Citalopram for Anxiety and Stress User Reviews (Page 5)

• BillB...
• July 20, 2017

Celexa (citalopram) "Completely changed my life. I was having severe anxiety accompanied with frequent panic attacks and was feeling hopeless about improvement. First two weeks on Celexa were terrible, but I can't necessarily attribute all symptoms as side effects because my anxiety was so bad it could have been that. I was waking up with night terrors, had extreme fatigue, dizziness, and dissociation. But then at some point I forgot about my anxiety and was living a normal life again. I started at 10 mg and went to 20 mg before coming back down to 10 mg due to improvement. After about 6 months I weaned off the drug completely and have only mild anxiety relapses currently."

• Anon
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 15, 2013

Celexa (citalopram) "I have been taking Celexa for 13 years for anxiety/irritability, which it works great for. Sexual side effects are terribly disappointing - lack of desire and difficult to climax. Anytime I try to go off, the anxiety and irritability are present within the 2nd day. Really wish I could find something that worked as well without the side effects. No other medicine has even touched anxiety/irritability the way Celexa has."

• TLD
• February 3, 2012

Celexa (citalopram) "I have been taking Celexa for about a month and a half for anxiety. I didn't go to the doctor on the given day to get anything but an antibiotic for being sick. I walked out of the doctor's office that day with Celexa as well. I was VERY fearful of taking a type of drug like this, but I was also tired of being very anxious - always have been. I was easy to irritate. I couldn't handle stress well and couldn't seem to focus on the task at hand when I was stressed. Celexa has taken away these feelings. I feel 'normal' now, so to speak, and can handle everything better. I can also orgasm with no problems (I am married) ;-) and I have NOT gained any weight! I can cry also and have normal emotional responses. Celexa has been great!"

• 32y f...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2015

Celexa (citalopram) "I am on week three of 10mg Celexa. I felt a difference in my mood immediately. My husband too finds I am much calmer. I was a mixed bag of anxiety, irritability, anger, sadness, stress, mind racing, and exhaustion. I used to snap at every little thing. The mood shifting was not only hard on me but my family as well. I couldn't live like that anymore. Although I was prescribed Celexa, I did not rush out to buy it. I guess because I was ashamed about having to medicate myself. It took me two months to admit it to myself. I now regret not starting it earlier! It has changed me for the better. I am still the same person with the same life problems, but I can better handle my problems now. I can think clearly. The negativity is gone."

• Wicho
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2018

Celexa (citalopram) "I was afraid about taking celexa and because my Christian believe. I pray for a long time and being fighting anxiety for 4 years. Feel relief when I read the Bible and pray. But my doctor advise me to get on celexa. Now 5 weeks I feel a lot better feel in control. And side effects minimum. All gone feel like I’m alive once again. Sometimes your mind makes you think the medicine is not working but you have to help yourself feel better. "

• Stres...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2013

Celexa (citalopram) "I started taking Celexa about 2 months ago. I told the doctor that I was always overwhelmed and having anxiety attacks while driving and waking up in the middle of the night sweating. I immediately felt the effects within the first few days, but the dry mouth and yawning was unbearable. I switched to taking it before bedtime since it knocks me out anyway. About 2 weeks in I noticed myself acting a little goofy and happy again. I've noticed a dramatic difference in myself since I had my second child and my husband was working 60-70 hours a week, but now with the Celexa I feel much more normal like when I was younger. My doctor told me it would take about 3 months to fully kick in, but so far so good."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2013

Celexa (citalopram) "I have been on this medication for a week and have never felt better. I have noticed no anxiety, and my mind does not race all the time. My spouse has even said that he has noticed a difference with my attitude. I feel like my old self. I have been smiling more and feel relaxed. I take 20 mg per day. The only downfall that I have found with this medication is that it upsets my stomach, so what I have been doing is taking it with my dinner meal, and that has seemed to help."

• blond...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2013

Celexa (citalopram) "I just started the medication 10mg for 14 days, then 20mg for 1 month. The doctor wants to see me. I have been diagnosed with anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, depression, and depersonalization. I have been on Celexa for five days, and although the doctor told me it would take 3-4 weeks for full effect, I smiled today. I don't feel heavy with thoughts. I feel like I will come back to me. I didn't mind wander or get too into my head today. That's a great feeling. I think I'm going to be okay!"

• Crissy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 2, 2013

Celexa (citalopram) "I began taking Celexa during detox for addiction to prescription medication. I honestly thought I would never smile or laugh again, but after about 4 weeks, the fog I was living in lifted and I felt better than ever! This was the second time I went through detox, and after the first time, I used Celexa - and once I began feeling good. Unfortunately, I stopped and relapsed. Stopping Celexa without tapering was the equivalent of hitting a wall of great sadness. I have been clean and sober for over 90 days, and I believe Celexa plays a huge role in my decision-making process."

