Citalopram (Celexa) | What are the Side Efects? What to Know Before Starting!

Citalopram or Celexa is a medication that is used to treat Depression and Anxiety. Get a Doctors perspective and learn the symptoms of depression and anxiety and how this medication can play a role in you treating it. You'll learn about both common and some of the more rare side effects that you should watch out for as well as precautions you should take before starting on it.
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[@hkluv333]

2 years on 10mg of Citalopram. It’s been positively life changing for me. I had such bad anxiety I couldn’t leave my house when I would I would have a panic attack, throw up, or my stomach would get upset and I’d have diarrhea. I was contemplating quitting my job I had been at for 3 years, was an absolute wreck. I’m was back to normal in about 2 months of starting, no longer get social anxiety, my PMS mood swings are no longer an issue. I can still feel sad, but only when warranted, not over small things. I also let small annoyances go instead of lingering on it and thinking about it for days.

[@markie1232]

I tried sertraline but didn't work for me, nothing happened, I tried mirtazapine but way too strong on, maybe I'll try citalopram

[@hkluv333]

@@markie1232 try it, just do the low dose 10mg, but just know the side effects will make you feel worse and more anxious initially as your body adjusts. Most side effects went away after a week or two, I started feeling great after 4-6 weeks. A lot of people that down the medicine and say it was awful, I’ll ask how long they were on it and they always say a few days to a week, I’m like well yeah it’s not truly effective for 4-6 weeks so you can’t really take their opinion too seriously. They are basing it off of side effects that are temporary.

[@markie1232]

@@hkluv333 thnx, do you gain weight and be a zombie for a while?

[@jamesperrin5327]

@@hkluv333 just started on 10mg myself! And really needed to hear this so thank you, I’m very worried mainly about intimate side effects as I’m in a relationship, and there’s a lot of horror stories out there so to hear this from someone on it in the long term is insightful.

[@hkluv333]

no I have never felt like a zombie on 10mg, as far as weight gain yes, but not a lot and not necessarily a bad thing. My anxiety would kill my appetite, I was getting very thin and some days I would only eat 2-3 granola bars. Now I’m able to eat normal meals. I’m still thin but healthy looking now

[@dontlookbehindyou5696]

The only symptoms I got was decreased appetite, slight nausea and I felt very tired but that only lasted for about a week and the symptoms started to clear up, please don’t be put off by the side effects, I almost stopped taking citalopram after 2 days but I convinced myself to stick to them for atleast a month and honestly that was the best decision of my life, I can actually live my life normally now, my mindsets improved and I’m a lot more organised, my heads a lot more clearer and I feel so much happier, so even if you may feel bad for the next few days, you’re doing this to benefit your future self and you’ll be so grateful that you started them. I know starting new medication can be scary but your doctor wouldn’t of prescribed you them if they thought you’d have a bad reaction, also it’s really important to be patient with the meds, after about two weeks I felt better but I was still getting panic attacks, I only felt the full effects at about 6 weeks, but you might start to feel them at 4 weeks, you’ve got this Update: I’m now on 20mg

[@vilenysantos9903]

Você sentiu apatia com esse remédio?

[@vilenysantos9903]

Falta de emoções, embotamento.

[@tanthaman]

You post everywhere. Saddo

[@DogMommy.]

Does it cause weight gain?

[@dontlookbehindyou5696]

@@DogMommy. I’m not sure tbh Personally for me I didn’t but I’ve read the only reason why people gain weight is because you lose your appetite to begin when taking these meds, then Suddenly your appetite comes back which makes you want to eat like a mofo

[@Crabernacker]

I love citalopram im sleeping at 10 and waking up at 6 my relationships have grown its life changing

[@manuelwegeling]

Your voice is so calming

[@-DILLIGAF]

Thank you Erik that was an excellent orientation and introduction. Exactly what I needed. Thank you

[@kurttaylors1996]

the most honest guy on KZbin by far

[@spankymonkey178]

This is a brilliant video,first time I've seen him but seems really impartial.

[@tnyte89]

I take this shit every day for the last two years and all I know is that I don’t have anxiety anymore

[@violiendamast]

This was really good 👍 , thanks 🙏 !

[@joshellison85]

Good informative video and delivery of information.

[@emezulukester9880]

👆👆👆 deliver all kinds of 💊💉 to any destination

[@hollyberry423]

I’ve been taking this medication for a month now, I started off with 10mg and now take 20mg and I can tell a difference in my mood and it’s helped with my anxiety. I’ve had a few side effects like fatigue, dry mouth and vivid dreams but that’s mainly it. Thanks for the informative video!

[@llcourt]

Ive been on it for like 6 weeks now and first I was getting upset stomach, loss of appetite but somehow gained like 10 pounds, sweating, heat flashes, nausea, light headed, photosensitivity and then headaches. Then I started having chest pains like heart burn and I would get these symptoms suddenly all at once while at work and would have to leave early. And then on top of all that my anxiety was peaked so I’d be anxious then have symptoms all day and be panicked by night thinking something’s wrong with me. I just kept going hoping the side effects would stop but they just kept getting worse so I’m weening off. I just wanted to leave this comment cause I don’t see anyone having the same problems ..

