buspar, Klonopin, Lexapro, Elavil, Celexa has by far been the best. When it seemed to start losing effectiveness at 60mg daily, adding Wellbutrin SR 300mg daily has been pretty effective. Overall, Celexa has been great!
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twinmommy38
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Registered: September 2009
Posts: 76
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Thu September 24, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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Has calmed the intenseness of the anxiety, depression
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So far, none.
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Granted, I have only been taking Celexa for 6 days but it has already helped me tremendously. It has taken the intense edge off of the paralyzing anxiety and depression I was feeling. At least I am beginning to function again. I had been perscribed Prozac and Zoloft in the past for SAD and they did nothing at all.
It was very discourageing. I hesitated trying something again but the depression was becoming very severe and affecting my life in a prolonged and negitive way. So far this has been a God-send. I actually feel better already.
I do have a history of seizure disorder but have been seizure free 11 years and take phenobarbitol, just in case. An EEG was done first and it continued to show NORMAL.
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Legendofmetal
Newly Joined
Registered: July 2009
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Mon July 20, 2009
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: $4.00| Rating: 1
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None
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DIZZYNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I am a 25 year old male who was perscribed to this for anxiety and seritonin reasons. 20mg.once a day.
The first day I took this, It made me extremely tired to the point I had to sit down allllll day and yawn to no end. (which was tolerable). However, the 2nd day, was a completly different story. I got VERY dizzy and started shaking uncontrollably and just in general was NOT enjoying myself. I had to call emergancy services because the side effects wer just too sever and I wanted it out of my system a.s.a.p. Emergancy services than told me there was nothing I could do except go to the E.R. which I wanted to avoid because of cost. But the symptons wer getting even more severe to the point I could not belive! and I ended up having a panic attack! it was the scariest 5-10 min of my life! It doesnt end there. I took zanax to calm me down which worked but made me tired, and I ended up sleeping 16 hours. and 3 days later (now) I am STILL getting dizzy every now and then. Be carefull with this drug!
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thinker22
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Registered: June 2009
Location: Pac NW
Posts: 2113
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Tue July 7, 2009
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: $5.00| Rating: 2
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None for me
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Made me tired, irritable, and weak
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Made me tired, irritable, and weak, no improvement in depression. Perhaps made colors a little more vivid, though.
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sunnydevon
Newly Joined
Registered: June 2009
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Thu June 25, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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able to leave the house again, can converse without effort again. sometimes even able to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
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absolutely exhausted by 6pm ready for bed.
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I suffered from panic attacks, anxiety, pmt and depression which was helped marginally by fluoxetine over a long period of time but then my world was tipped upside down by a bereavement and a number of other circumstances beyond my control. i became suicidal and couldnt leave the house for 5 months (i couldnt listen to music, read or watch tv or even keep it tidy while i was indoors). i've been on citalopram for just over 2 months and am slowly but surely getting my life back. i have been out every day and can do most of the normal household chores. All of my friends and family that are around me can see the difference and are so pleased with my progress. i felt the effects within a few days, by the end of the first week i was functioning almost normally again. the only downside is that i am tired by 4pm can just about cook dinner serve it and clear up then by 6pm i'm ready for bed. the circumstances are still beyond my control but rather than feeling overwhelmed by the injustice of my situation and wanting to end it, i know and accept there is nothing i can do about it and am focusing on the other things in my life i CAN control and trying not to worry or think about the situation I cant.
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Crabbit
New Member
Registered: June 2009
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1
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Wed June 17, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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PROS:
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Lifted mood, increased motivation, less anxiety
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Insomnia, some digestive issues
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I've only been on Celexa (20mg) for a couple months, but it's been working pretty well for me. The first two weeks on it were hell (felt sick, no appetite, digestive issues, weight loss, etc,...), but after all the initial side-effects subsided it started to do its job. I have problems with insomnia now though (my PCP and I are working on a solution for that; we're trying Ambien first for a few nights). I take it in the morning, and for most of the day I can feel its effects. It's really picked me up off the floor.
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Joekr
Newly Joined
Registered: June 2009
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Sat June 13, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: $20.00| Rating: 9
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Effective with minimal side effects
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None yet
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Prescribed for depression due to emotional crisis. One week of 20mg dose and side effects quit after 5 days and mood was altered. Sexual side effects minimal at this point.