• Sarit...
• April 22, 2015

Celexa (citalopram) "I have been on citalopram for a couple of months now and I absolutely love it. The only side effect I had was dizziness the next day after the first dose, but it went away. As of right now, no side effects at all, and I have noticed that I am more independent and more confident than I have ever been. Before this medication, I took Paxil, which was horrible. The side effects were the worst and the withdrawal (which I have read about) is bad as well, but I got over it. Before Celexa, I would be afraid to talk on the phone and do basic things like calling insurance companies, cable companies, etc. But now I have the confidence to call anyone and the change has been night and day. Highly recommend this medication!"

• Charles
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2019

"Had anxiety all my life didn’t think this medication would work to be honest and got to four weeks and was going to give up but then I woke up and I felt calm went to work felt calm started thinking about my future and how glad I was that I was alive. I had anxiety in shops, meetings etc and this has practically took about %80 -90 percent of that away. If you struggle with anxiety like me and I was very bad then try this medication I feel like the person I always wanted to be. Been told after 6-8months it may wear off a bit but dose can be upped from 20mg to 40mg. Why didn’t I ask for help years ago is my biggest regret. First few weeks you won’t feel great but your body gets use to it and it kicks in. Also don’t let your anxiety stop you from taking it lol coz it stopped me for a while but thank goodness I took it. Good luck"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2016

Celexa (citalopram) "Started 10 mg Citalopram 8 days ago, and although they said it would take 2 weeks to really work, I started to feel better on the first day! Minor nausea the first couple of times I took it, but it went away quickly. This stuff has changed my life, helped me quit smoking. It's so strange being able to walk around and interact in public without anxiety. Improved my sleep overall; however, you will probably want to make sure you are active during the day because it takes a little more time to fall asleep. Wonderful Medication, wish I had started it much sooner."

• Munga
• May 7, 2015

Celexa (citalopram) "I went to the doctor because I was too terrified to do any meaningful living, including walking out of my door. I had experienced panic attacks and was under great social stress. The doctor started me out on 20 mg/day, and the first ten days were horrible in that I could 'feel' something at work, and because I was afraid of everything, even afraid of this medical rescue -- and that was hard for me. My husband did not approve; he felt I should overcome my problems on my own. I persisted, and within a month, I felt a blessed relief. I was still having middle-of-the-night anxiety rushes, but when we increased the dose to 30 mg/day, they were gone, too. Nearly a year later, I am grateful every day I have this medication."

• Val
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 15, 2020

"I have MDD and GAD, as well as ADD and PTSD. I was on put on 20mg for a while, and it was the first SSRI that felt like it actually improved my mood. Fast forward a year and I’m still getting weepy over minor slights- usually in public, still having intrusive suicidal thoughts, and brain still feels on about 35% go. I upped from 20-40mgs at the suggestion of my doc and was the shift was almost immediate. -*Everything* has changed for the better. I don’t get stressed out- I can still feel my emotions but they don’t knock me down- I can cope- I was thinking “this is what normal must feel like”, in addition, no suicidal thoughts and my memory seems to be improving, but I have been taking a medical grade fish oil- so that might be helping too. I wish I had done this for myself two years ago, but I was stubborn and didn’t want any more meds than I had to take- but the quality of my life has just gone up so much in a such a short period of time."

• livel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2014

Celexa (citalopram) "I have been on this medicine for only 3 weeks and my love addiction, my sex addiction have all but practically disappeared. I don't feel as depressed. I feel even grounded and no longer have the feeling that I am separated from myself. My obsessive thoughts have all but disappeared. I was constantly thinking about my ex who broke up with me 9 months ago. I feel finally that I got my life back. I prefer low libido than constantly thinking that every attractive girl I connect with might be my future girlfriend. Celexa works for me. I have been on and off them for years now but now I am sticking to the program. Be patient people and stick to the program."

• Anxiety
• January 14, 2020

Celexa (citalopram) "Been dealing with uncontrollable anxiety & nervous breakdowns,,, now 23 & I guess life is hitting me head on & just not comfortable as I want to be. Anxiety been uncontrollable. Friend recommended celexa, so I saw my Doctor and I’m trying it. On Day 2. But & reading reviews & a lot of 1 stars where people seem to have bad experiences. Wondering if I should stick with it or not...."

