2009 Contributor
princessnickyo
New Kensington, PA

I used to have issues but I take a pill for that now - Celexa.

5 star rating

Mother of 1, Safety conscious, A Concerned Parent, a first-time parent
Pros

    ok for expecting/new moms, compatible with other drugs

Cons
    on-going (daily) treatment, "woozy

SEP
15
2009

Celexa (Citalopram) — 

I have been taking Celexa at 20 milligrams for about 4 or 5 years now.  I had tried other anti-depressants like Lithium, Paxil, and Zoloft and none of them did for me what Celexa has done.  I began to notice a difference after taking it a month or two.  I began to feel better about myself and the world around me.  I interacted better with my peers at home and at work and especially with my family.  I started out at 20 milligrams, went up to 40 after about 2 years, but then lowered it back down to 20 about a year and a half ago, which was great because I got pregnant soon afterwards.  It is considered safe enough to take while pregnant and while breastfeeding.  I feel more calm and can better handle situations where I might normally feel anxious or overwhelmed by new people or places.  On occasion, I would also take a Zanax on the spot, but after getting pregnant I couldn't, but the Celexa has still helped me pull through.  The only downside I can say is that I have noticed if I miss a day, I feel a little "woozy" the next day.  It is tolerable, though, and I make sure I take it the next day.  I would definitely recommend it to others!

Last edited on Sep 18, 2009



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