[@anywaywithaaliyah7472]

Were you hot all the time? I get so hot randomly now 😢🥺

[@wanessamalagone2317]

super helpful

[@toojayzee3731]

Wow, thank you for this video. I never realized the Importance of consistency. Im used to typical drugs that take effect after 30 minutes to an hour after ingestion. Being in my depressed state, I expected it to be a life changing experience after the first dose, and when it wasn’t. I was very discouraged, and sorta never gave them a chance. I then found out what a fool I was being, and gave them a second shot. Let me tell you. They aren’t gonna change your life. You aren’t gonna want to wake up and conquer the world everyday, but it is a tool. That can give you that little push. Sometimes that’s all you need. I have my bad days, but my life is looking up right now, and I’m a heck of a lot happier than I was six months ago. Don’t give up guys. I’m fighting just like you. We got this!

[@alymac1997]

Just started on citalopram and really this video has helped me understand what I am facing

[@DonnaSmith1988]

Iv just been prescribed this after a year of not knowing what was ring with me ur video is verry informative

[@paulwhittle3227]

Are you doing ok on the meds now?Are you still taking them?

[@tammycalhoun8321]

Great video thank you

[@ErikRichardsonDO]

Glad it was helpful!

[@VincentRE79]

@@ErikRichardsonDO Dr Erik, if you feel the medication is not working should you increase the dosage?

[@lizichell2]

This medication saved my life

[@fionafortt302]

Iv been taken it for 3 weeks made my eyes feel funny

[@___bluff___]

@@fionafortt302 how so? What happened?

[@kieunguyen-jk2cf]

You have over weight when us them

[@wishywashy7000]

This is the best video on celexa Ive found. Ive felt like a zombie for 2 weeks, hopefully that goes away soon.

[@graeme1744]

How are you feeling now

[@wishywashy7000]

@@graeme1744 alright, gunna wean off of it

[@badger4361]

First 3 weeks is rough, but its a game changer imho. I`ve been on 10mg for 10 years, tried coming off 4 times, relapsed 4 times. It`s not the end of the world though.

[@10suany]

@@badger4361 do you suffer sexual dysfunction on this medication?

[@mysticcity312]

5:58

[@tracyloudenclos877]

Thank you!

[@kevinkev9996]

This stuff was a game changer.

[@thomask7441]

Great stuff

[@fury2365]

Great vid, I’ve suffered for years Stopped smoking 7 days ago, ran 5k and cycled everyday plus weights has changed my life already considering I’ve was just giving in Just got citalopram prescribed today so I feel all basis are covered

[@ErikRichardsonDO]

good luck and thanks for watching!

[@omarflores2973]

What’s the update ? You doing better ? God bless

[@MrTurtluv]

I have been taking Citalopram 40mg for several years in combination with two other drugs prescribed for diagnosed PTSD. I also had cardiomyopathy prior to that. For me, at least, it helps greatly. One piece of advice; never drop this med cold-turkey or forget to take it several days in a row. Always talk with your doctor about weaning off slowly!

[@alannacleazelda5626]

I’ve forgot to take it for 2 weeks and terrible feeling

[@estb.mcmxciii3012]

May I ask the difference you felt when it began working for you? How long did it take to see results after starting celexa?

[@jayton580]

What are the other medication do u take if you don’t mind me asking

[@DogMommy.]

Can u loose weight on this ? I been on it for 3 months and just started working out .

[@debbiedreg6614]

@@DogMommy. I've put on 4 Stone in 15 months

[@marylu9201]

Thank you for a value information ❤😚😘

[@liampaddycakes]

Horrible side effects felt lifeless couldn’t sleep ,overthinking ,headaches stopped taking them and feeling a lot better.

[@pzubiaur]

Thank you

[@jasminejordan4187]

I just started yesterday and the side effects this morning were brutal. I passed out and was dry heaving. Talked to my psychiatrist and decided I should start with 5mg. Hopefully the side effects aren’t too bad tomorrow.

[@izauzi2515]

Topntipndont listen to him /her they just want your money best thing for depression is help other people acts of kindness help you more than the person your being kind to ❤❤ also if you ever just want to chat that can also help talk to someone you don't know they tend not to judge you as much as someone you know would

[@TheDjelements]

Jeez that’s intense how much MG tab?

[@cool2rule2]

Thanks for the humane approach and clear explanations.

[@monsecko4792]

I absolutely love the zombie effect of lexapro. Rather this than overthinking

[@dougzthou]

I was prescribed Citalopram 3 months ago. I’ve always been a bit stressy and suffer with anger etc. In the first week, I felt really tired in the afternoons, which I never did before. After the first week, I was ok. I find that I stir a lot more during the night, and if I wake up, my mind is going 100 mph thinking about all sorts of stuff, and it’s difficult to nod off again. Now, 3 months later, I’ve calmed down to the point that my best mate said he has never seen me so chilled in 20 yrs of knowing me. I have chronic farting now, lol……..overall, I’m glad I am taking Citalopram. It has helped me calm right down and it chills you out bigtime.

