kimmydawn
Legendary
Registered: October 2004
Location: ohio, us
Posts: 16528
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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increased focus/decreased anxiety
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Negative aspects of the product (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 - Married 22 yrs
Posts: 8070
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Increased mental awareness / decreased anxiety / no more running thoughts
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Negative aspects of the product (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
Wise Elder
Registered: May 2001
Location: US
Posts: 9690
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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
Magnate
Registered: April 2003
Location: Springfield Mo. USA
Posts: 4416
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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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Positive aspects of the product (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
Junior Member
Registered: July 2006
Location: florida
Posts: 6
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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it was good when i started
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Negative aspects of the product (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
Grand Magnate
Registered: April 2005
Location: Tornado country
Posts: 3396
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Increased mood, improved sleep, decreased constant brain activity especially at night
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Negative aspects of the product (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
Magnate
Registered: October 2004
Location: Harrodsburg, Kentucky, USA
Posts: 2574
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Negative aspects of the product (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
Visitor
Registered: October 2006
Posts: 1
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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evens out your mood, gets you motivated, and negative thoughts aren't allowed in
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Negative aspects of the product (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
Visitor
Registered: December 2006
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 14
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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No foggy side effects
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Negative aspects of the product (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
Visitor
Registered: January 2007
Location: san jose, ca
Posts: 8
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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calm
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Negative aspects of the product (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: 21
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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No side effects
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Negative aspects of the product (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
Visitor
Registered: February 2007
Location: Michigan U.S.A.
Posts: 6
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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: 933
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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helped me overcome severe agoraphobia, reduced panic attacks
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Negative aspects of the product (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: 32
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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stopped suicidal ideation. no PMS, less reactive
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Negative aspects of the product (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: 23
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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May reduce emotional symptoms such as crying. Decreases appetite.
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Negative aspects of the product (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
Visitor
Registered: May 2007
Posts: 8
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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it works
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Negative aspects of the product (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
Visitor
Registered: June 2007
Posts: 1
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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brought me back from severe depression, presently taking 20 mg for 6 months now.
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Negative aspects of the product (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: 12
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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WAY more energy
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Negative aspects of the product (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
Visitor
Registered: March 2006
Location: Southern CA
Posts: 7
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Helped with depression
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Negative aspects of the product (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
Junior Member
Registered: August 2007
Posts: 13
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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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Positive aspects of the product (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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Negative aspects of the product (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: 219
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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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Positive aspects of the product (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: 42
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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none for me
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Negative aspects of the product (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: 9
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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helps with depression
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Negative aspects of the product (cons):
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for overall depression it is a good medication. but it doesnt work on everything.
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BelleSomnium
Visitor
Registered: December 2007
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 6
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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
Junior Member
Registered: December 2007
Posts: 8
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Negative aspects of the product (cons):
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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: 28
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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none
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Negative aspects of the product (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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BalishBun
Grand Poohbah
Registered: January 2008
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1922
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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none, My body did not tolorate this SSRI
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Negative aspects of the product (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
Visitor
Registered: January 2008
Posts: 1
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Not sure yet
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Negative aspects of the product (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
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Registered: March 2008
Location: Alberta
Posts: 3
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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Aids in elevating extreme depression, slowed social anxiety.
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Negative aspects of the product (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
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Registered: February 2008
Location: Indiana
Posts: 5
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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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Positive aspects of the product (pros):
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No more suicidal depression
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Negative aspects of the product (cons):
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none
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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__
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Registered: May 2008
Posts: 2
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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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Positive aspects of the product (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
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Registered: May 2008
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Mon May 12, 2008
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Would you recommend the product? No |
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