12 years ago, Paxil was perscribed for depression and the side effects were significant and effectiveness suspect.
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dfla
New Member
Registered: May 2009
Posts: 1
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Thu May 28, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 6
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PROS:
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Eases depression
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Sleepy, diarrhea, increased appetite(not an issue for me), numbness, sexual disfunction
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Started at 20mg and now up to taking 40mg of this stuff a day and haven't had any major complaints other than tiredness and the decreased libido. I actually stopped dreaming on this stuff, opposite the experience of others it seems. My dreaming did return though it seems regressed, pulling out fragments of stuff from way past.
It does seem to lift my depression somewhat, mostly by making me feel numb. Doesn't really do anything for my anxiety as far as i've noticed which is why the psychiatrist keeps cranking the dosage up.
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kerplunk226
Newly Joined
Registered: April 2009
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Tue April 14, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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depression went away and i still had my personality
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discontinuation syndrome
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this is the first antidepressant that helped me and didn't make me feel like a zombie. i decided to stop taking it after about 10 months because i was feeling better and wanted to try to cope without meds. for a couple of weeks i was miserable while i was stopping celexa. i had restless leg syndrome (which was something i've never experienced), anxiety, and crying spells. those symptoms scared me so i'm trying lexapro now instead (6 months later). this drug was good for depression. don't impulsively stop taking it if you're feeling better (my mistake)!
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oregongirl
Newly Joined
Registered: March 2009
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Wed March 4, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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I am now able to cope with extreme stress without over reacting and it has evened out my moods so I rarely feel depressed, I get along better with the relationships in my life. I am able to practice positive techniques vs, getting swept up with intense em
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Initial adjustment was rough first 3 days wasn't able to function well, headache, my teeth hurt, I had to sleep all day and night, and then it gradually improved within a week was feeling much better .
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If I miss a couple of days I can tell my responses begin to become more emotional, I feel less in control of myself without this medication. It does not "FIX" everything that takes a sincere effort to be positive and be the best you can. With 20 mgs. a day for over a year now so sexual side effects, a couple months of some leg twitching at night, exercise helped that. No weight gain or loss. No fogginess, if I miss a dose no problem. PMS better. I'm happy to have it. No insurance so it is affordable! Some chain stores have it for 4$ per 30 day supply! I do need more sleep, 8-9 hrs. a night.
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parker1
Newly Joined
Registered: February 2009
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Wed February 18, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7
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PROS:
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decreased anxiety
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weight gain, fatigue, keep having to up the dose, occasional stomach issues
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I have been on Celexa for about 6 months now. I started taking it for anxiety/panic attacks. I started on 10mgs. I am now on 30mgs. It seems to work for awhile and then I start feeling anxious again and have to up the dosage. I have gained about 10 lbs. since taking it. There are days I feel really tired and could sleep all day if given the chance.I can tell I am unmotivated to do most things. Side effects were bad at the beginning of taking it, but it's leveled out some. I am also in CBT for the anxiety and want to withdrawal from this and not go up on the dosage anymore. Overall, I am continuing the medicine because I don't want to feel the anxiety/panic I once felt.
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cgniech
Newly Joined
Registered: November 2008
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Tue February 10, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7
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PROS:
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increased mood
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sexual side effects, drowsiness, zombie-like and no motivation
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Celexa was helpful at very low doses. staring off at too high of a dosage caused my side effects. The one big side effect I had was a complete loss of libido. Celexa mellowed me out but almost to the point of being a zombie. Things weren't as funny or sad and i basically lost interest in most things. I was tired a lot even when i received plenty of sleep. Sometimes it felt like i was walking around high, which isn't necessarily a good thing.
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Ubiquitous Maninlev
Junior Member
Registered: November 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 15
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Wed January 28, 2009
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 2
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PROS:
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I'm really not sure there were any
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Increased suicidality
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Coming off Citalopram after being on the maximum dose gave me the first good days I'd had in months. I am convinced Citalopram made depression worse, and immediately heightened suicidality.
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aymie
New Member
Registered: January 2009
Location: Georgia
Posts: 4
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Tue January 27, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 5
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Decreased depression
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Loss of ANY motivation, Loss of care for anything.