[@TonyaA7]

Sheee watching this and reading the comments . Hum now I don't no if I wanna take that stuff. Doc prescribed 20mg and im only like 94lbs. Alot of folks saying they on 10 mg and doing great. Sadly in the past I've had some bad experiences with anxiety meds and don't like the zombie effects etc. After hearing this man talking on all this I think Im gonna pass .... I dont want to have any of them side effects or what I have dealt with to get worse heck naw...

[@PJOC31]

My doctor advised me after 5 days to stop taking it immediately. Few hours after first, awful nausea symptoms constant, shakes and anxiety way worse than before (took them for panic attacks), dry mouth, brain zaps, no sleep but the sweating and clammyness was shocking! Sticking off meds will use exercise

[@bestymusic4845]

Hello and thanks for the video for someone who struggles with my depression and Insmonia could citalpram provide any benefits??

[@johnharrison2924]

hey Erik, i’ve had 2 seperate cases of severe panic disorder for about 3 years on and off, i used to take lexapro on the smallest dose, 2.5mg and then 5mg and it really helped me overcome my disorder completely the first time (end of 2019 into 2020) but when i got panic disorder a second time (end of 2020) from smoking weed, I noticed not much of an impact on the same dose 2.5mg but i was told multiple times to up my dose for it and i was too scared to so i quit the medication cold turkey, and got insane migraines/headaches (thinking someting in my head was gonna pop it was so bad) as a withdrawal i think and for the past year I’ve been medicine free but I still get panic attacks everyday (heart races everyday nonstop, evil bad thoughts), and I’m ready to get back on something, my doc prescribed me celexa but I’m very unsure about trying it Bc I’ve been so used to take lexapro and I’m just wondering what ur opinion would be, thank u so much for the video also u rock!!

[@lizichell2]

I have been on it for eight years. Without it I would die

[@brendalafever8023]

Taking celexa for many years. Changed to Zoloft by my doctor because of heart issues. Then I had a storm that put me in the hospital. I’m back on Celexa, had my heart checked out, everything ok, much better now. Please don’t change your meds till you check out your heart! I was suicidal and didn’t know what was going on till I ended up in ER. Scary!

[@cptcap7531]

I’ve been taking Citalopram/Celexa for 4 months ish now. The worst side effects lasted around a month and I do feel like I think less negatively so it means that it is working. BUT one side effect that still is lasting and pretty severe is contant nausea, like a carsickness but without being in a car. It’s even worse when I actually ride in busses, cars or trains. I’m really sad because I do feel less negative but the nausea alone makes me wanna quit taking it, like I feel AWFUL. What should I do? Will it go away? I heard most side effects go away after a month which it has for most mine too but not nausea, 4 months in and still feel awful. I’ve tried ginger, peppermint, acupuncture, drinking more water etc but nothing really works. Please help me, what should I do?

[@OfficialIreland1]

I take mine at night before bed. I fall asleep before the side effects kick in

[@mariape6846]

25 años tomando el citalopram y sin efectos secundarios y mi vida era totalmente normal hasta que llegue a la menopausia y mi sistema hormonal y sintomas cambiaron ,ahora me han mandado el escitalopram y me esta costando adaptarme noto mas efectos secundarios ,llevo tres semanas y de momento poca mejoria le voy a dar mas tiempo a ver si me funciona !

[@RanchBlessingsz]

I get severe headaches and electrical shocks in my head if I move my eyes. Withdrawal sympto.s were not mentioned when I was prescribed them at 16

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

👏👏

[@leebrown2063]

I've been prescribed Citalopram from a psychiatrist and then spoke with my GP about it and what to expect with side effects.He explained the whole tiredness and dry mouth but after reading on some forums I've seen some absolute horrendous side effects and that really puts me off taking them I've just started a new job and I have small children and I have to be functional.Im having terrible anxiety attacks about taking the thing that should be improving my life.

[@Bloody-Butterfly]

When I started taking it I felt like garbage for 2 weeks. After that things got much better and it helped me a lot. I’ve been on it for 15 years now.

[@emezulukester9880]

👆👆👆 deliver all kinds of 💊💉 to any destination

[@leebrown2063]

@@Bloody-Butterfly little update I've been on them for 5 weeks now and up to 20mg and I had hardly any side effects and they have changed my life for the better.

[@Bloody-Butterfly]

@@leebrown2063 That is great! I am very happy for you!

[@Jefferson.69]

Most anxiety is GABA related, not serotonin related.

[@kathryncurtis3514]

I am on citalopram,I phoned the doctors today and told them I was getting low and that I needed some more this medication is normally on prescription but I was told to go to any chemist and order it this doesn't sound right to me.

[@melaniewall927]

What are the long term effects? Ive been taking it for almost 17 years.

[@PlantedBrands]

I honestly been trying meds I notice everyone e just help drain my sinuses. Adderall 5mg and celexa I’ve been on. But I took Benadryl and Claritin. And I’ve realized I feel depressed and tired when my head near my frontal lobe feel numb. But I woke up feeling normal is it possible I just have bad allergies?