• Sharo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2019

"I was prescribed 20mg of Citalopram by my doctor for anxiety caused by intrusive thoughts. In all honesty, the first time I took it I felt absolutely worse and I felt like I didn’t have any hope at feeling alive again because I had being so consumed in my anxiety that I couldn’t see any light any more. I started on 20mg then went down to 10mg because of rapid heart rates, shivers and poor sleep. By the 4th day, I noticed a change in my mood and my crying spells reduced and I no longer cry anymore. My body got used to the drug. If you’re taking Citalopram please have some patience.. you will be okay!! This drug has given me so much hope and I’m grateful!"

• Anonymous
• October 15, 2008

Celexa (citalopram) "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."

• Hiano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 27, 2019

Celexa (citalopram) "I was severely bad, had councelling, psychology, I had severe panic attacks and severe paranoia after 2 weeks of taking these I noticed good changes and now 2 months into them I feel pretty much cured"

• Gal
• August 18, 2019

Celexa (citalopram) "I have been taking Celexa for 18 days for anxiety and stress. I had been battling along with out any medicine for so long before I threw in the towel after 7 months of social anxiety first that progressed to panic attacks, agoraphobia to depression. Whenever I interacted with people my face/neck/chest would become broken out in stress hives. I tried reading self help books on CBT and meditation first. Still was a wreck, so my doctor gave me a prescription for Celexa (20 mg), and I have to say it has almost turned my life back around and am feeling myself again. I took 10mg first four days then increased to 20mg on day 5. The first day of Celexa was kind of rough: I had a pounding headache, my body felt sore, diarrhea, irony taste in my mouth, and mild sweating. Day 2 side effects are still there but less intense. After about a week I felt a decrease in anxiety and was much more controllable."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 10, 2021

"Amazing...... I have been on citalopram 20mg for about 6 months. I was very skeptical to be honest. I don't like to take drugs of any sort. I get what some people call medicine head. But I tried it. I started at 10 mg for 2 weeks then went to 20 mg. The side effects were rough at first as my body got used to it. Just hang in there the burning feeling (like hot flashes) and tiredness will get better. For a few month before I sought treatment I was not able to leave the house and had bad panic attack for no reason . Believe me it gets better and soon you'll get your life back. I did and owe it to citalopram !!!!!!!"

• frogger
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 3, 2013

Celexa (citalopram) "I started having anxiety and the fear from that (worrying if I was having a heart attack) led to straight-up panic attacks. My Dr. gave me Celexa (20 mg), and after a few days, I felt so much better. I didn't have to take my Xanax anymore, maybe one a week. It was great, and after 2 months, I came off. But about 7 months later, my anxiety came back. So I gave Celexa another try, and at 20 mg for 11 days, I felt in a fog, really tired, and still had the anxiety. So after reading tons of posts, I lowered to 10 mg, and I felt great!"

• Saman...
• July 11, 2011

Celexa (citalopram) "I have suffered with anxiety since my early 20s. I'm now 27. After the loss of my father, it threw me into a depression that I couldn't seem to get out of. I started Celexa 20 mg about 2 weeks ago. The first two days, I could tell I was on medicine. I was a little slow; however, on the 3rd day, I felt like a brand new person. I have no depression, anxiety, or mood swings. I feel as if everything that I thought consumed my life was over. I had a new approach to dealing with everyday life. I think Celexa saved me. I did lose my appetite, but I wanted to lose a few pounds anyways. So another good thing about it, and I have occasional dry mouth. HOWEVER, I feel great. So I'll take it. I recommend this medicine to anyone."

• Dani
• June 17, 2021

"Anxiety came out of the blue for me. At the beginning I was anxious but could cope with it. That soon changed it manifested everyday until I was taking panic attacks, couldn’t sleep or eat. My gp prescribed me sertraline 25mg . Which was the worst! Made everything 500% worse.(terrible drug) I took them for 3 days then stopped, my GP then prescribed me citalopram 10mg felt slightly better the first week still feeling anxious but not as bad, managed to sleep but (woke up early.) and eat. I didn’t have many side effects yawing a lot felt tired first week. Some stomach trouble but nothing major. I’m now on day 12 some days are better than others. Remain anxious in the mornings. Some days it lasts an hour then leaves and I feel relatively normal other days it lasts the whole day. I’m hopeful that this medication will improve my symptoms in a few weeks. I take my medication in the morning. I’m hoping to feel normal soon. Hang in there guys."

• smmy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2013

Celexa (citalopram) "I have been prescribed 10 mg and so far have felt ok. I don't feel overly hungry but really thirsty. This is day 4 and I am sleeping really well. This is a first for me. I have always dealt with my anxiety on my own without any meds. This time it was so bad; I had no choice. I feel relaxed and much more positive about each day."