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I was on this medication for 4 months for my anxiety and depression before I stopped. Although my depression did start to deminish, my motivation for ANYthing did, too. I lost any care for anything. I became this lazy mess. I'd rather be a more worrisome person who gets my stuff done.
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Russi
Newly Joined
Registered: January 2009
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Mon January 26, 2009
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7
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has calmed my anxiety
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suffering insomnia and drowsiness
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So far so good.
I was previously on this medication about 6 years ago, can't remember suffering any major side effects, but remember being generally happy with the results. I started taking Celexa again about 7 days ago to combat my OCD and anxiety.
The first few days my hands were shaking slightly, but that has passed. The only other side effect I have noticed is difficulty sleeping which results in tiredness or drowsiness. I take the pill before bedtime, but have been waking hours earlier every morning and am then unable to fall back asleep. I also have no libido, but I think that can be blamed on my lack of energy.
On the up side, I really feel like some of my anxiety has been relieved. I have felt a lot more optimistic have definitely noticed a change in my attitude...So far so good!
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Opheliac
Newly Joined
Registered: October 2008
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Sun January 18, 2009
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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none
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flu-like symptoms, worsened already severe insomnia, digestive problems, dizziness, descreased appetite, weight loss
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I was prescribed this for depression after Prozac didn't work and gave me unbearable digestive problems. This stuff was far worse; starting about three days after my first dose I felt like I had the flu; I was constantly throwing up and suffered from vague aches and pains. It made me so dizzy when I stood up that I felt like I would pass out, and worsened my already severe insomnia. I also completely lost my appetite; food didn't seem appealing at all and when I forced myself to eat, it didn't taste right. I lost ten pounds on this medication and it took a lot of work to gain it back. I weaned myself off it after two weeks; I couldn't deal with it anymore.
I cannot comment on how well this medication works for depression, as I didn't really give it a chance to work, but I wouldn't recommend it because of its side effects.
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annabelle08
Junior Member
Registered: August 2008
Location: Brighton, MA
Posts: 7
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Fri August 29, 2008
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Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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lifts the fog so you can start feeling like a real person again
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physical withdrawal symptoms are intense (dizziness, nausea, general grossness, etc.) and start happening even if I only miss a couple days
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on 40 mg dose for about a year now, and no complaints (except for withdrawal symptoms). it's worked really well for me. the generic is pretty reasonably priced.
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Decade3
New Member
Registered: June 2008
Location: Upper Midwest, USA
Posts: 1
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Sun July 13, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 6
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Fewer side effects than many
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Extremely hard to withdraw from
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This seemed to keep my depression suppressed a bit. After taking it for several years, however, I did develop tremors and spastic movements and was forced to switch to Lexapro. Withdrawing from Celexa (or even missing a dose), especially if you're at a high dose, can be very difficult, even with gentle tapering. I switched over to Lexapro and avoided the "brain shivers" of citalopram withdrawal. Celexa's pretty expensive, too, but I think the generic is cheaper.
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LLMF
New Member
Registered: July 2008
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 4
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Wed July 9, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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Reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms
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increased sweating and insomnia
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I have been on this for about 4 months. After my zoloft experience I was hesitant to try another SSRI. Fortunently this medication actually did what it was supposed to! Really no complaints except it reduces my inhibitions some, but I think thats a good thing
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eforest
New Member
Registered: June 2008
Posts: 2
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Tue June 10, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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Helped with depression
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Not much
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This drug saved my life- it was the first anti depressant I took.
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psychydoc
New Member
Registered: June 2008
Posts: 2
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Wed June 4, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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Helps with depression, Better than lexapro
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Did not help enough with anxiety
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I have been on Celexa for a year (citalopram)
Helped somewhat with depression but after a year of being on it with little improvement (then switching to 40 mg and still no improvement) my doctor at mental health clinic diagnosed me with major depressive disorder and put me on Abilify and 20mg of celexa also.
