Citalopram for Generalized Anxiety Disorder User Reviews (Page 4)

• Chance
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2018

"I’m 42, had GAD and mild depression since I was a teenager. Finally had enough of “just coping” and decided to get citrilopram. It’s only been a week but my anxiety went away as soon as I had the first tablet. I’m taking 10mg at night time. Side effects I’ve had so far are the sweats especially my feet, insomnia and loss of appetite. But oh my god, I can’t believe how fantastic I feel mentally. It’s surreal, it’s like I’m on a vacation from all the craziness that was in my mind. I feel fantastic, I can enjoy my loved ones so much more now, less anger, less worry. I feel energetic and like I can get on with things. I recommend this drug highly, the side effects are a bit annoying but it’s only early days so hopefully they’ll subside. I’d be happy to take this for the rest of my life, I really wish I’d done this sooner."

• KAY
• December 17, 2016

"I would just like to say that these reviews can seem scary to someone. I thought the same after reading them. I decided to go ahead anyway with the citalopram. Started on 10mg then 20mg and now 40mg. These do make a great difference. In terms of side effects it wasn't bad for me. I found I was tired during the day and always kept yawning loads. Had odd sensation in my head for first few days. Apart from those symptoms I was fine."

• PBYogi
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2022

"I had a traumatic childhood being the child of several divorces on both sides and lots of physical and emotional abuse. I had managed my symptoms with meds and CBT through 20’s and was off in my 30’s. I had some trauma happen through the pandemic and lost a dear friend as well as my own health scares that paired with heightened anxiety over COVID I began having terrible OCD/GAD that turned into depression. I couldn’t fathom life and figured I’d be better off not in it. I started 10mg generic celexa and moved up to 20mg after 8 days. I had no side effects besides a fuzzy feeling in my head on the first few days. This stuff changed my life. My symptoms are under control I can stop the obsessive thoughts and ruminating and I can walk away from doing one of my OCD rituals. I’m no longer consumed most of the day by ruminating and obsessing. I don’t feel like life is pointless. Don’t let bad reviews deter you from trying this medication like I did."

• hopeful
• May 25, 2015

"on Citalopram 3 weeks this time (was on it previously for GAD and panic for 3 years, stopped it as I felt better). Lot of issues recently, bereavement/stress, and the old GAD and panic returned - ably assisted by also going through the menopause! Given the option of HRT or Citalopram I opted for the later. First 2 weeks were shaky to say the least but now feeling so much better. Mood has stabilised, sex drive not too bad, but eating so much more. Need to watch weight gain as have only just lost the 2 and a half stone I gained when previously on Citalopram! This change has occurred with only being on 10 mg. Hope to stay on this low dose, for ever if I have to, feel so much better."

• Ive
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 24, 2016

"Been on it for three years now after what seems a lifetime of swings into depression and out. This drug has stopped that and keeps me on a level that helps me to function. Previously 40mg now 20mg is good for me. The reduced dose also helps my libido as the higher stopped me being able to ejaculate. So alls good now. Though my gp thinks now I'm cured I should stop the medication altogether. I think if I do I will experience the return of my ups and horrid downs"

• RamiB
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2022

"56 yr old male. I dealt with GAD all my life but had it under control and learned how to manage it. After getting the bad flu, my GAD kicked in on high gear and developed major anxiety and panic for some reason, I kept researching if the flu could create anxiety, yes, it does, ample research that shows being sick changes the brain chemicals and hormones which causes anxiety, especially with people who are susceptible to it. After the sickness passed, my anxiety remained, it got so bad I become crippled and unable to function well. I have been prescribed Cit 20mg, for the next three weeks, I was living in hell, with increased anxiety, racing thoughts, anxious, small non-stop panics, crying… I wanted to stop the medicine, but I kept reading reviews here and they all said “stick with it”. On week 4, it’s like the screen of anxiety dropped. I am feeling normal again, with light background anxiety, primarily due to my fears of getting the anxiety again, slowly progressed and now feel fine"

• Butte...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2019

"I started having panic attacks in March of 2019. I started Celexa in April. The first couple of weeks consisted of insomnia, nausea, burning of my arms, anxiety and I lost about 20 lbs. I was scared to leave my house. After about a month or so I became better. I was able to leave the house, my appetite was better and also my mood. I've been taking 20 mg. I increased to 30 mg and then I went back to 20mg. I'm now breaking the pill in half and taking half in the morning and half at night along with Atarax 10 mg for anxiety. Overall, I'm 80% better. Give the medicine a shot. Everyone's body is different. It will definitely stop the panic attacks. Good Luck and God Bless!"

