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kimmydawn
Legendary
Registered: October 2004
Location: ohio, us
Posts: 15410
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Review Date: Tue June 13, 2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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increased focus/decreased anxiety
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Cons:
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none
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I was on this medication for a very short time and it allowed me to focus better and relax. Since I've seen this, I'm thinking about speaking to my doctor about it again actually. I had not one side effect on the lowest dose.
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Rhapsody
Wise Elder
Registered: January 2006
Location: Florida
Posts: 8984
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Review Date: Mon June 19, 2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $0.16| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Increased mental awareness / decreased anxiety / no more running thoughts
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Cons:
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change in sexual function / ability
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Celexa has literally saved my life.... I was once a prisoner within the four walls of my house and was thinking about (had a date & plan) to end my life just prior to starting this medicine. I am presently taking 20 mg a day of Celexa for PMDD, Severe Mood Swings, Depression and an Anxiety Disorder. IMO - this medicine is a miracle drug.
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darkeyes
Elder
Registered: May 2001
Location: US
Posts: 6661
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Review Date: Fri June 23, 2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 5
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I found it did help lift depression for me, when the other SSRI's konked out. Celexa eventually did, so my pdoc encouraged a mood stabilizer that has seemed to address my depression while adressing my mild bipolar. Overall, Celexa did help me get on trac
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Did on occasion,get involutary muscle jerks, that would just happen, for example,a knee or arm jerk, as fast as it occured it would end. Other than that, it was easier with physical withdrawal, I did not have "brain zaps", where Zoloft, physical
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Sorry, I couldn't say about price, once again I have a presciprion plan, it has been years since I was on Celexa, so I forgot what it would have cost.
Bottom line, if it were prescribed to me again, I'd have no qualms to re-start.
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LadyDragus
Grand Magnate
Registered: April 2003
Location: Springfield Mo. USA
Posts: 3501
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Review Date: Wed June 28, 2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $49.99| Rating: 5
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Pros:
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It has helped me during my pregnancy
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I think this med has helped me keep some what sane during my pregnacy..
I hope to contiue to take it afer if not, I will most likely go back on WellburtinEx or soemthign like that.
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hannan423
New Member
Registered: July 2006
Location: florida
Posts: 4
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Review Date: Thu July 13, 2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $75.00| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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it was good when i started
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Cons:
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it is not doing good 2 1/2 after i have been taking it
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It has helped me but now I think that I need more tharipy with it
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wi_fighter
Magnate
Registered: April 2005
Location: Tornado country
Posts: 2544
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Review Date: Wed September 13, 2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Increased mood, improved sleep, decreased constant brain activity especially at night
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Cons:
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None, except it eventually quit working for me
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I'd been on this medication for years, tweaking the dose when needed - decreasing when feeling better, increasing when going through a rough spell. I thought it worked well for me until my doctor switched me to Lexapro and I saw how much better that worked. Due to cost, I went back to citalopram (generic Celexa) but found that it just didn't work as well after seeing how much better I felt on Lexapro.
Due to low side effect profile and low cost, I would definitely recommend this to someone on a tight budget who needs a calming antidepressant. A 90-day supply cost $33, 100% out-of-pocket, at two different pharmacies (a chain store and a locally-owned pharmacy).
This med caused no strange tics, sexual side effects, or weight loss/gain.
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eskielover
Moderator
Community Support Team
Registered: October 2004
Location: Harrodsburg, Kentucky, USA
Posts: 3963
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Review Date: Thu September 14, 2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 6
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Cons:
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immediate reaction was to cause migraine pain
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This medication was provided as samples & then again given in the hospital, so no information on price. Immediately after being given even a low dose of this med, migraine pain was experienced. Because my migraine pain is being controled using a high dose of narcotics, I wasn't willing to continue taking the celexa when migraine pain showed up after taking the med.
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embers
Newly Joined
Registered: October 2006
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Review Date: Mon October 2, 2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $40.00| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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evens out your mood, gets you motivated, and negative thoughts aren't allowed in
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Cons:
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minor fatigue, medication wears off easily
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Great medication, citalopram that is, not celexa.
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mama2ak
New Member
Registered: December 2006
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 4
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Review Date: Sat December 30, 2006
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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No foggy side effects
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Cons:
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Takes awhile to kick in, need high doses
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I like that it comes in generic. I was switched to 40 mg of Celexa from 200 mg of Zoloft and the fog lifted. I'm still depressed but symptoms are definitely less. I just upped to 50 mg so I'll come back and let you know if it works better then.