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sharz
Newly Joined
Registered: May 2008
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Mon May 12, 2008
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Recommended? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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none
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high Level of aniexty, severe Mania, Paranoid, sickness, dizzyness, depression, Self harm and suicide thoughts, Also flashbacks from Past,
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I was prescirbed citalopram by my GP. i started it the next day hoping it would cure my problem of Panic disorder and aniexty, Unfortuantly, i was One of the people the drug didnt like, within 48 hrs of starting the treatment, i started feeling highly Anxious, depressed, and dizzy, after 3 days i started having distressing thoughts of self harm and suicide, by day four, i as sick with aniexty could Not eat, Pacing up and down not being able to rest, By day five i was fearing of going Mad, Mre sickness, My experience on this drug was a hellish One by day 7 i stopped the drugs, and the effects died slightly, Although this medication has Now made my condistion worse, i have read many god reviews on this drug, so if u are about to take it, go with the more good reviews, but if u have any of my side effects early on, go to your DR ASAP and change, as it will get worse, xxx
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jp__
Newly Joined
Registered: May 2008
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Fri May 2, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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Helps with depression
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Good depression pill I take this med. with Trazodone. Take Celexa in AM and Trazodone in PM. The combo of the 2 works well for me.
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Angi
Newly Joined
Registered: February 2008
Location: Indiana
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Fri April 25, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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No more suicidal depression
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I was put on celexa as an extra antidepressant and it totally took away all of my suicidal thoughts, feelings, etc. I still get depressed but I can handle it. It is sort of a numb depression. This drug saved my life along with Lamictal.
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Hombo
New Member
Registered: March 2008
Location: Alberta
Posts: 1
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Mon March 10, 2008
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Recommended? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7
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PROS:
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Aids in elevating extreme depression, slowed social anxiety.
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Intense side effects, increased suicidal urges, and general agitation initially.
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Side effects nasty first few weeks.
Extreme headaches, lightheaded, low blood pressure, suicidal thoughts, sadness, nausea, aches, etc.
Immediate help with social anxiety.
Weeks of counselling and treatment alleviated mood.
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gr8k4an
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Registered: January 2008
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Tue February 26, 2008
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Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 0
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Not sure yet
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haven't noticed any
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I have been on this drug for about 3 weeks and I haven't noticed a real difference. I'm a little less depressed but I still feel anxiety. I'm hoping that another week or two will show more promise. If not, then it's back to the ol' pill dispenser.
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Anonymous
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Tue January 29, 2008
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Total Spent: $6.50| Rating: 1
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none, My body did not tolorate this SSRI
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feelings of electrical shock allover body, severe nausea, anxiety became 10 times worse, muscle twitching, sweating
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This product may work for others, but my body told me right away after 4 days of taking it that it wasn't going to let me try it any longer. The side effects were unbearable, and the feeling of electrical shock went from head to toe. I felt like my anxiety went 10 times worse. Everyone is different as I cannot tolorate Celexa at all but I tolorate Zoloft side effect free. Major difference even though both are a form of SSRI.
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mazer
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Registered: January 2008
Location: in my own crazy world
Posts: 20
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Wed January 2, 2008
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Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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none
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did not work at all
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I took this for a year,could have just taken a sweet instead,it did nothing for me
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Piecesofme
New Member
Registered: December 2007
Posts: 4
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Mon December 31, 2007
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Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3
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Side Effects, Allergic Reaction
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This medication was good for me for a certain amount of time.
I started it about three-four weeks ago, but then I discovered I was having an allergic reaction. I also found it bad for side effects, but they did go away after 2 weeks or a little over that.
But it DID help.
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BelleSomnium
Newly Joined
Registered: December 2007
Location: South Carolina
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Sun December 23, 2007
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Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 1
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I only took Celexa for 2 weeks so I can't really say how it is long term, but it was not good for me. I had worsening depression on Celexa and very irrational thinking and worrying.
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hailleybaby123
Junior Member
Registered: September 2007
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 7
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Fri September 28, 2007
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Total Spent: $0.13| Rating: 6
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helps with depression
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for overall depression it is a good medication. but it doesnt work on everything.
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xp1155
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Registered: August 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 150
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Sun August 26, 2007
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Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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none for me
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made me suicidal, couldn't be alone, altered my personality
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This was the first anti-depressant I took and it was not a good choice for me. It made me suicidal, made me panic if I was by myself, and altered my personality somewhat. I have known people that this drug has helped, but it was not for me. If you feel any of the side effects I felt, please call your doctor ASAP and DO NOT let them give you a higher dose. A higher dose made things worse for me. It wasn't until I took this drug that I started having anxiety attacks. I'm not saying this drug altered my brain chemicals that much, but it's possible.