[@tlv1399]

Possible..ive had allergy forever. Several sinus surgerys. I think now days people in general have more sinus problems than they use to.

[@karlamarinee]

I’ve been on celexa for 5 years now 10mg. It’s been a life changing things for me. If I don’t take it for 2 days I feel weird and moody.

[@MZBROOKS]

Do you have drowsiness or does that side effect disappear

[@jimjimjimjeroo6528]

Around 2 years ago I got into a bad habit of forgetting to take my daily 40mg citilopram. I ended up taking 2 or 3 a week, usually when I felt a tripping sensation. I'd take a tablet and feel better the next day. Then a year ago I started getting palpitations (rythem flutters), almost ten to twenty tines a day. I was worried I has a heart condition. I didn't know about this side effect, but it clearly makes sense. I'm going to get back into daily and in 6 months reduce to 20mg as a goal while working on my psnic attacks, fears and anxiety. I want to be meditation free. 😅

[@elainebezak7158]

I read that side effects of celexa can cause/Aggravate bradycardia and heart issues, including hypertension. Any thoughts on this?

[@mariadominguez116]

I think everyone is different. I've taken it for 5 years. On the contrary, I have low blood pressure.

[@thebeginning2595]

What time of day is celexa is best tolerated I take in the morning but feel fuzzy throughout the day and get heart palpitations at night I’m on week 6

[@Wankle.]

4 years on 40MG citalopram. I can’t remember what it was like before

[@LilithNMorning]

I have pcos & hypothyroidism both of which can effect hormones. Hormones can effect mental well being. So I also have depression & GAD. Due to hypothyroidism affecting the autoimmunity in my body, it also makes me SUPER sensitive to certain vitamins & medications. Anyways, my dr. & I struggle so much with meds for me. Like it took me forever to get on a decent antidepressant med. I settled on citalopram. But I only would take half the lowest prescribed dose once a day so about 5mg. It worked okay for the past few years, but my kidney labs are not as they were, so my doc recommend I stop taking citalopram. Its been about 2 weeks & I'm fine mentally, I think.lol. But I am starting to feel more physically unwell now. Like my body is in so much pain. Like tension pain in my muscles... Which I am assuming is from my GAD, which could be because obviously I stopped the citalopram that was helping w/ my GAD. Lol. Idk where I was going with all this info honestly. Its 1145pm & I guess I just feel like sharing my story. 😅

[@haileyc1698]

I also have PCOS, a history of kidney stones, and began taking citalopram hbr this morning. I relate a lot to your sensitivity to medications, as I had to stop using birth control and eventually metformin because of how it was making my body feel. I’m incredibly worried about the lasting side effects of citalopram but i guess it’s worth a shot :/

[@vincentvega3747]

@@haileyc1698 How are you doing on the medication?

[@DogMommy.]

Did it cause you to gain weight?

[@LilithNMorning]

@@DogMommy. citalopram made me gain so much weight. Like +50lbs. I stopped taking it in Dec or Jan and am down 45lbs. Yes my depression and anxiety kick my butt daily but I am so not wanting to go back on meds and gain all that weight again

[@DogMommy.]

@@LilithNMorning I see . This sucks because I was sertliane and gained so much weight so now my doctor give me this to try and I don't think I'll be taking it.for long honestly

[@vivianmoreland797]

I have not been on it long, but I am experiencing light headedness, dizzy and weak. Is this normal?

[@greg1483]

I have been on Escitalopram for the last 2 years for MDD and anxiety. I am weaning off it because It makes me too tired. I am down to 5 mg and am also taking Buspirone 7.5 mg 2x daily. Would Citalopram at.a low dose be worth including instead of Escitalopram? Curbing my.anger is.somehing I am needing. I also speak with a licensed psychologist. Thank you.

[@divreenable]

Wait that’s crazy, I’m taking exactly what your taking but the reason I weaned off of lexapro was because of the insomnia, I felt like my brain had too much energy, did you feel that way ???

[@-ZenBreeze-]

I was on 10 mg for 9 months and now i am doing 5mg from 2 months , when is better to cut off and how ? How long is too long to take citalopram please?

[@LylaUploads]

Do you feel better on the 5mg?

[@noonenoone1628]

Just wondering doc have you ever been on it

[@mtsg3761]

3 days in, the nausea from this is horrible at first 😖 and I've struggled to eat, feels like my anxiety is getting worse not better, wonder how long it will take to go away

[@mewtokindadragovic2483]

Hey update?

[@musahmusah2745]

I’m planing to start celexa for social anxiety 10 mg , but I have AV hearth block , should I be worried ?

[@deidretal2500]

I took one 20mg tablet yesterday and ended up in the ER due to horrendous whole body parasthesia. It felt like I was on fire. I do have an existing mild parasthesia before this drug that might have exacerbated this symptom. Please be careful.

[@jobeds2161]

I took my first one today and became hot and sick, then black out been told to lower my doce for a few days and go back up

[@jobeds2161]

How you feeling now ?