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catwoman
New Member
Registered: January 2007
Location: san jose, ca
Posts: 3
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Review Date: Tue January 30, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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calm
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Cons:
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itchy skin all over
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I don't want to give this med a low rating just because it made me itch...my body is very sensitive unlike almost any other...so i will give it a 7 out of 10...by the way my grandmother who is in her late eighties takes this and it has really helped her out!
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Thomi
Member
Registered: February 2007
Location: Maine
Posts: 27
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Review Date: Fri February 16, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3
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Pros:
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No side effects
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Cons:
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did not ease anxiety or depression
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It did not ease my depression or anxiety. I didn't have any negative side effects.
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bipolargirl55
New Member
Registered: February 2007
Location: Michigan U.S.A.
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Sun February 18, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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I like it myself. Of all the other Anti-Depression Medications I've been on so far I like Celexa. I haven't had any known side effects as I have been on it for a few months now.
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Juliana
Grand Member
Registered: March 2007
Location: Canada
Posts: 887
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Review Date: Sat March 3, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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helped me overcome severe agoraphobia, reduced panic attacks
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Cons:
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feeling of lethargy and inertia, weight gain
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I had agoraphobia for over 3 years -- severe panic attacks if I stepped outside my front door. So, I stayed inside and only went out a couple of times per year -- for doctor's appointments.
Celexa (20 mg in combination with 0.5 mg Clonazepam per day and CBT) worked very well for me. Within 4 months of treatment, I was working full-time, leaving my house everyday. I credit this with helping me overcome my agoraphobia and living a full life again.
I weaned myself off Celexa after about 16 months and did fine without it. The positive effects and confidence I gained while taking it stayed with me.
The negative side effects were a feeling of inertia when I was home alone. I felt like I was a wind-up doll and needed someone external to turn the key to get me moving. I had been a neat freak, but while taking Celexa, my flat was a mess. I just couldn't make myself get up and do things. It also impaired my short-term memory. I gained 30 lbs. while taking it, but the weight fell off when I stopped taking Celexa. Overall, the negative side effects were outweighed by the positive effects. I credit Celexa with helping me regain my life.
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caramelcreme
Member
Registered: March 2007
Posts: 27
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Review Date: Sat March 10, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 6
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Pros:
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stopped suicidal ideation. no PMS, less reactive
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Cons:
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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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mrstumnus
Member
Registered: April 2007
Posts: 20
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Review Date: Thu April 26, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 2
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Pros:
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May reduce emotional symptoms such as crying. Decreases appetite.
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Cons:
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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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jimmyjetta
Newly Joined
Registered: May 2007
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Review Date: Sun May 13, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 6
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Pros:
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it works
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Cons:
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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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darlap
Newly Joined
Registered: June 2007
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Review Date: Tue June 5, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 5
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Pros:
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brought me back from severe depression, presently taking 20 mg for 6 months now.
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Cons:
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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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Nellie
Junior Member
Registered: June 2007
Posts: 9
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Review Date: Wed June 27, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 3
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Pros:
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WAY more energy
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Cons:
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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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buzzie
Newly Joined
Registered: March 2006
Location: Southern CA
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Review Date: Thu August 2, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $15.00| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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Helped with depression
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Cons:
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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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Mother_Goose
New Member
Registered: August 2007
Posts: 5
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Review Date: Fri August 3, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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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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Cons:
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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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goofygirl
Member
Registered: May 2005
Location: Iowa
Posts: 183
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Review Date: Sun August 5, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $4.00| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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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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xp1155
Member
Registered: August 2007
Location: Ohio
Posts: 30
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Review Date: Sun August 26, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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Pros:
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none for me
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Cons:
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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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hailleybaby123
Junior Member
Registered: September 2007
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 7
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Review Date: Fri September 28, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $0.13| Rating: 6
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Pros:
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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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BelleSomnium
Newly Joined
Registered: December 2007
Location: South Carolina
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Review Date: Sun December 23, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? No |
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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Piecesofme
New Member
Registered: December 2007
Posts: 4
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Review Date: Sun December 30, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
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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mazer
Member
Registered: January 2008
Location: in my own crazy world
Posts: 20
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Review Date: Wed January 2, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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Pros:
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none
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Cons:
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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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Anonymous
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Review Date: Tue January 29, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Total Spent: $6.50| Rating: 1
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Pros:
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none, My body did not tolorate this SSRI
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Cons:
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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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gr8k4an
Newly Joined
Registered: January 2008
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Review Date: Mon February 25, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 0
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Pros:
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Not sure yet
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Cons:
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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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Hombo
New Member
Registered: March 2008
Location: Alberta
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Mon March 10, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? 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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Cons:
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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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Angi
Newly Joined
Registered: February 2008
Location: Indiana
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Review Date: Fri April 25, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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No more suicidal depression
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Cons:
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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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jp__
Newly Joined
Registered: May 2008
