Citalopram for Anxiety and Stress User Reviews (Page 3)

• bentl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 24, 2014

Celexa (citalopram) "Literally one week of medication and I'm feeling great! I was up at 7:00 am this morning, wide awake. For anyone who knows me, that's amazing. I was ready for my day and made it a productive one. Thank you, Celexa, you have given me my life back."

• Sue
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2024

"Hey all, I thought I would leave a review since reading helped me hugely. So first of all, I started taking 10mg of citalopram for a week, then increased to 20mg. I'm 6 weeks in now, and let me tell you, my life has changed. Before taking them, I was so bad with anxiety and depression. I literally could not walk a 10-minute walk on my own. Some days, I would be so bad that I actually wanted to die. I wasn't suicidal, just not wanting to wake up. I felt horrible each morning; getting up, I would have that sick feeling in my stomach. When I had to go out, I would get so dizzy and start sweating. It got to the point where I didn't leave my house for days. I never slept; I just felt like I was just existing. I hated myself, couldn't even enjoy going to the park with my kids. So finally, I gave in, went to the doctor, and started medication. The first two weeks were absolutely horrendous - anxiety non-stop, nausea, headaches. By the third week, the side effects went away. It was like a switch went off in me. I felt calm, sleeping right through the nights, no attacks. In 4 weeks, I have been going on walks alone. Don't give up."

• KEKA
• February 3, 2013

Celexa (citalopram) "I have always struggled with anxiety about little things... Thinking I'm dying over something, or wake up worried if I was going to be worried today (I know, not normal). I would get obsessed with something happening to me. I would be worried someone might break in the house and kept the kitchen light on all night. My brain just couldn't shake things and it would consume me that I felt like I was going crazy. My poor family! I finally agreed to starting meds and my doc started me on celexa. The first few weeks I had anxiety about if the pill was going to work or if I needed to go to a 'better' brand but after about 2 months I started feeling like a whole new person, its been 5 months now and I don't ever want to get off them."

• gnmandy
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 7, 2018

Celexa (citalopram) "I have been on 20mg of Celexa since 2012. Celexa works great for anxiety & stress. I have NOT lost my temper from being stressed out for 6 years. I like most people think I am feeling better and have tried to wean myself off Celexa 3 times in the past 6 years, but I never make it past 2 weeks before I start having meltdowns. I realized each time I tried to quit taking it afterwards, I could not handle all the kids being kids. So I have decided I will have to be on Celexa for the rest of my life. I have not had a moment where I lost my cool with my children in 6 years. I am not saying I harmed my children previously; I was just horrible with my mouth towards my children. So if you are reading this and you have similar meltdowns from too much coming at you at once, trust me; you need Celexa. I am proof it works!"

• Nat
• June 22, 2021

"I’ve never realized that I’ve been struggling with anxiety all my life. Always thought that this was my personality to be snappy and reactive, and feeling my heart pound out of my chest was a norm. Fast forward few years I had a baby. My anxiety skyrocketed to the point I was not able to sleep. The baby slept through the night yet I couldn’t even though I was exhausted. Dr suggested citalopram. The first 1 week was hard. I experienced every side effect imaginable, however it started to ease up by the second week. I am now 4 weeks in. Although my sleep is still messed up, I have never felt this “OK” with life. I find myself in situations where I usually would be very frazzled feeling so at peace now. It’s like someone put a stop on the “flight or fight” mode. I’m writing this as I have spent weeks reading other ppl reviews, being petrified of taking an antidepressants. So far so good, I feel like some part of my old self is back. Stick it out, it does get better."

• Britt...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2014

Celexa (citalopram) "This medicine is incredible. I had about four months of out of the blue, never had it before in my life terrible panic and anxiety. I was to the point I was throwing up every morning and constantly worrying and thinking about it. I finally went to the Dr. after crying and feeling miserable for days/months. She prescribed me Celexa 10mg to wean on (minimal side effects - nauseous and a little more tired than usual, but I take it at night), then a month later I went to 20mg and I'm happy there. Absolutely no more anxiety or panic, and I don't feel like an emotionless zombie, I feel just like myself. My sex drive is normal, just takes a bit longer to get there."