[@ericajimenez6759]

@@jobeds2161 blacke out what does that mean? You passed out? That's scary😞

[@ericajimenez6759]

What os parasthesia?

[@jobeds2161]

@@ericajimenez6759 passed out. Dose was to high for the first time had to ease into it

[@Michael-qq9kk]

I have been on citalopram for around 2 years and I am thinking of coming off it as I don't think its doing me any good I feel tired irritable blurred vison forgetful and brain fog doing my job or simple tasks just feel really down and lack of interest I am only taking 10mg and I half the the pill every day

[@vee9882]

I had anxiety just thinking about starting Celexa, but I finally decided to take half the dose of 10mg, so I started with 5mg. I am very sensitive to medications, even OTC, not allergic, I just seem to have a greater reaction to them. So I took my third dose last night, and I started to get very anxious after an hour. It was like all of the issues that cause my anxiety were happening at the same time. Fear of having a seizure, heart issues, breathing issues, kidney failure, etc etc, and an all-around feeling that something bad was going to happen. I had restless legs, some leg and arm weakness, nausea, insomnia, clammy and cold hands, and overthinking. So I didn't get much sleep. I've read over and over that symptoms may get worse at first, so I don't want to quit now. I take my pill at night because I'm too nervous that I will have a bad reaction during the day while im at work or out in public. Thinking of that alone makes me sweat. But I hope these initial side effects don't last longer than a few days, just horrible. I will update.

[@Jesus_Strong]

Did the symptoms go away after a week?

[@vee9882]

@@Jesus_Strong Hello! I can tell you that I havent experienced another episode like that one. Theres been a few times where I felt a bit anxious, but it was short lived. I took 5mg for 10 days and no side effects, no dry mouth, no feeling groggy ,or out of it. I decided to take the regular dose of 10mg, especially because im traveling abroad . Its already been 12 days and its had a better effect at controling my fears. I just feel chill, thats how I can describe my attitude. No intruding thoughts, no waking up with the fear of anticipating something bad. I think that any thoughts of anxiety are due to my own suggestive thinking. Like I knew what my triggers were so its hard to change my mindset, and in the end I dont have any episodes. I spoke to my doctor 2 days ago and he said it takes 6-8 weeks to see its full effect. Words cannot describe how relieved I am to have found something that has truly helped me! I think the best thing was for me to start off at such a low dose because it eased into my system. Im starting to enjoy being me again... Its a work in progress and Im loving it.

[@Jesus_Strong]

@@vee9882 wow! That’s very awesome, it gives me hope beyond measure , I just took my first dose last night from 10mg to 20mg after 7 days on 10mg and I do feel a bit odd but only time will tell as long as I stick with it. Thank you for your reply with your experience with it. Now I have even more hope moving forward.

[@vee9882]

@@Jesus_Strong That's fantastic! Please update.

[@michelleaikens6753]

@romans116 it’s been two weeks how are you feeling now? I haven’t started mine yet nervous about it.

[@PlantedBrands]

I think there’s some link with my nasal passage/frontal sinuses and my symptoms. I do smoke was drinking but stopped to get my health together. I need to quit smoking. I think maybe I’m having a reaction to the smoke or developed other allergies 🤔

[@chowdoryrintu1024]

I have taken citalopharm almost 2 years but now I’m facing a huge problem, I feel always unconscious to talk with people and I can’t do eye contact even with my family members. I need a better solution please...

[@bodbn]

Here is a crazy idea talk to your doctor that is prescribing the medication.

[@ShinyRko]

I take it for 2 days now I feel Dizzy mostly, with a little headache and a bit foggy. Hope it'll fade soon

[@Somanyissues93]

If I feel better on a low dose and don’t wnst to come off it doesn’t mean I have to keep increasing the longer I stay on it? Like will it lose its effectiveness?

[@jackal0012]

I became depressed (dysthymia) after contracting COVID, not because I almost died, I had moderate symptoms, somehow it went to my brain and my mood became very bad after 1 week, I tried all kinds of tricks but I didn't manage to get better, so I take Citagen because I'm tired of being sick... so lets see

[@cecibelmejia1688]

Doctor I have a question I have an anxiety and I also have irregular heartbeat my doctor prescribed me citalopram, but I still having those terrible heartbeats.

[@anatino]

It could be from perimenopause to menopause transition.

[@MsSpokenvoice]

How long does the dose last if i take in morning? 20mg

[@hassiri]

It’s running away from your concerns source for sometime until they get way bigger and get you 🙂 It caused insulin resistance in my case and I’m pretty sure that would cause chronic diseases heart diseases because IR that was caused by this medication makes u eat more and eating more will make u gain weight and that would lead to death eventually. I hated it I prefer facing my problems and the fights life pick with me

[@Jefferson.69]

It's strange that doctors prescribe an SSRI for *anxiety.* Most anxiety is GABA related, not serotonin related.

[@joshbanker8743]

No. Serotonin is an inhibitory neurotransmitter.