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Review Date: Fri May 2, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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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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sharz
Newly Joined
Registered: May 2008
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Review Date: Mon May 12, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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Pros:
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none
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Cons:
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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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psychydoc
Newly Joined
Registered: June 2008
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Review Date: Tue June 3, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Helps with depression, Better than lexapro
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Cons:
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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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eforest
New Member
Registered: June 2008
Posts: 2
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Review Date: Mon June 9, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Helped with depression
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Cons:
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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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LLMF
New Member
Registered: July 2008
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 4
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Review Date: Tue July 8, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms
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Cons:
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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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Decade3
New Member
Registered: June 2008
Location: Upper Midwest, USA
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Sun July 13, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 6
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Pros:
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Fewer side effects than many
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Cons:
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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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annabelle08
Junior Member
Registered: August 2008
Location: Brighton, MA
Posts: 7
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Review Date: Thu August 28, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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lifts the fog so you can start feeling like a real person again
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Cons:
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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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Opheliac
New Member
Registered: October 2008
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Sun January 18, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 1
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Pros:
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none
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Cons:
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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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Russi
New Member
Registered: January 2009
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Mon January 26, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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has calmed my anxiety
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Cons:
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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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aymie
Junior Member
Registered: January 2009
Location: Georgia
Posts: 8
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Review Date: Tue January 27, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 5
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Pros:
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Decreased depression
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Cons:
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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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Ubiquitous Maninlev
Junior Member
Registered: November 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 18
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Review Date: Wed January 28, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? 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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Cons:
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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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cgniech
New Member
Registered: November 2008
Posts: 3
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Review Date: Tue February 10, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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increased mood
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Cons:
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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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parker1
New Member
Registered: February 2009
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Wed February 18, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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decreased anxiety
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Cons:
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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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oregongirl
Newly Joined
Registered: March 2009
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Tue March 3, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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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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kerplunk226
Newly Joined
Registered: April 2009
Posts: 2
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Review Date: Tue April 14, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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depression went away and i still had my personality
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Cons:
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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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dfla
Newly Joined
Registered: May 2009
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Thu May 28, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 6
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Pros:
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Eases depression
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Cons:
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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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Joekr
Newly Joined
Registered: June 2009
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Sat June 13, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $20.00| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Effective with minimal side effects
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Cons:
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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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Crabbit
Newly Joined
Registered: June 2009
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 4
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Review Date: Tue June 16, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? 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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Cons:
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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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essential
Junior Member
Registered: June 2009
Posts: 17
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Review Date: Wed June 24, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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i have heard a lot of positive feedback about both celexa and citalopram hydrobromide but take your eye on other medications that may interact with them! also Citalopram is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Celexa.
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sunnydevon
Newly Joined
Registered: June 2009
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Thu June 25, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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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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Cons:
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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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thinker22
Poohbah
Registered: June 2009
Location: Pac NW
Posts: 1033
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Review Date: Tue July 7, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Total Spent: $5.00| Rating: 2
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Pros:
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None for me
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Cons:
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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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Legendofmetal
Newly Joined
Registered: July 2009
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Sun July 19, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? No |
Total Spent: $4.00| Rating: 1
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Pros:
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None
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Cons:
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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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twinmommy38
Member
Registered: September 2009
Posts: 68
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Review Date: Thu September 24, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Has calmed the intenseness of the anxiety, depression
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Cons:
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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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snow.white76
Newly Joined
Registered: October 2009
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Sat October 24, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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relieved overwhelming sadness/crying, where many others failed/had awful side-effects
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Cons:
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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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CrayZee
Newly Joined
Registered: November 2009
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Tue November 3, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Total Spent: None indicated| Rating: 5
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Pros:
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So far so good - just started taking it.
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Cons:
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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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