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goofygirl
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Registered: May 2005
Location: Iowa
Posts: 183
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Sun August 5, 2007
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Total Spent: $4.00| Rating: 10
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It has helped with my depression
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It's on the list that you can get at several large retail chains (at least in Iowa), so it's cheap, even without insurance!
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Mother_Goose
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Registered: August 2007
Posts: 5
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Fri August 3, 2007
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Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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After increasing the dosage from 20 mg to 40 mg, I initially experienced a HUGE improvement in my depression. Unfortunately, it is not working as well for me now. But at least I got about 9 good months out of it. Also, the generic (citalopram) is avail
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No cons. While it worked, it really worked!
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Celexa has worked wonders for me. And even though it is not working as well for me now as it did, I am still no where near as depressed as I was before I started to take it. Unfortunately, I am stressed to the max at work, and that may be the real reason it doesn't seem to be working as well. I bet if I quit my job, I will feel much better!
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buzzie
Newly Joined
Registered: March 2006
Location: Southern CA
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Thu August 2, 2007
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Total Spent: $15.00| Rating: 7
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Helped with depression
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weight gain
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Worked for my depression big time, but it made me gain so much weight which then the weight gain made me feel depressed. I was on it for 7 years weaned myself off along with my ativan. Was feeling great for a few months then had major melt down and went back on it. Currently off Celexa and back on prozac. Lost 34 lbs. and still losing. So now I am feeling more self confidence!!
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Nellie
Junior Member
Registered: June 2007
Posts: 9
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Wed June 27, 2007
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Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3
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WAY more energy
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triggered acute mania, insomnia, irritability, sexual problems.
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I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and GAD over a year ago, and I started taking this medicine to help with my depressive episodes and anxiety.
The problem is that Celexa caused me to have an ACUTE manic episode. The initial waiting period for me didn't exist -- I felt its effects in less than a week.
The side effects it caused were numerous. The ones I remember the most were insomnia, irritability, and sexual problems (both significantly decreased libido and inability to orgasm).
This drug may work well for those with Major Depressive Disorder or anxiety problems, but if you have bipolar disorder, you should be cautious.
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darlap
Newly Joined
Registered: June 2007
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Tue June 5, 2007
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Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 5
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brought me back from severe depression, presently taking 20 mg for 6 months now.
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will probably be on these forever
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I fight with depression every day. Don't know what the hell is wrong with me. Mood swings are better now i'm using. Just wish i could vanish some days.tried to up the dose but cause me headaches.at least i'm functioning somewhat in this crazy world i'm in.
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jimmyjetta
Newly Joined
Registered: May 2007
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Sun May 13, 2007
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Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 6
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it works
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sexual side effects
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Antidepressant properties are solid. It works well.
I generally only get one side effect from antidepressants: no matter which one it is, if it demonstrates even the smallest possibility of causing sexual side effects then I'm going to be the person who has problems with it.
Catch 22.
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mrstumnus
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Registered: April 2007
Posts: 20
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Thu April 26, 2007
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Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 2
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May reduce emotional symptoms such as crying. Decreases appetite.
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De-personalisation, insomnia, switches off sex-drive, nausea, sweating,lack of concentration, no motivation.
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I took this a few years ago, I (mistakenly) decided to try again, partly to aid weight loss. Then I realised why I stopped first time ! Please note this is just my personal reaction, it may suit others !
I felt nauseous and had heartburn, terrible hot flushing and sweating. I felt anxious, couldn't sleep, nightmares when I did. I lost interest in sex within 24 hours, anorgasmia, lack of feeling and emotion, extreme anger and aggression. Unable to and not wanting to do anything constructive, couldn't read a book. Mood swings, mainly negative with brief highs. The only use I can see for this medication is for example in a circumstance such as bereavement where it may be helpful to be switched off and on auto-pilot !
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caramelcreme
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Registered: March 2007
Posts: 27
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Sat March 10, 2007
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Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 6
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stopped suicidal ideation. no PMS, less reactive
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nightmares, drowsiness
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I stopped crying all day and it took the edge off things but it wasn't a "cure". It didn't improve my confidence and I didn't feel happy.
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