[@mrgallavich]

I’m five days on Celexa and it made me feel dissociation more than I usually do. Hopefully that goes away.

[@heterochromatickai1219]

i'm 15 and my doctor just upped me to 40mg of citalopram. i'm scared and i don't know if i should ask him to lower the dose. advice?

[@jobeds2161]

If the doctor has put you on 40, then listen to them. I went from 20 to 30 and was unsure, turns out to be the best choice for me. Good luck

[@vipwise1129]

Ask him to Lower the dosage. Especially if you feel like it’s too much for you to handle.

[@innovativeinnovation6629]

Never take advice from the internet, or any comments. Listen to the your Doctor!

[@bodbn]

Discuss the issue with your doctor and let them know your concerns.

[@aaronvillanueva8749]

Do you have to completely stop drinking? Or is occasionally ok?

[@battlesniper0]

I need an update on this

[@battlesniper0]

Let me know if you ever found out or how your feelings because I take 10mg

[@chaunicemcvea6621]

How long do the side effects last , I took it once and half of the pill and I felt horrible my stomach was running, I had the shakes, I felt so anxious all the time and then I felt lost and not control of my body I literally felt insane . 10 days late I still feel anxious and lost as well I never had any of this going on before I took the pill now I feel like I will never get back to normal and I’m scared.

[@chinatanlinda]

Are you better

[@bodbn]

Fist two weeks can be rough. Talk to your doctor and let them know about your side effects.

[@emilsseabrego2215]

How are you doing now did you only take it once?

[@cassiemullen]

This one can cause gi symptoms including nausea. Also causes constipation as well and headache. You can take Zofran for nausea and or a OCT medicine. Drinking water and walking is helpful. Go see a therapist if you have anxiety. If you get social anxiety like me just do what woks for you.

[@allentheskywalker]

I have been having palpitations recently Should I get it checked out

[@nt5162]

Yes, please do. Celexa can induce atrial Fibrillation.

[@emilsseabrego2215]

Are you good now?

[@hfren226]

Does citalipram cause loss of eyebrow hair?

[@russellconstant1202]

Can this be used for grief of a seperation? such as panic attacks and deep depression.

[@kaylawilliams1457]

The answer is yes friend

[@russellconstant1202]

@@kaylawilliams1457 have you used for grief before?

[@angelapietras1235]

@@russellconstant1202 I have been on these for 20 years they changed my life.

[@stevepackard8542]

Taking 40mg daily with .05 klonopin for anxiety- Mostly driving anxiety. Fear of being far away from home.

[@VincentRE79]

Did it work for you?

[@mattharris2398]

I take the same and for the same reason

[@VincentRE79]

@@mattharris2398 This is a very powerful drug that does not work for everyone.

[@wulfsorenson8859]

I never learned to drive because of my anxiety

[@Aquariuswonder86]

Do you take the klonopin everyday with celexa?

[@cherylboyd1811]

Is it ok to take if you are on methadone ?

[@oldgit4260]

Yes

[@nazragonborneldras9090]

I've been on citalopram for over a year, and stopped due to side effects... I've been getting these random thumping sounds in my left ear, can citalopram cause that? It's been a month since I stopped and still get the occasional thumping sounds, sometimes it lasts for up to 2 days.... insomnia, etc.. I hate these pills.

[@emezulukester9880]

👆👆👆 deliver all kinds of 💊💉 to any destination

[@anatino]

Low ferritin or hormones

[@divreenable]

Has anyone taken Zoloft and felt like it was more difficult to breath ?

[@psychologie1054]

After just 3 days of taking it I wasn't able to drive my car because of the brain fog and not being able to concentrate. Stopped taking them.

[@georgegovas8040]

First time ever taking anti Dep. 10mg took it for 3 nights. 4th morning dizzy right out of bed. Major spins. Stopped it. Am of it 4 days and I'm still not normal. Can't get thru to pcp or nurse. Pharmacist said skip one day. Aunt doing that

[@psychologie1054]

@@georgegovas8040 Are you doing any better?

[@georgegovas8040]

@@psychologie1054 don't think it was the needs. M.d. touch of vertigo

[@yassifiedcleorrr]

I'm 16 years old and bearly going to start taking this sort of medication for my severe anxiety,ptsd, and clinical depression...any tips or advice? EDIT: so I ended up having a really bad reaction to Celexa( in terms of nausea, headaches,etc) so I switched to zoloft. I take 1 zoloft in the morning with 2 buspirone pills and then one buspirone at night....I usually start my day at 7 so I wake up at 5 to quickly take my medication and go back to sleep then wake up and go about my day and take my 3rd pill at night, right before bed. This method has made taking medication way more easier for me as I'm not drugged out at school and unable to focus. As I sleep, I don't notice the side effects which take roughly 30 min to kick in so it's a method that works for me and can also work with celexa.

[@lajericah2838]

I start november 4 but I’m scared to start

[@strawberrypanic7609]

@@lajericah2838 did you take it?

