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Reviewer: dritz, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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After suffering for 6 years with depression and anxiety issues this has been a god send. Within the first 2 weeks I began to feel like myself again. I take it before bed every night and I sleep 100x better (I have been on and off prescription sleep meds for my insomnia for 2 years) the only side effect that really bugs me is increased sweating. It seems when I am dealing with a situation that used
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Reviewer: Lance, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Excellent results, cost-effective.I feel like me again!
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The only side effect I get from taking this medication is I find myself yawning quite a bit. It isn't that I am tired, but it is a common side effect that can be a little annoying at times. Otherwise the small amount I take (10mg) daily in the morning helps keep my mind balanced without feeling as though I don't have control of my own thoughts and feelings.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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This is the first anti-depressant that had no side effects for me and it changed my life. For years I didn't laugh much and I was unhappy. About 2 weeks after starting this medicine, I realized that I felt like "myself" again. I recommend Celexa to everyone who can take it! ( I take it at night because it DOES make me sleepy.)
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