Why do patients use Celexa? iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 11,060 patients that use Celexa (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
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I have citalopram, but I'm afraid to take it. I don't want to lose my hair, and I hate taking these kinds of meds. I'm not depressed, I just have anxiety attacks. Isn't there something more safe to take for anxiety? I don't like side effects, if there's a side effect, I usually have it!
57 year old female
57 year old female
Posted: 2008-11-20 17:30:58
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do you gain weight from celexa
32 year old female
Posted: 2008-11-19 13:39:24
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Our sweet 9 year old son has anxiety and the doctor has recommended this medication. This is his 3 rd day on the medication and he seems to be tolerating it other than having difficulty falling asleep. It is taking him a ong time to fall asleep. Is insommnia a common side effect and did it go away? If so, how soon after starting the medicine? Thank you.
49 year old female
Posted: 2008-11-17 21:50:55
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My pharmacist told me to take it in the morning "So I'm not out mowing the yard in the middle of the night" It doesn't seem to give enough energy to want to mow at anytime of the day but I have noticed I have a harder time going to bed. I am a longtime sufferer of insomnia, but I take other meds that are suppose to make me sleepy and they don't. I am now wondering if it is the celexa and not just me.
30 year old female
Posted: 2008-11-18 11:26:26
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I've been taking celexa/citalopram for a few years--I too am a chronic insomniac but this was ongoing long before I started the meds. anyway I switched to the am as well. It did help. I have had a couple of doctors tell me they recommend taking it in the morning. It could be the anxiety keeping him awake not the celexa. the celexa takes some time to build up in the system enough to be counteracting the anxiety. It's disconcerting in a kid so young--but see if you can find ways to help him relax to fall asleep. Like calf massage or listening to a relaxation CD. I recommend Bellaruth Naperstack. She has a very soothing voice. If he can learn at this young age to counter act the anxiety and get to sleep he will be so far ahead!! Good luck.
32 year old female
Posted: 2008-11-19 00:10:39
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I aqm on Celexa and Wellbutrin. Has anyone had trouble with hair loss? I had a similar reaction to Lexapro the sister drug to Celexa.
36 year old male
Posted: 2008-11-16 07:36:37
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I too am on Celexa 20 mgs which I take in the am to avoid insomnia at night. I too am noticing water retetention. But there is another side-effect in which I am noticing, which is hair thinning and loss. I also take Depaokte to help control my Bi-Polar Disease, I think in combonation with the 2 drugs it is happening at a greatier rate, is anybody on these 2 drugs noticing the same condition?
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Curious in Idaho
38 year old male
Posted: 2008-11-19 06:29:00
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I also take both meds as you and have noticed a loss of hair.thank god I have alot or I'd be very,very upset now that I have come here and begun to learn so much.I think me and my doctor need a long talk about meds!!!!
44 year old female
Posted: 2008-11-19 14:45:45
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I have only been taking it for two days. And i'm having swelling of my eyes and mild chest pains and a feeling of having a cold my daughter also started the same time and her symptons are the same..The dr said stop taking and call tomorrow.Has anyone else had these side affects?
46 year old female
Posted: 2008-11-13 05:27:57
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