[@strawberrypanic7609]

my advice is to keep in mind that everyone experiences different side effects when it comes to meds, which means that just because someone tells you about their experience, that doesn't mean you'll go through the same thing. im 17 years old and i’m also talking citalopram very soon

[@yassifiedcleorrr]

@@strawberrypanic7609 yes, I took it twice but never tried it again since I had a bad reaction to it and my body couldn't handle it so I switched to zoloft.

[@avayamm]

Just took it the first time last night before bed and now (the next morning) I literally feel high without being high and really freaking gassy. Hopefully this eventually goes away because Holy crap. This is not fun

[@michelleaikens6753]

How long did you feel this way?

[@donnavickers6058]

Boy, do SSRIs meds mess me up. I tried several of them while hospitalized for depression and no go. The first time I tried a Zoloft I fell into a 24 hr sleep. Fortunately Wellbutrin works great for me.

[@LilithNMorning]

I so wish welbutrin worked for me. It made my heart race, made me sweaty and panicky. But I heard its actually help many on it lose weight.

[@wulfsorenson8859]

I heard Wellbutrin can increase anxiety because it’s a stimulant.

[@DogMommy.]

@@LilithNMorning I heard this also and I want to try it because I was on sertliane and made me gain a lot of weight so fast 🥺

[@karenmontague1490]

I took one 25 mg. Citalopram. 45 minutes later, I hyperventilate until I passed out.

[@tanthaman]

Wtf

[@michelleaikens6753]

Did you continue the medication

[@rosemead4310]

Oh my gosh my doctor didn’t give me an ECG or do any checks he just told me on the phone he would prescribe me it and that was it 😲😲😲

[@scottinthehood759]

My doctor did exactly the same she put me on 20mg

[@peachmelba9333]

Used to be on Celexa and I felt good - life was moving along smoothly; then my Ding-dong doctor took it away! Really felt it worked better than the Wellbutrin I'm on now for depression, will he listen to ME? Seldom or not at all, states he has a medical license and I don't- March 18th will be our sparring match once again- wonder who will win This Time 😉?

[@OnTheFritz602]

Fire him and find a new Dr!

[@peachmelba9333]

@@OnTheFritz602 think you might be right- also tried to give me Paxil, yep, the brain zap stuff!

[@04ingoditrust04]

You definitely need to find a doctor that listens. 🤗 Paxil is HARSH and Welbutrin us 👎.

[@marylara5182]

Find a new doctor I’m fixing too. There are very few GOOD doctors anymore. I have just about quit going and I have a lot of health problems. But why go they don’t listen and the government has them in a lease. I hope you get it all worked out.

[@-Hooman-]

I don't know where are you base but here in the UK if one Dr don't give it to you go to next one will get it

[@OwOUwUOnO]

My doctor has me taking Celexa, he never has me in his office for more than 2 minutes & writes that I need to take four or five 30mg Celexas at a time. I told him that it causes a high pitched long screeching sound or a slow pulsing screech (gradually increasing to high pitch tones & repeats) that goes from 8 to 37+ hours, I rarely get any sleep in general (maybe at least 12 to 19 hours sleep through in a week's time) & mentioned various amounts of other side effects I get. I'm constantly drinking so much water that I'm bloated, I can't seem to make myself to eat anything no matter how hungry I actually am, only managing to consume one small meal through the entire day. Occasionally my hands get heavy trembling that makes my effected muscles ache for up to 5 days, mostly causing strain on the middle of my spine. My Doctor just mocked me saying that I should take seven or ten Celexa pills at once like some of his other patients do to sleep through the entire day to get past it. Which sounds far too dangerous, I don't even want to take anything he recommends to me any further seeing how careless my doctor is.

[@teamplayer2889]

The maximum dose is 40mgs how long have you been on these? And how much?

[@teamplayer2889]

You can sue your doctor for false information!!

[@Chekedaki]

Oh my God! I hope you went to another doctor!!! 40mg is the MAXIMUM dose!!! Go to another doctor please!

[@innovativeinnovation6629]

I think your Doctor is trying to kill you.

[@oldgit4260]

That Dr should be struck off

[@kirstyk5907]

I feel lightheaded on citalopram now and again. Is this normal?

[@EppingForest304]

Me too, I also oversleep in the mornings. Pharmacist told me to take my medication in the morning rather than evenings.

[@dariokovacic3208]

Mee too,i take 5 miligrams.

[@04ingoditrust04]

I take 10mg at bedtime every night. Didn't feel well when I took it in the morning.

[@innovativeinnovation6629]

It is very important to make sure you take all medications you are on, in the morning.

[@thecheekyscot]

Hi, did anyone develop Tinnitus whilst using Celexa? If so, did it eventually subside?

[@djkenny1202]

Can it be just a fluttering sound in an ear?

[@kattvargyas3253]

It finally went away after 6 weeks. Good Luck!

[@seedat2006]

I already had in I'm my left ear before I started taking the medication a week ago.hoping it will go away as I was told depression can cause tinnitus

[@skinncosmetics1979]

@@seedat2006 hey did your tinnitus subsided after taking this medication

[@seedat2006]

@@skinncosmetics1979 I had tinnitus before I started taking the medication and when I came off it.im desperate to find a cure , haven't been to hospital as other people said their methods don't work.had a constant ringing for about 4 years in my left ear, does my head in.