• Indig...
• October 17, 2013

Celexa (citalopram) "I have suffered from treatment-resistant generalized anxiety disorder for over 15 years and have tried every treatment in the book (except for Celexa). Nothing worked. Before Celexa, I was on Lexapro, which is supposedly the newer, more 'refined' version of Celexa, and felt horrible. About 6 months ago, I decided to switch over to Celexa and have never felt better. I felt a difference right away (within a day or two). I am finally back to my happy, bubbly, chatty self. Other SSRIs that cut my anxiety made me feel 'flat'. Not Celexa. On Celexa, I'm still able to feel my emotions - I can laugh and cry (when appropriate) - without feeling overwhelmed by them. I take it in the morning and have so much energy all day. I highly recommend this medication."

• Feeling...
• January 24, 2020

Celexa (citalopram) "I've been on Celexa for a week at a dose of 10mg, and it has been a huge difference. I feel like a different person. It has helped me with my ADHD symptoms. I used to be so anxious I couldn't do work, I didn't want to leave the house, I was late for everything, and now I can focus better and not obsess about my performance at work. The first night I got so confused and self-conscious, but the next day I woke up earlier with more energy and could function so much better. I am still getting used to it. The way I see it, my brain is relearning how to feel everything. My skin feels weird sometimes, the cold feels different, and my emotions and anxiety (which is still there but manageable) are different. I can still feel things like love, connection, joy, sadness, guilt, and I can. They are just all less intense, making more room for me to feel good most days."

• Eleni
• February 5, 2014

Celexa (citalopram) "Been on Celexa for three months. It took a couple of weeks to adjust to mild side effects such as heartburn and a general feeling that I'm full or not hungry. However, I no longer have those side effects and I feel great now! I have social anxiety, and for the first time in years, I feel happy and more confident in social situations. I feel normal and have nearly no negative thoughts any longer."

• all...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 5, 2014

Celexa (citalopram) "After holding on to the medication for about 3 weeks, I couldn't believe the results after just one day and literally felt the effects hours after I took the medication. I did experience side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, headache, and dizziness, but I found out after taking it the second day that it was only because I hadn't eaten before Celexa. I really see the difference; I'm no longer stressed and depressed. I do feel the difference, and it's a really great medication. I was so iffy about taking depression anxiety medication; however, I'm so glad that I did."

• Penny
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 22, 2016

Celexa (citalopram) "I have been on Celexa since May and was reluctant to start since I had read all sorts of bad reviews on the internet. However, I am so glad I did because it has truly changed my life. I used to stress over everything and I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I feel 100% better. Celexa has allowed me to take control of my emotions, to read situations more clearly and to put things in my life into perspective so that I am not in a constant state of anxiety. I did not experience any side effects. This drug has allowed me to take back the control of my life and has stopped that constant worried voice that was in my head. I highly recommend it to anyone who has the same issues as myself."

• JessT...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2020

Celexa (citalopram) "I've been on this for a week. The first night I took it I felt really, really high but pretty anxious too so I cut the tablet in half for 6 days, and on the 8th, took a full (10 MG). When I cut in half for 5 MG, had no sleep issues, when I take 10mg I do have sleep issues and I do have an anxious chest - not jittery but my stomach and chest feel anxious like I've had too much coffee except the rest of me is still tired. After the first night though, I could already tell in my mood swings and I'm sticking with it. It's not unbearable by any means, but I'll check back in after another week to update you! I would say... if your side effects are so strong, cut it in half and wait another week. Almost every negative review is about the first week or two - make it through that, eat healthy and force yourself to exercise (even if you're tired from not sleeping thoroughly the night before). I believe the long-term effects will be totally worth a week of feeling antsy."

