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citalopram for Depression: I was so stressed out, everytime I mentioned work or my boss, I would start crying. My doctor took a long time visiting with me and prescribed Citalopram. In less than a week I was able to see the bright side at work, and now I can tell when I accidentally skip a dose. I am much more relaxed and pleasant and see others' actions in a more positive light.
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citalopram for Depression: I have been on citalopram 10mg for two months for depression and anxiety. I have found it to be absolutely great- it feels like my personality has returned. I had mild bowel problems for the first five days, but they have gone and have had no other side effects. It has changed my life for the better.
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citalopram for Postpartum Depression: My doctor put me on this medication when I could no longer afford the other one that I was taking. I was very apprehensive about switching since my other one worked well for me. Since taking this, my husband feels like he has the wife back that he originally married and I have been feeling wonderful. I had my first baby in May and was finding normal day to day living difficult. Like I said, I couldn't afford my old medication and this was definitely an affordable choice. The only side effect that I have noticed is the diarrhea.
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Celexa (citalopram) for Anxiety and Stress: I've been taking Celexa 20mg for almost six months, and it has helped me with my social anxiety. It's a lot easier to use the strategies that my psychologist talks about. However, a warning must be given. Celexa has not been a 'magic bullet'. I still have to do a lot of work to not be anxious. However, it has helped me so much that I can't think about quitting any time soon.
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citalopram for Anxiety and Stress: I have been taking citalopram for a year. I take 20 mg tablet once a day. I also have Crohns Disease. It was my family that urged me to do something about my mood swings. They and I have noticed a tremendous diffence in me. I love the way this medicine makes me feel like me again.
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Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: I started taking Celexa about three years ago for depressive symptoms. I noticed a huge improvement in my mood and social interactions. When I felt things in my life had settled down, I decided to go off the medication. I noticed a big difference being off the medication and have since started back on it.
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Celexa (citalopram) for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: After 3 months of severe anxiety and depression, which got worse before my periods, I wound up having a panic attack and went to the ER. I thought my life was ending, my world was up-side-down. I had no drive to do anything and worried all of the time. My doctor figured out that I had PMDD and prescribed me Celexa along with YAZ. I haven't felt this good ever. The first month on Celexa I was very tired, but other then that I have felt great.
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Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: I have been taking Celexa 10 mg for over ten years. The great thing about Celexa is that I have not experienced any side effects. The thing about Celexa is that you don't notice a radical difference you are taking it, but you notice the difference when you stop.
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citalopram for Depression: Began at 20mg and worked my way up to 60mg over the course of a few months. Was most effective at the higher dose. Originally I thought it was not working, but eventually it helped.
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I was taking citalopram at 20mg and it wasn't strong enough. My doctor bumped me up to 40mg a day and it worked great. I felt good and had few if any emotional outbursts. The only side effect I disliked was that I gained weight.
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Celexa (citalopram) for Panic Disorder: I just started taking Celexa instead of Paxil and so far it's been helping me with my panic problem. I've only been taking it for about a week now. I stopped using Ativan abruptly and my panic attacks came right back even worse. Celexa isn't a bad drug so far.
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Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: I started taking Celexa almost 3 weeks ago. For the first week I took half a pill (10 mg). Then I went almost two weeks on 20 mg. I felt it working at first, but then my mood swings were coming back and so was the depression. I just had it upped yesterday to 40 mg, along with Ativan 1 mg for panic/anxiety and Trazodone 50 mg for sleep. It was working well for awhile, so I'm assuming I just needed it to be increased. I LOVE the fact it doesn't make you eat more or feel "weird" like most depression medications. I am very happy with this medicine and can't wait to have my life back.
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Celexa (citalopram) for Panic Disorder: I suffered my first panic attack in 1992. I took imipramine for years which got rid of the attacks but gave some side effect and gained weight with Paxil. Doctors then put me on Celexa. It has been wonderful. The only way I can tell I'm on the drug is the panic attacks disappeared. I would recommend it highly.
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citalopram for Depression: My mood and depression is much better. Only side effects I'm experiencing is stomach trouble listed. But it's worth it to feel better about life!
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Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: I tried citalopram a couple years ago, it helped. Began at 20mg per day, which helped a bit. Eventually went to 40mg citalopram and 400mg Wellbutrin. It was so good to feel human again.