• Darre...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 20, 2014

"I have lived with Generalized Anxiety Disorder for as long as I can remember, like being sick before going to school every morning (I'm now 40). Nearly a year ago, my doctor tried me on Citalopram, mainly to help with headaches and muscle tension, but he commented it might help my anxiety as well (have had counseling sessions and Prozac, none much use). A couple of months in, I was astonished at how something I had come to live with was ruling my life and began to think differently about day to day life and enjoy things I used to worry endlessly about. However, I can now not come off them. I have tried to stop, but the GAD just comes back, worse than it was before."

• Tasha
• August 26, 2019

"I was having outbursts of crying, shaking, anger everyday for two weeks and my stepdad said we've gotta get you some medicine, I was in a very bad place. I didn't know if I wanted to die or if I just wanted to hurt myself... but any little thing would set me off... I finally got on medicine and it was supposed to take 28 days to get in my system and work properly, But to my surprise things got better!!! The next Doctors appointment went very well, I was doing much better, smiling, laughing... this saved my life... I do still have bad days, don't get me wrong, but they are much easier than before... with Citalopram I've got this!!!!"

• kimbo
• February 14, 2012

"I've been on 10mg of citalopram for just over 2 wks and I noticed a huge difference after 5 days! I was put on them for generalised anxiety as I couldn't get in my car and drive on my own after passing my test in Nov 10. The 1st few days I didnt feel 'all there', dizzy and sick and yawned like mad, its wore off a bit now, I'm sleeping better, have lost 3 pounds since taking them, feel better in myself and my driving and confidence is getting better by the day! I've also suffered with depression after losing my dad 16 mnths ago and the doc seems to think the anxiety has stemmed from that. I would take these just before bed as otherwise you can't sleep, but they are great! I'm happy anyway."

• Jembec
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 28, 2017

"I have been on citalopram a couple of times. I have to say for me it has been a blessing. The first four weeks getting this drug into my system were HELL. I have never felt so terrible in all my life but I did know once I got through the initial ‘adjustment’ period I would see the rewards and that I am. See this drug through, it is hard work but you have to weather the storm to see the rainbow"

• pdey
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2016

"THis is the third time I am on Cit. this time its 30 mg. The first time was 10 mg and then 20 mg and now 30 mg. I am very sensitive to the side effect. Anxiety increases (both mental and physical symptoms). Now after 7.5 weeks (5 weeks on 20 mg and 2.5 weeks on 30 mg) feeling a lot better. The physical symptoms are close to gone. The enthusiasm to do all the chores, office work is slowly (very slowly) coming back. Waiting to feel my old self again."

• smithy
• April 1, 2015

"Helps a lot with anxiety and depression but made me emotionally numb with a low sex drive (27 male here). I've been on them for about four months and am going off them. Don't use citalopram unless you really need to. I'm finding myself less motivated about life and apathetic towards a lot after being on them all this time."

• Night...
• February 28, 2017

"I ask my doc for citalopram last October as I had lost my partner and soulmate in the March. I was heartbroken and tried to cope with how I was feeling but felt I wasn't getting any better. Since doc put me on these tablets I feel a lot better. I don't sit and cry they way I used to and just generally feel I'm coping with life better than before. They definitely have helped me."

• CatLady
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 1, 2019

"I have been on this drug for YEARS. I am currently on 20mg daily. From what I remember when I first started taking it my only symptom was feeling tired, but I got uses to it pretty quickly. I don't have any side effects from it now. It does help with my anxiety and irritability. The only downfall it has is that if I forget a pill (I take it in the morning) I get sick as a dog with nausea and vomiting. Other than that I totally recommend it, I feel like its one of the less intense mood meds out there."