• ms...
• September 19, 2009

Celexa (citalopram) "Celexa has calmed me down a lot. I used to stress about everything. I always feared the worst. Celexa has helped me overcome this feeling. However, at times I seem too laid back and I get very annoyed with people who complain about everyday situations. At first, I thought this drug is not working, but a month later, I don't know how I survived without it. I do have headaches more frequently, and sometimes I get lazy, but sometimes I get this burst of energy too. Also, every so often, I get really somber, but within an hour I calm down and feel awesome. This drug works wonders for me."

• Ray
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 21, 2020

"I have been taking this citalopram medication since last year, summer 2019. Each time I have taken it, it has really helped me calm down for my anxiety. This year, I have been taking it since February as I started feeling anxious and weird again. Like, I feel like I don't know where I am and what room I'm in and overthink any little unwell feeling I get. Particularly with my nose, throat, and chest. It has been so much better these last 6 months; however, these last few days, I feel anxious again, and I do not know why. Does this mean I need to increase my dose or just carry on with the 20mg I have been taking these past few months?"

• littl...
• November 23, 2015

Celexa (citalopram) "I'm only one week in, and seriously feel better. I'm a mom of two and a lawyer--I've suffered a lot of loss and have been shouldering a lot of stresses. I've always been anxious, but just thought that was who I was. My doctor put me on 10 mg of Celexa. I did have some nausea the first few days and headaches, but other than that nothing. I had so much anxiety about taking the medication, I almost didn't. But one evening my daughter told me that all of the things I worry about turn out fine--and she was right. If you need help, sometimes you can't do it yourself. I exercise, meditate, eat well, sleep well, but I couldn't shake the anxiety. This has helped a ton. I laugh, I feel more relaxed, and I'm gratefully enjoying life again."

• Tden
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 24, 2013

Celexa (citalopram) "I had uncontrollable moods of anger, sadness, and happiness. I looked for ways to fix it with drinking heavily and sleeping all day. Celexa cured my moods of feeling the need to drink and calmed my worries about life. Without Celexa, my life was uncontrollable - eating and sleeping and worrying all the time. With this, I was able to wake up early, get into a workout routine, eat healthily, and go back to school without feeling overwhelmed. My friends and family see this positive change in my life. I noticed after 3 months, I had to up my dosage from 10mg to 20mg. I wish the low dosage would last longer, but as for that, Celexa has helped me in every part of my life!"

• LoveC...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 20, 2016

Celexa (citalopram) "I started taking Celexa over a year ago for anxiety and stress. I had some mild side effects the first week, but it has been great since then. I started on 10mg and switched to 20mg after a month and have been at that prescription since. It probably took at least a month before I started noticing a difference. I take it at night and don't have any troubles sleeping or any other side effects. This medicine has completely changed my perspective. I'm much more calm and just happier all around. I used to be very high strung and easily stressed, but not anymore! Highly recommend!"

• Anonymous
• December 30, 2009

Celexa (citalopram) "I had started with Celexa, then changed to citalopram when it became available. (No changes whatsoever, both meds helped me exactly the same. Citalopram was just cheaper.) I had been in a severely bad personal situation, one that included some abuse. I was in a very bad way, and my anxiety level was at times paralyzing. When I started taking Celexa, my anxiety calmed down considerably, and I was able to see my bad situation for what it was, and I was able to actually deal with it. It's now years later, and my life is fine now, though I believe my personal situation damaged me enough to where I'm too stressed if I try to go off the medicine, so I stay on it, and that's fine with me. I believe Celexa quite literally saved my life."

• Tinker...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 23, 2013

"I am a health professional who has suffered from anxiety since 11 years old. I am now 32. I spent most of my life wondering what on earth was up with me as I worried about everything! I couldn't understand why I felt so low. This made me worry more! I could actually spend hours and hours explaining my symptoms, stories, etc. I knew that antidepressants could help my mood and anxiety, but I was petrified of the side effects. 18 months ago, I decided to try Citalopram as I was so ill. I swear this has saved my life! I never thought that I could feel normal again. It's a miracle! I now look back and can't believe how bad my anxiety really was. I must be strong to have put up with it for so long. Anxiety can really ruin your life, act now."