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Celexa (citalopram) for Panic Disorder: I had never had a panic attack until a year or so ago. It had taken me by complete surprise. I thought I was going to die. By the time my wife got me to the ER I had already been hyperventilating (I was not aware of this at the time)I calmed down after a half hour with deep steady breathing.
My Doctor saw me shortly thereafter and started me on 1/2 of a 20 mg tablet. A few weeks later the full 20 mg. Then back to the 1/2 dosage after quarterly office visits.
The most problematic side effect for me is very loose bowel movements. Every other aspect of my life is much improved.
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I started using Celexa about 3 months ago. I began at 10mg for 2 weeks then 20 mg. I saw no benefits at all so my doctor bumped it up to 40 mg. I did begin to feel a bit better, but nothing dramatic. I am now at 60 mg; 40mg in the morning and 20mg in the afternoon, and it works great.
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Celexa (citalopram) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: I have been taking Celexa for only three weeks but I've already noticed a difference in my mood. I feel a bit more relaxed and the panic attacks are null if any. I started with 10mg for 4 days then up to 20mg which proved to be way too much for me so I backed down to 10mg and have felt great since. Side effects: some slight yawning here and there but not a big deal. I recommend this medicine for those with mild anxiety/depression.
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Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: I have taken Celexa (started at 40 mg now at 20 mg) since I was 18 and have learned that it has been very beneficial in helping me maintain a positive mood. Along with a healthy diet and exercise I know that Celexa will probably be a part of my life forever. The only side effects I experience are frequent yawning and occasional sleepiness. Sleepiness is less of an issue if I take the medication at the same time of day consistently (late afternoon.)
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Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: This drug helped me feel much better, calm and peaceful. After taking the drug for 4-5 years, the only drawback I noted was a slightly diminished sex drive. After life improvements, I felt I was ready to quit, so I asked my doctor about quitting. He said I could simply quit. Mistake! At first I did not know what was going on and did not know it was related to the withdrawal. Then, I researched it on the net, and found that to be the problem.
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Celexa (citalopram) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: I have taken celexa for 6 months. I experience none of the side effects I found in other drugs. I do not feel drugged or my mental function diminished. I only feel confident I can handle crises. I have recommended celexa to a couple of my friends with PTSD who found it as helpful.
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Celexa (citalopram) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: It has really helped with panic attacks that are spawned by flashbacks. It took about a two weeks for me to notice it was working. It has lowered my sex drive slightly,other than that there have not really been any other side effects.
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Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: I began taking Celexa 10 mg tablet 3 years ago - one every evening. I find that it helps a lot with low moods and mood swings especially around the time of my period. I've always had mood swings but didn't quite understand why I felt so bad on some days and felt pretty good other days. This pill helps to regulate my moods so that I'm feeling good most of the time!
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Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: I responded after one week. The side effects (lethargy, some bowel problems) are the only reason i didnt rate this medicine a 10. After 44 years of excessive anxiety and depression I finally feel like I can be "myself" instead enslaved to unreasonable thoughts and frustrations. Ironically, I avoided these types of meds for years, instead "self medicating" with alcohol and cynicism. Had I switched to this years ago maybe I would still be married to a wonderful woman. Sad, but true.
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citalopram for Depression: I have been taking the med for about 3 months, it worked fantastic for the depression, the only down side was some urinary discomfort and a lower than normal sex drive, which was isolated after stopping the med for 3 days. Other than that the med was very effective. Much more so than most of the others I have tried.
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citalopram for Depression: I suffer from quite bad depression, anxiety, and panic attacks - most of which are emotional, some of which are physical. I first tried 20mg Prozac, but this was far too harsh and made me feel manic. I then tried 10mg citalopram, and the result was a gentle and natural rise in mood, and no side effects. I was very happy with it. However my body soon adjusted to it, and the effect was less. I increased to 20mg, then 30mg. It helps with anxiety and low mood, but I use it in conjunction with CBT.
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Celexa (citalopram) for Depression: I was fortunate to have found an effective method of treatment for my depression after trying only a few different medications. I began with Lexapro, which gave me drymouth, provided little relief and resulted in an uncomfortable feeling if a dosage was missed. Cymbalta gave me a constant headache. I started on 20mg of Celexa and after a few weeks I felt more like myself. I have been taking 40mg for three years and have had great results with few side effects. Mild decreased in sex drive.
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