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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I changed from Lexapro to Citalopram (chemically much the same) due to the lesser expense of the generic. I have also taken Paxil and Prozac, and on this drug, I have the least amount of sexual side effects (no reduced libido). I have side effects of some sleepiness and yawning, but not much else. I have not gained any weight while on this drug. I sleep well. Overall, I am less edgy and not as eas
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have been on this drug for 3 months.It has helped elevate my mood and I find myself laughing more.The side effects seem to be yawning,slight weight gain due to the desire to snack and excesive sweating while sleeping
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Reviewer: 35-44 (Patient)
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I was switched to this med, because my weight gain was out of control on Flouoxitine, this is a much better alternative. My overall happiness has greatly improved. I have decided that the yawning, and sometimes tiredness is just part of the depression package, sure beats sadness!!!!
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Reviewer: 19-24
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I have been on this for 5 years, I yawn a lot, I sleep great(i always did before), my appetite is the same as it has always been, the best thing in did for me was that I am not so irritable and easily annoyed as I was before. Everyone responds differently to it.
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