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141 People found this comment helpful

I have been taking this generic form of Celexa for ten years, next month. I was hesitant about getting on any mood med, but it has helped me tremendously. I am here writing this review... that's the point, I'm here. Diagnosed with major depression at 19, I was prescribed this pill by my family physician after several doctors visits relating to depression and its toll on my mind and body. It took m...

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30 People found this comment helpful

I have been on this medication for a little over 2 years and I have absolutely zero energy, zero sex drive, zero motivation to get out of bed most days. Finally switching to a new medication next week. Fingers crossed it will be better than citalopram!

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/27/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.0
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This drug worked well for me for about 3 months and then I became resistant and needed a higher dose. After my dosage increase the side effects began to build up. The problem was, I didn't know that I was experiencing side effects from this drug - I thought I was just becoming very ill. After an MRI and spinal tap other tests to rule out multiple sclerosis (I seriously had 95% of the symptoms of MS) and a week in the hospital, I stopped taking this medication. The side effects completely stopped after about a month and a half and that was when I associated the 2. I wish doctors knew more about the drugs they are prescribing because I went to doctor after doctor with my symptoms and not ONE suggested that I stop or switch medications or even HINTED that the symptoms were associated with the drug. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/24/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.3
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it accually made me worse.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/19/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication has changed my life. It has saved my 8 year long relationship and has given me a new outlook on life. I now look forward to waking up and working. I now feel more in love with my family and girlfriend than ever. I can finally say "I am happy" ALL day EVERY day. My mood used to be a ROLLERCOASTER it was up down up down up down...my mood has now stabilized and is constantly NEUTRAL no ups no downs im just me. I HIGHLY recomend this medication to anybody feeling depressed, anxiety, less interest in life etc. PS: I am also taking 0.5mg's of Xanax -ShaneRead More Read Less

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/19/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/19/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 5.0
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Celexa helped with my depression, anxiety and anorexia.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/18/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 4.7
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Prior to taking this medication I was experiencing severe depression symptoms--crying, loss of appetite, anxiety, sleep problems. Once the medication was started and a therapeutic level was determined, my mood improved, appetite improved, anxiety symptoms decreased and rarely occur. This medication has been very effective for me.

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[email protected] | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/17/2007
Condition: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Overall rating 3.3
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I have been on Citalopram for two years. I was just okay. Most of my family is on Prozac for depression. I would like a medication to make me feel better 80% of the time and not feel just okay for 65% of the time. There was at the start a stomach issue; where I felt that I was going to throw up and then it disappeared just as quickly as it came. Through the course it did subside. I feel it is a good standard medication, but I think I need a little more of a boost. I know there will be down days and that is expected, but I feel I want a little more zip.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/17/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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I've been taking this drug for a few months now as a formulary to Lexapro. I have seen improvement in my anxiety level, but a few of the side effects have become a problem: namely sleeplessness.

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yvonne johnson | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/15/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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Ive been on this drug for 6years and i have now come of it ,but i was fine for two weeks and now i want to cry all the time ,does this mean i have to go back on it and be on this for the rest of my life?

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10/8/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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Kathy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/30/2007
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 5.0
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I am not as emotional, the high and lows are gone and my thought process is not so emotional and negative, the doom feeling. I have been on it for 9 months and could feel a significance difference in about 60 - 90 days as it was helping the chemical embalance get back to a normal range.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/27/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 3.7
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I helps fairly well, but is not a cure for Panic Disorder.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/27/2007
Condition: "Change of Life" Signs
Overall rating 4.0
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Agate | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/26/2007
Condition: Panic Disorder
Overall rating 1.7
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I was prescribed this medicine for Panic Disorder and Social phobia. It doesn't seem to be helping with either problem.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/24/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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Helps me a lot with no side effects.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/21/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.7
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/20/2007
Condition: Depression
Overall rating 2.0
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seems that the deppression does mot go away

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