• Lingl...
• June 10, 2017

"Posted nearly a year ago about how I was going which was good at the time. Having been on them for 12 months I thought I could do an update. Has been really good for me. I suffer all the severe physical symptoms that come with anxiety and citalopram keeps them in check. I do notice if I forget to take my dose (20mg) for more then 2-3 days my anxiety flares up again. I still have the occasional off day but its never been anywhere near my pre medication days. Happy with the low dose. I really recommend exercise and eating well if you suffer anxiety. You can't make a judgement on only a weeks worth or less of taking this drug. I see lots of people posting 1 star after a day on it. You need at least 4-6 weeks to see changes."

• Ulfet
• September 7, 2017

"I spent a lot of my life struggling with generalized anxiety disorder. After suffering what I think was an un diagnosed breakdown my doctor changed me from Amitriptyline (very low dose) to Citalopram. Life has not got easier it is in fact the hardest it has ever been. I am divorced, out of work and struggling financially. However the Citalopram has relieved my anxiety and depression and made me happy for being alive. The only downfall is that I sometimes wonder if the lack of anxiety is the reason why I am not achieving financial freedom at the moment and that the Citalopram is causing complacency and making me too choosy, Perhaps however it feels so good not to have a dark heavy cloud over my head which was a constant source of mental pain"

• Matt
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 14, 2019

"Extremely effective in reducing anxiety. I had very severe daily anxiety and Citalopram has improved this dramatically. It comes with the side-effect of diarrhea. The beneficial effects Citalopram has had on anxiety has been life-altering given the severity of daily anxiety so the benefits greatly outweighed the negatives for me."

• Happy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 25, 2018

"This drug is amazing for my anxiety I could not servive with out it So much better then benzodiazepines Starting is very hard with side affects but stick to it and they all go away I am happy now and I am my self after 5 year of fighting anxiety Great drug"

• Pris
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 19, 2018

"I took this medication for 7 years. Started at 10 mg now on 40 mg. It really works but now I'm at the highest dose I think. Don't know what I'll do when it stops working. Tried taking myself off of it a month ago just trying to go more natural with my health. That did not work. Now I feel that I need to take meds as prescribed. Lesson learned. I am thankful for this medication."

• Anonymous
• March 22, 2018

"I have been on lots of anti depressants and this one is the best. I still feel like a human and my anger towards everything disappears. I always turn back to this medicine cause a lot of others ones I've tried in the past give me a blur in life. It's like feeling as if I'm just passing through life and not realizing the things that happens. One thing I will say is that this medicine doesn't let me get emotional much. I don't feel much emotions like sadness. Which is good for me cause I have anxiety and depression and I worry too much and this helps me out a lot. Hope this helps!!"

• sandi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2024

"Second time on it...was on it 11 years ago...for GAD....went off it after 2 years....felt great up until a month ago...panic attacks anxiety back after 11 years.....started back on it 16 days ago...side effects were awful....but starting to go away....it's a great med...takes time....don't give up on it."

• Fiata...
• January 16, 2016

"I struggled with depression and panic attacks for most of my life. Three years ago I was so paranoid I had started hallucinating. I saw my doctor and was prescribed Citalopram along with therapy. My severe depression has gone, no more paranoia and no more panic attacks. So it has helped enormously with day to day life and work. Unfortunately I feel my 'mood' never changes, I don't have happy or sad days, just one long stretch of average days. I find it difficult to cry when I know it would be beneficial. I find I have no motivation to do anything...presumably due to nothing making me feel any different. My sex drive drive has gone, as has the ability to orgasm."

• Tony
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 14, 2018

"After 8 weeks side effects have reduced . Energy levels have increased weekly . Take 10 mg in the morning and it has made a big difference. My worry and anxiety have gone and I'm enjoying life. It’s great to enjoy the moment without constant anxiety I should of done it 35 years ago as I was trying to manage life without help . Bad mistake. I get mild effects like tiredness but it manageable as the advantages far outweigh any negatives"

• Deb
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 20, 2024

"I was on citalopram for several years and decided to come off. Big mistake! After 5 weeks, I went back on 20mg. I’m on day five. Today my vision is quite blurry and my lips feel numb. Some anxiety too. Has anyone experienced this?"