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Reviewer: Ohiogal , 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Was prescribed this after my insurance would not cover Lexapro, which I preferred. Was given this for minor depression, irritability, tendency to cry and inability to sleep well. I've been on it a month. Pros: Much less irritable, no crying and fall asleep within a short amount of time at night. Cons: No appetite (however no weight loss either darn!), night sweats and increased sleepiness.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Caregiver)
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My husband had esophagal and tongue cancer. Lots of awful treatment & lots of pain. After my husband died, I couldn't stop crying at very inappropriate times, making work and social life very difficult. It didn't help that I was going thru menopause at the same time. This has been a Godsend. I had very few side effects and they were gone in a short time.
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i've been taking Citalopram for almost a year and i think it's great,it don't make me sleepy like most medication do,i don't cry as much and i have more patiences but i have gained some weight and thats the only downfall i have.
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Anti depressants work for some not others. It seems I react to anti depressants no matter which ones. Suicidal, aggressive behaviour etc, check out this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akathisia .
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