• Anonymous
• April 24, 2011

Celexa (citalopram) "I'm 21 years old and relatively inexperienced with my anxiety and taking medications for it. For the last two years, my anxiety started to have a negative effect on my life. It progressively got worse to the point that I had trouble with everyday activities. I finally went to a doctor and he prescribed Celexa. I'm on 10mg a day and it has been wonderful. Slight side effects at first like occasional dizziness and unusual sleeping patterns but these were very minimal. After two weeks of being on the medication, the side effects TOTALLY subsided. I have been taking Celexa now for 9 months and have a great life. School performance improved, relationship with friends and family are better than ever, and most importantly I'm happier than ever."

• CKay
• March 13, 2014

Celexa (citalopram) "Best anti-anxiety medication for me. At 20mg, it perfectly takes the edge off & allows me to focus with clarity at work & at home. I have been on Celexa for 10 years, tried Wellbutrin once thinking it might help with weight loss, but it made me feel crazy & irritable. I did not like it at all. My daughter has similar issues as I do & Celexa did not work for her, she's going to try Prozac now. I think it's important to realize that everybody is different as is their chemical make up & what might work great for one may not for another."

• Artsc...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 7, 2013

Celexa (citalopram) "I started taking Celexa about a year ago. I had severe depression and anxiety due to multiple losses: job, house, bankruptcy, the loss of my brother to cancer, divorce - you name it. The anxiety I was experiencing was affecting my family relationships, work relationships, and general well-being. I had been on Wellbutrin, which I am still on, but my doc prescribed Celexa. It has made a world of difference. I am happy, relaxed, able to concentrate, and feel a sense of hope for the future. Recently, I ran out of the med, and within a day or two, I was again feeling anxious, overly emotional, sad, and just not right. I got the medication again, and I am back to normal. It saved my life as well. Thank you, Celexa."

• cakes
• February 2, 2015

Celexa (citalopram) "I've only been on Celexa for 5 days. I understand that this will not be an entirely accurate review of the medicine because it takes about 4 weeks to get the full effect, but my experience is worth sharing for those just starting. Reasons for being prescribed: -anxiety associated with emotional stress -depression (seasonal) -inability to sleep due to anxiety -panic attacks (only about 5 in a 2-month period). Days 1-2: 10 mg - felt awful. I felt anxious, foggy-headed, weird. Day 3: I was quiet but full of energy. Some trouble sleeping (woke up in the middle of the night). Day 4: Tired because I didn't sleep well that night. Midday exhaustion. Somewhat antisocial. Still 'myself' though. Day 5: General good mood, positive. Productive."

• Beacon...
• May 23, 2017

Celexa (citalopram) "I never review anything, but this I had to review!! This stuff has basically given me my life back! Before I started taking this, I had severe depression issues, high anxiety and stress, and a touch of PTSD. Since taking this stuff, all of that has faded, especially anxiety and stress. This stuff is a blessing! I take 20 mg in the morning and 20 mg in the evening. It took about two weeks or so to kick in, but once it did, my god, it was incredible!! I still get depressed, but it's nowhere near as bad as it used to be. As far as side effects go, I haven't had any!! They must be very rare. Would recommend this to anyone! I am a riverboat pilot, so if any offshore or towboat pilots are looking into trying this - it IS a coast guard approved med."

• Anxie...
• September 28, 2017

Celexa (citalopram) "Works great for my general anxiety. I felt like I was trapped in my own body. Couldn't breathe regularly, fidgety, brain racing nonstop, chest pain, couldn't sleep, had to run up and down stairs to relax. After 2 months, I started to feel a difference. Takes the edge off is all. Doesn't change my mood, doesn't make me sleepy. Only side effect I have is sometimes an hour or so after taking, stomach is a little upset...minor tradeoff for being anxiety-free. Changed my life. If you are living under a constant cloud of anxiety, please consider this medication. It takes a while to really start working, but for me, it has been a savior."