[@RaveRaven666]

why is my dr puting me on 60 mg.. and i been having sezuries and did a 72 hour ekg at home and he said lets go to 60 mg maaby move it up to 80 mg cuz that the best resolt... what do i do with a dr that doe this.. i cant even funkshen in my eveyday live.. and my dr said call in a cupple weeks.. am i wrong to be up set or do i hav the right to be up set

[@briannasparrow2053]

You have to speak up. Although it’s hard you’re really the only one who has to deal with side effects n things of that nature

[@kattinboots]

No one should take more than 40mg. That's not made up, that's fact.

[@RaveRaven666]

Yeah i looked up all my meds he has me on and i woukd ask questions and he would say like idk never read that or hurd about that or tell me it’s different cuz hes a neurologist. But then got mad at me and said “your asking alot raven im just a neurologist “ i was asking about the meds he put me on. Then sends me to a psychiatrist that doesnt work with TBI people. Then took 3 weeks to get a note for my work for what i can and cant do but he was going off what his assistant told him from what i sent as a email but it was not told to my dr in the way i was explaining new problems so i got fired rehired cuz i sent my work screenshots of all me and my dr message so she could see how he was treatibg me and not careibg. I littlery wrote my own drs note and rule of what i can and cant do at work for him and he said all drs do this we just put it in drs wording.. like umm do u have ur degree in neurology.

[@Alisonwonderland0420]

I'm going through withdrawal right now and I'm absolutely miserable. I have no way to get my medicine due to lack of friends,me lashing out at my family so I don't ask for help and my vehicle is in the shop. I'm having bad thoughts. My moods are horrible and I want to scream. I've been crying non stop. This shit is horrible. STAY AWAY FROM THIS MEDICINE! Especially if your bipolar or your a manic depressent

[@ericajimenez6759]

Are you bipolar or manic😞

[@Chavez58677]

Get some THC bro

[@kattvargyas3253]

Find a pharmacy that delivers?

[@Aquariuswonder86]

Go to a psych/regular ER if you can.

[@amarige25]

These symptoms are no better than dealing with depression so how would it help. Also, what about a weird rash that can develop?

[@jobeds2161]

It doesn't last for ever the side effects. If they do then the doctor will put you on a different type. I had practically no side effects. Apart from forgetting things more haha

[@StockHonda]

I’ve been taking Citaprolam for 2.5 weeks and i felt a change from the first week but all the sudden i became depressed again. Is this a normal thing?

[@thealmightyking3686]

Give it time

[@vincentvega3747]

How are you doing now?

[@pebble3741]

Yes! I also want to know how it's been now that it's a month

[@jamiegreyy]

I think feeling positive effects that soon after taking an antidepressant is usually a placebo effect. Since it takes like 4-6 weeks to reach maximum effectiveness in your system. You probably felt those placebo effects, then they wore off. Hopefully you should be starting to feel genuine benefits around now.

[@jamt1971]

I’ve been on citalopram for 17 years now 40 mgs … I’d love to come off them

[@nili3529]

I feel extremely tired on this. I don’t know why and I have been using it for 2 years

[@cardonadarlene4650]

I been 14 days on a 5mg but its given me bad headaches 😩 am not gonna take it today goin to er

[@ayblgr3202]

Facts: Doctors don’t take patients who don’t exercise very seriously, it’s even worse if you admit to using cannabis and drink more than once a week.

[@soulstrong14]

No freaking way I am taking this. I have a prescription from my doctor. Naah man, I believe I shall gradually expose myself to all the things that I usually fear and prove me that I am not as I think I am. I don't think I want to badly alter my perception with these...

[@teamplayer2889]

Good on you but if you change your mind they really do work from having 6-9 panic attacks a day to anxiety half a day to none is amazing!!

[@Skinnyinu]

I hope all have worked out for you. I got my first bottle sitting right here, I'm not going take it right away. I'm going to try more exercise, enjoying myself more often and avoiding others negativity.

[@soulstrong14]

@@Skinnyinu I never tooked them. I did therapy though but on the phone which I always think it's not the same as in person. Probably I am not the best I can be but certainly I am good, I am ok. Few things that helped: signing up for fitness class, cycling in nature, nature walks, good food, and obviously some of the things that I did in the past months are thing that I would have never done before so yeah exposure. Hope you wil be ok !

[@jobeds2161]

Try quit social media aswell, quit porn and focus on your breathing ( research this to understand what I mean ) I also wasn't sure if I should take celexa. Glad I did put it that way! My life is a lot different now and I even got a new job and I believe it happened with the help of the drug! Good luck

[@user-jh7iu2nn3q]

@@Skinnyinu How did this go for you? Fix it, or taking it?

[@annahLadams]

So i haven't even gotten a minute in the video but I just wanted to say; when I went on Celexa, within 15 minutes of a dose it felt like someone covered me in acid. After a few doses... my skin was flaking off!!!! So... this drug terrifies me.