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Reviewer: Erica, 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I've been taking Celexa 10 mg. for depression for 2 weeks. I've experienced Terrible headaches, Nausea...(Bad stomach aches
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Reviewer: Emroever, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I felt like the depression was at bay, but it made my anxiety skyrocket. The side effects were extreme—either not enough sleep or I’d sleep the entire day, always felt unwell and nauseous, horrible headaches. I’m currently on week three of coming off of 20mg, and I keep forgetting simple words or use the wrong ones (completely out of my character)..!
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Reviewer: Sam, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Was switched to Celexa after Cipralex started not working for me. Celexa makes me sweat and cannot get a full nights sleep.
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Reviewer: MGA, 65-74 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I have been taking Celexa since it was first available. Previously, I had taken Zoloft for many years. The Zoloft began giving me severe heartburn, so I had to stop taking it. Celexa controls my clinical depression. Without the medication, I am angry and unable to interact with others without being abrupt and hurtful. I really like that it doesnâ??t take a great length of time to get bac
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Reviewer: 35-44 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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Worked great for the depression, but left me not caring about anything. No sexual desire.
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